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Dien Bien
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| QUICK GUIDANCE |
| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Vietnam an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Dien Bien - Vietnam, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for
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DIEN BIEN PROVINCE OVERVIEW |
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Capital: Dien Bien Phu
Region Northwest Area 9,560 km2
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Population: 440,800
Density: 46.1/km2 |
Calling code: 23 |
| Town and Districts |
| Tua Chua, Tuan Giao, Dien Bien Dong, Muong Tra, Muong Nhe, Dien Bien, Muong Ang. |
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| General Information
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Dien Bien is a new province which was created by a split of the former Lai Chau Province in the early 2004 according to Resolution No.22 of the fourth meeting session of eleventh term National Congress. This mountainous province is located in the North-west of Vietnam, and has total area of 9,554.107 km2 at the latitude of
20o54' - 22o33' North, longtitude of 102o10' - 103o36' East.
Dien Bien province includes all the land in the south of Ða River (Black River), and new Lai Chau Province covers all the land in the north of
Da River. Located in northwest Vietnam , Dien Bien is shares borders with China, Laos, and Lai Chau and Son La provinces. The centre of this province is now Dien Bien Phu , which is surrounded by mountains and lies in the Muong Thanh valley, a 20-km long and 6-km wide heart-shaped basin. The Nam Rom River runs across the valley, which is why the Dien Bien Phu valley is so
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DIEN BIEN PROVINCE PEOPLE |
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GETTING IN - OUT
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The network of road is renovated but getting to Dien Bien Phu can be a lengthy journey. Buses from Hanoi take around 16 hours to make the 470km journey following National Highway No. 6 to Tuan Giao and then the 279 to Dien Bien Phu however an overnight stop in Son La is suggested. The best way to get into Dien Bien from Hanoi is by regular flight operated by Vietnam Airlines. The flight time is one hour only. |
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GETTING AROUND
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DIEN BIEN PROVINCE RESOURCES |
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Climate
Dien Bien is mountainous tropical area. There are the dry and the rainy seasons. The average temperature is about 21oC - 23oC |
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DIEN BIEN PROVINCE ECONOMY |
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| Northern Vietnam |
| Hanoi, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Dien Bien, Ha Giang, Hai Phong -Cat Ba Island, Ha Tay, Hoa Binh, Lai Chau, Lang Son,
Ninh Binh, Lao Cai - Sapa, Quang Ninh - Ha Long, Son La, Thai Binh |
| Central Vietnam and Highland Region |
| Binh Dinh, Binh Thuan - Mui Ne, Da Nang, Hue, Khanh Hoa - Nha Trang, Ninh Thuan, Quang Binh, Quang Nam - Hoi An, Quang Ngai ,Quang Tri, Daklak, Gia Lai, Daknong, Kontum, Lam Dong - Da Lat |
| Southern Vietnam |
| Ho Chi Minh, Ba Ria -Vung Tau -Con Dao Island, Can Tho, Dong Nai, Dong Thap, Kien Giang -Ha Tien -Phu Quoc Island,
Soc Trang, Tay Ninh, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, An Giang |
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