Beach near Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam

Dien Bien Phu Travel Guide

Vietnam

Dien Bien Phu is a small city in north-western Vietnam, with a population of 40,282. It is an inland destination rather than a coastal resort, and uses Vietnam time.

Travellers arriving by air use Dien Bien Airport, the only airport serving the city. There are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres, so the area is better suited to inland travel than a beach break.

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Local time

40,282

Population

5,607 miles away

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Weather in Dien Bien Phu

Sun

31°

Mon

31°

Tue

30°

Know before you go

Pays in VND

Plug type Type A & Type C & Type D (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +84

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory but is becoming more expected, especially in tourist areas. Small tips are appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Dien Bien Phu

Jan

24°3

Feb

28°5

Mar

31°5

Apr

34°10

May

32°21

Jun

30°27

Jul

30°26

Aug

29°27

Sep

30°17

Oct

30°9

Nov

27°4

Dec

25°4

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Dien Bien Phu

  1. Tân Thanh, Điện Biên Phủ

    historic site

    2.5 km

  2. Phường Mường Thanh

    dance club

    1.8 km

  3. Nam Thanh, Điện Biên Phủ

    historic site

    3.9 km

  4. Thanh Hưng, Điện Biên

    historic site

    4.7 km

  5. Karaoke Q5

    karaoke venue

    2.4 km

  6. Karaoke Hoàng Gia

    karaoke venue

    2.1 km

  7. Máy tính - Camera Điện Biên

    stadium arena

    2.1 km

  8. Him Lam Grand Center

    music venue

    1.9 km

Getting there

Dien Bien Airport · 0 km

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