Dien Bien Phû

War history and another annual festival.

9 am bus ride from SaPa to Dien Bien Phu. Up and over wooded mountains in the mist.

Sunny and warm when we arrived at Dien Bien Phu. Discovered our hotel is right next to the central plaza where a large podium is set up for this evening's annual flower celebration! Also a procession and large festival site selling lots of street food.

Very quiet town. Hardly any traffic on the streets. Such a change.

Next couple of days spent exploring town. Mostly sites commemorating the battle against the French.Read more