HEADQUATERS OF DIEN BIEN PHU CAMPAIGN IN MUONG PHANG
Address: Muong Phang Commune, Dien Bien City, Dien Bien Province.
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Headquarters of Dien Bien Phu campaign (Photo: internet)
Headquarters of Dien Bien Phu Campaign of the Vietnam People's Army is located in a primeval forest at the foot of Pu Don Mountain. After three times of relocation, Muong Phang was selected as the last station of the Campaign Command (from January 31st, 1954 to May 15th, 1954) with more than 20 working sheds and bunkers for staff personnel stretching along the stream from the outside in about 1km long. During 105 days here, General Vo Nguyen Giap and the Campaign Command released offensive directives and orders that were decisive to the victory of each battle, particularly the total offensive order on May 7th, 1954 to make the victory that “resounded throughout the five continents and was world-shaking”. Currently, the relic still retains its wild look and bears the mark of the nation's heroic historical victory. In addition to the historical value, Muong Phang also entertains tourists with its beautiful natural scenery, cool and fresh climate, traditional cultures of ethnic minorities in the region.
The headquarters includes:
- No. 1 guard box
- Tunnel communication
- Observatory
- Shack and work of General Vo Nguyen Giap
- The shack and work of Chief of Staff Hoang Van Thai
- 96m long mountain tunnel connecting the shack of General Vo Nguyen Giap and Chief of Staff Hoang Van Thai
- Tunnel of Chinese advisory board
- Hall house
- Political committee cellar
Muong Phang historic site is viewed from above. (Photo: internet)
Headquarters of Dien Bien Phu campaign is located about 30 km from the centre of Dien Bien Phu City. (Photo: internet)
Some photos at Headquarters of Dien Bien Phu campaign (Photo: internet):
Shack and work of General Vo Nguyen Giap.
Inside the mountain tunnel next to the shack General Vo Nguyen Giap. This is also an emergency shelter.
The soldiers revisited the old battlefield.
Telegraph's sleeping shack
General Vo Nguyen Giap's working desk
The Thai ethnic people sell local specialties at the Muong Phang historic site.
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