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Travel Guide of Điện Biên Phủ in Vietnam by Influencers and Travelers


Điện Biên Phủ, sometimes called Dienbien Phu, is a city in the northwestern region of Vietnam. It is the capital of Điện Biên Province.


The Best Things to Do and Visit in Điện Biên Phủ


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1 - Ho Chi Minh City

   8 km away

Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known by its previous name, Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam with a population of 9 million as of 2019. Located in southeastern Vietnam, the city surrounds the Saigon River and covers about 2,061 square kilometres. From 1955-1975, Saigon was briefly the capital of South Vietnam.

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2 - Bitexco Financial Tower

Bitexco Financial Tower is a skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. At its completion in 2010, it became the tallest building in Vietnam and kept this status until January 2011, when it was surpassed by Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Ho Chi Minh City

This tour is very suitable for all people who loves to visit the rural area of the Mekong Delta in Southern Vietnam. You will be visiting some attractions like: Vinh Trang temple, Visit My Tho and Ben Tre where are the heart of the Mekong Delta region. Cruising on the motor boat along Tien River, paddle along the small canals on a rowing boat.

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Shore Excursions in Ho Chi Minh City things to do in Điện Biên Phủ



4 - Nhà thờ Đức Bà Sài Gòn

The Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City is a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical territory in the South of Vietnam. It is the biggest by population in the country.

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5 - Saigon Central Post Office

The Ho Chi Minh City Post Office, or the Saigon Central Post Office is a post office in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city's cathedral.

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Saigon Central Post Office things to do in Điện Biên Phủ



6 - Motorcycle Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

This tour is run by SAIGON ADVENTURE - TOP #2 on TripAdvisor with over 4.400 reviews. Please whatsapp us if you don't see availability. Throughout the tour, you will try 10 really tasty Vietnamese food & drinks. This tour promises only authentic food. After a fun ride on the back of the scooter, your first stop is Beef Noodle Soup. Then, your driver will take you to Nguyen Thien Thuat - a food heaven. We also stop to visit Thich Quang Duc Monument and learn a touching story about the monk who set himself on fire during VN war The next stop is the flower market and have the best Saigon Pizza, Banana snack & best culinary hidden gem: Chuoi Nuong- Grilled Banana with coconut milk Get to DISTRICT 10 to enjoy the most popular street food in Vietnam – Banh My Next destination, we will have Banh Xeo - Vietnamese Savory Crispy Pancake & Bo La Lot : Vietnamese grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves at a local eatery at DISTRICT 5 The last stop is for dessert in DISTRICT 4

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7 - Tao Đàn Park

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8 - Ba Thien Hau Temple

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9 - Multi-day Cruises in Ho Chi Minh City

When coming Mekong Delta, you will have chance to enjoy the peacefulness of real countryside life, see the beauty of green rice fields and explore the system of crisscrossed, brown canals, by boat and see local trading on a famous floating market.

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10 - Saigon Skydeck

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11 - Buu Long Pagoda

   20 km away
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12 - Culinary Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

⭐Warning: We will not take you to tourist places. ⭐NOTHING'S FANCY. EVERYTHING'S REAL ⭐Your safety is our first priority! Good and safe drivers ⭐Everything is included in the price, both the tour and the tastings We will pick you up by motorbike at your place then walk, eat and explore deeply to local life: Let's do the 8 must-do to immerse yourself to local culture: 1.Driving through the maze system of Saigon Back alleys 2.Banh Xeo: Vietnamese Savory Crispy Pancake: special by a lot of flavors from herbs and unique sauce 3.Bun Thit Nuong:Grilled Pork With Rice Noodle: most famous southern dish 4.Banh Cuon-Steamed rice roll:Time to make some steamed roll with minced pork and mushroom 5.Chuoi Nuong: Grilled Banana & coconut milk: a bit sweet and salty of tropical fruits and coconut milk sauce 6.Bun Bo Hue: Vietnamese beef noodle soup. Time to try the famous broth that they have spent decades with 7.Call for Dessert: coconut ice cream or flan with caramel? 8.Surprise!

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13 - Stand Up Paddleboarding in Ho Chi Minh City

The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam. It is often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam as it produces three harvests per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers. The delta area marks the end of a 4,500km journey made by the Mekong River after having traveled through six countries. Mỹ Tho is one of the biggest cities in the Mekong Delta, dotted with serene Buddhist pagodas and surrounded by dense rivers. Many great destinations for visitors have been established by the local government and private companies, serving thousands of tourists every day. We recommend this tour for those who want to get an overview of the Mekong Delta for a few delightful hours.

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