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Introduce to Dien Bien - admin - 03-10-2024 Dien Bien, situated approximately 450 kilometers from Hanoi, shares its borders with Son La and Lai Chau, and has frontiers with China and Laos. The capital city is Dien Bien Phu, which includes Muong Lay Town and eight districts.   The region experiences a tropical monsoon climate characterized by high mountains, cold winters with minimal rainfall, and hot summers with abundant precipitation, influenced by dry and warm westerlies. The average annual temperature ranges between 21 to 23 degrees Celsius, with the lowest recorded at around 13 degrees Celsius and the highest reaching about 25 degrees Celsius. The dry season extends from October to April of the following year, while the rainy season typically spans from May to August. The sunniest months are March-April and August-September. Dien Bien is home to a collection of historical sites commemorating Vietnam's victory at the battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954. Additionally, Dien Bien features numerous caves, mineral water sources, and lakes that contribute to its natural tourism resources, such as the Muong Nhe primeval forest, and the U Va and Pa Khoang lakes.