With the theme 'The Glory of Dien Bien - Endless Experiences,' the National Tourism Year Dien Bien offers tour...
With the theme 'The Glory of Dien Bien - Endless Experiences,' the National Tourism Year Dien Bien offers tourists over 165 fascinating experiences throughout 2024.
Mr. Vu A Bang, Vice Chairman of the Dien Bien Provincial People's Committee, stated at a press conference on the information of the National Tourism Year Dien Bien 2024.
Famous worldwide for the glorious victory of Dien Bien Phu, Dien Bien today presents a peaceful beauty amidst the mountains and forests of the Northwest. It is also the home to 19 brotherly ethnic groups: Hmong, Thai, Dao, Hà Nhi, Lao, etc. Thanks to this, Dien Bien is a rich land of experiences for travelers to explore.
Speaking at the press conference on February 21st, Mr. Vu A Bang mentioned that the province is the only one in the Northwest region with air routes connecting to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which is an advantage for Dien Bien to develop tourism.
"During the Cultural and Tourism Week of Dien Bien at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, Ho Chi Minh City, we observed the strong interest of people from the Southeast and Ho Chi Minh City in exploring the culture and tourism of Dien Bien. This is an opportunity for Dien Bien to develop better policies to stimulate demand and attract more tourists," shared Mr. Bang.
The highlight of the National Tourism Year Dien Bien 2024 is the opening ceremony, associated with the 2024 Ban Flower Festival, with the theme "Returning to the Land of Ban Flowers" to be held on March 16th at the 7-5 Square, Dien Bien Phu City.
During this time, tourists will have the opportunity to admire the blooming ban flowers amidst the mountains, explore the distinctive cultures of the ethnic groups in Dien Bien, and participate in Thai dance performances and Hmong flute art festivals.
Explore Dien Bien during the National Tourism Year - Photo: NGUYEN HIEN
In 2023, Dien Bien set a target of welcoming 900,000 visitors, but the province received nearly 1.1 million visitors. In 2024, the province aims to welcome 1.3 million visitors, raising the total tourism revenue to 2,200 billion VND.
In addition, in May, various activities commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory will be organized such as special art exchange programs and high-altitude fireworks displays, and the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
In August, tourists and travel businesses will be connected at the Northwest - Dien Bien Tourism Fair, the National Cuisine Festival, and various festival activities.
Moreover, visiting Dien Bien during the National Tourism Year, tourists will immerse themselves in the lives of local people, visit the Muong Thanh fields, the Tua Chua stone plateau, conquer the Pha Din Pass, and visit the border milestone at A Pa Chai.
Currently, there are three flights to Dien Bien every day, including two from Hanoi to Dien Bien and one from Ho Chi Minh City to Dien Bien. From Hanoi, tourists can also choose to travel to Dien Bien by coach or private car.
Dien Bien Province is a borderland in the Northwest of Vietnam, with a natural area of 9,562.9km², bordering China and Laos.
Dien Bien Province currently has 33 historical relics classified, including 1 particularly national historical relic, the Dien Bien Phu Battlefield, 14 national-level relics, and 18 provincial-level relics; 18 national intangible cultural heritages, including Thai dance and Tày, Nùng, and Thái then practices recognized by UNESCO as representative intangible cultural heritages of humanity.
Dien Bien is also a region favored by nature, with friendly and hospitable people, and diverse cultural identities.
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