Dien Bien is located 450km from the capital Hanoi, rich in tourism potential, especially in the field of nature - history. The most famous are the historical Dien Bien Phu victory relic cluster, Muong Nhe primeval forest and countless mineral springs - natural caves suitable for adventurous tourists.
To travel to Dien Bien province, you can choose two routes: by road or by air. The most beautiful tourist season in Dien Bien province is the dry season from October to April. On the contrary, the rainy season will be dangerous due to landslides in the mountainous area here. The short flight route helps tourists save time while the road route from Hanoi to Dien Bien province, although longer, will be a great experience for any tourist who enjoys traveling. You will experience beautiful mountain passes and fresh air along the entire route before reaching the capital of Dien Bien province.
The capital of Dien Bien province is the Dien Bien basin, surrounded by high hills. From the airport, it only takes 5 minutes to reach the famous Dien Bien Phu relic complex. While wanting to explore the natural beauty of Dien Bien, the time will be longer and it is especially necessary to prepare carefully for the journey.
A suggestion for adventurous tourists is the Muong Nhe nature reserve, 250km northwest of Dien Bien Phu center. This place has natural scenery and countless wild animals and plants. Dien Bien Dong is also a suggestion for tourists who want to conquer high mountain peaks and learn about the lives of indigenous people.

Speaking of Dien Bien cuisine, visitors should try any grilled dish served with mac khen and cham cheo. If you have more time, be patient to enjoy the duck braised with wild banana flowers. After cleaning, the wild duck meat will be marinated with spices such as chili, ginger, lemongrass, and mac khen, then wrapped in wild banana leaves and simmered with wild banana flowers for about 3 hours over low heat until the meat is cooked. A rustic specialty in Dien Bien that you should also try is rock moss. Naturally grown moss will be processed into a variety of dishes with unique and clean flavors.