U Va mineral spring tourist site
It is in U Va village, Noong Luong commune, Dien Bien district, some 20 km South of Dien Bien Phu city.
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At U Va mineral spring tourist site |
U Va mineral spring tourist site, covering an area of 19,000 sq.m, has sightseeing, check-in, picnic services, outdoor and indoor mineral water swimming pools, Red Dao medicinal bathing services, local ethnic minority cuisine, and other services. There are 10 separate mineral rooms for bathing. Prices for swimming pool, individual and group bathing services range from VND 15,000 to VND 500,000 per hour a person.
Westernmost point of A Pa Chai
A Pa Chai is the westernmost point of the country, and situated in the T-junction of Vietnam-Laos-China border in Sin Thau commune, Muong Nhe district, 250 km from Dien Bien Phu city.
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The tri-border marker in A Pa Chai |
In A Pa Chai, there is a tri-border marker on the top of Khoang La San Mountain, 1,864 m above sea level. This marble marker has three sides facing three directions, each side has the national emblem and the country's name, engraved in each country's language.
In the past, it was difficult to conquer A Pa Chai since tourists had to cross three hills, forests, and wade streams. At present, it is more convenient for tourists thanks to a wide road from Sin Thau commune to A Pa Chai and a concrete road leading to the foot of Khoang La San Mountain. Tourists have to climb 500 steps up to the tri-border marker.
Strawberry gardens
There are two strawberry gardens using Japanese growing technology in Na Tau and Muong Phang communes, nearly 30 km from the center of Dien Bien Phu city. In recent years, the strawberry growing model has developed in Dien Bien, attracting visitors to experience strawberry picking. Strawberries here have a naturally sweet taste because growers do not use herbicides, pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and growth stimulants.
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At the strawberry garden in Muong Phang |
The peak ripening time for strawberries is from November to April.
The strawberry gardens have various services, including catering, short-term stays, and plants, vegetables and flowers planting and selling services.
Muong Nhe Nature Reserve
Covering more than 45,000 hectares, stretching through five communes in Muong Nhe district, Muong Nhe Nature Reserve is adjacent to the border of Laos and China, with a road connecting with A Pa Chai and the center of Muong Nhe district.
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Inside Muong Nhe Nature Reserve |
It is one of the largest special-use forests in the country and home to 742 species of plants, 257 species of birds, 130 species of mammals and reptiles.
It is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday.
Take a boat ride on Da River section in Tua Chua district
Passing through roads with mountains and forests on both sides some 200 km from Dien Bien Phu city, tourists arrive at Huoi So commune, Tua Chua district. A branch of the Da (Black) River flows through the commune. Tourists can row boats on the river, explore local people’s life and enjoy a quiet, poetic space here.
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A view of the Da River section in Suoi Ho commune |
In some highland villages in Huoi So commune, visitors can hunt clouds in early morning.
Source: Vnexpress
Translated by Mai Huong