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Bunker of Colonel De Castries Be Van Da n, Thanh Truong, Tha nh pho Dien Bien Phu, Dien Bien Last Updated: 05/14/2023 |
| The Bunker of Colonel De Castries is a historic site located in Thanh Truong Ward, Dien Bien Phu City, Dien Bien Province, Vietnam. The bunker was astrategic location during the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, which was fought between French forces and the Viet Minh in 1954. | |
| The bunker was used as the headquarters for the French army during the battle and was where Colonel De Castries, the commanding officer, made his final stand. Despite being heavily fortified, the bunker was eventually overrun by the Viet Minh, leading to the French defeat and the end of the First IndochinaWar. Today, the bunker has been preserved as amuseum and memorial to the battle. Visitors can explore the underground chambers and tunnels, which have been restored to their original condition. The museum also features acollection of artifacts and exhibits related to the battle, including weapons, uniforms, and photographs. The Bunker of Colonel De Castries is a significant historical site that offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the events that took place during the Battle of Dien Bien Phu. It is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the history of Vietnam and the struggles for independence that took place in the 20th century. | |
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Dien Bien Place » City Dien Bien is a province located in the far northwest of Vietnam, sharing borders with Laos and China. It is about 490 kilometers (305 miles) west of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. The province covers an area of 9,541 square kilometres and as of 2019 it had a population of 598,856 people. 17 views 💖 1Vietnam |
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A Pa Chai Place » Tourism A Pa Chai is a mountainous commune located in San Thau valley, Muong Nha District, Dien Bien province, Vietnam. The village is situated at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level and is considered the highest peak in Indochina's northwest region. 266 views 💖 1Cot moc A Pa Chai, Xan Thau, Muong Nha, Dien Bien, Vietnam |
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Deo Pha Din Place » Tourism Dao Pha Din is a mountain pass located in Dien Bien province, Vietnam. It is situated on National Route 12, which connects the city of Dien Bien Phu with Tuan Giao, Son La province. Pha Din pass is 32km long, at an elevation of 1,648m above the sea level. 277 views 💖 1Dien Bien, Vietnam |
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Hang Dong Pa Thom Place » Tourism As parts of Pa Thom commune, the spectacular Pa Thom Cave (Hang Dong Pa Thom) is situated in the West of Dien Bien District, adjoining the border between Vietnam and Laos. Interestingly, the local people usually call the cave as “Tham Nang Lai†which means the Full-of-Fairies Cave in Vietnamese language. 270 views 💖 1Ban Pung Bon, h. Dien Bien, Dien Bien, Vietnam |
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Hang Tham Bang Place » Tourism Tham Bang Cave is extremely large as well as deep, with aheight of 100 meters ad with many small crevices and tunnels. In the middle of the cave, stands abig stone as even and flat as a large table. Hanging down from the cave wall are stalactites in various figures of dragons, lions, phoenixes, elephants. 242 views 💖 2Muong Ang, Dien Bien, Vietnam |