Overview of Muong Thanh Field

Muong Thanh Field stretches through the territory of key administrative units including Muong Thanh ward, Dien Bien Phu ward and Thanh An commune. This place is honored as the largest rice granary in the Northwest region with a modern Nam Rom irrigation canal system, ensuring abundant irrigation water for year-round agricultural production. The position of the field lies not only in the economic value of agricultural products but also as a symbol of the prosperity and peaceful lifestyle of ethnic people in new communes and wards today.

Muong Thanh Field

Every day, from the high points in Dien Bien Phu ward, visitors can admire the rice carpet that magically changes color according to each stage of rice growth. The scent of new rice mixed in the cool breeze creates a wonderful relaxing space, completely separate from the bustle of central urban areas. The combination of traditional agricultural cultivation and synchronous transportation infrastructure helps the field become an important ecological connection point between the urban core and innovative suburban areas.

Outstanding attractions in Muong Thanh Field

Nam Rom irrigation system

Nam Rom irrigation system

Nam irrigation canal system Rom runs along Muong Thanh ward and Dien Bien Phu ward, and is considered the lifeline that nourishes the entire vast rice field. This project includes main canals and branch canals that carry water from upstream to irrigate thousands of hectares of agricultural land in the area. Visitors can stroll along the canal to enjoy the cool breeze and watch the bustling production life of ethnic people in the new communes and wards today.

Ten Cultural Edition

Cultural version Ten 

Ban Ten is located right next to the edge of Muong Thanh field under the management of Muong Thanh ward, where the traditional cultural values ​​of the Black Thai people are kept intact. The highlight here is the sturdy stilt houses nestled among fruit gardens, creating a peaceful and poetic village space. Visitors often visit the village to learn how to hand-weave brocade, enjoy typical cuisine and experience the rustic lifestyle of residents in the basin.

Muong Thanh Iron Bridge

Muong Thanh Iron Bridge

Muong Thanh iron bridge spans Nam Rom river in Muong Thanh ward, is a bridge connecting two banks of historic fields. The bridge has a typical architecture of the old period with sturdy iron beams and a wooden bridge deck, and is still in operation to serve pedestrians and rudimentary vehicles. From the bridge, you can see the gentle winding river and feel the strong transformation of the new wards in the center of the province.

Thanh An commune's specialty rice production area

Specialty rice production area Thanh An commune

The key rice production area in Thanh An commune is where the famous eight fragrant rice brand of Dien Bien is created. The fields here are large and flat, allowing the application of modern high-tech agricultural techniques. During the harvest season, the entire space of Thanh An commune is immersed in the shiny golden color and pure fragrance of new rice, attracting a large number of tourists to experience highland agricultural culture.

In addition to the above typical landmarks, the Muong Thanh Field area has many other interesting destinations for you to explore:

  • Muong Thanh Farmers Market: Located in the ward Muong Thanh, where the freshest agricultural products are gathered directly from the fields.

  • Thanh An commune's walking path: A small road connecting the villages, very suitable for cycling to admire the scenery every afternoon.

  • Migratory bird observation area: In the wetlands along the Nam River Rom, where visitors can find tranquility amidst nature.

The most beautiful time to travel

The fall season reflects the clouds in the sky (May - June)

May and June are the time when Muong Thanh fields enter the flooding season, when water from the Nam Rom system overflows to cover the fields in Muong Thanh ward and Thanh An commune. At this time, the fields are like giant mirrors reflecting the clouds and sky, creating a magical scene typical of highland agriculture. Visitors can capture the moments of dawn when the mist spreads over the water, bringing a quiet beauty amid the rhythm of life in the new wards.

The endless green carpet season (July - August)

In the period July to August, the entire cultivated area in Dien Bien Phu ward and Muong Thanh ward wears a green coat. rice is in its prime. This is a great time for tourists to walk on the dykes along the Nam Rom River and enjoy the cool breeze blowing through the endless rice fields. The gentle green of the fields blends with the green of the surrounding mountains and forests to create a fresh ecological space, ideal for weekend picnics.

The shiny golden season and the scent of upland sticky rice (September - October)

September and October are the peak tourist seasons when Thanh An commune and Muong Thanh ward are resplendent in yellow. The shine of the main harvest of the year. Visitors will be able to inhale the pure fragrance of new rice spreading in the wind and witness the bustling labor scene of local ethnic people. The golden rice fields stretching to the foot of the mountain demonstrate prosperity and create a wonderful backdrop for colorful commemorative photos.

Transportation information

Flight routes to Dien Bien province

Dien Bien Phu Airport

Dien Bien Phu Airport

Dien Bien Phu Airport is located in Dien Bien Phu ward, serving as a modern aviation gateway right in the heart of the vast Muong Thanh fields. This is the only destination connecting the Northwest basin with major economic centers, helping visitors save significant travel time. From the airport, it only takes a few minutes by taxi to start the journey to explore the green rice fields stretching through the central wards.

  • From Hanoi & City. Ho Chi Minh: Direct connection with daily round-trip flights by modern jet aircraft, bringing maximum convenience to your journey.

  • Other domestic routes: Take flexible flights from northern tourist centers, helping visitors easily access the rich beauty of 45 new communes and wards.

Note: Tourists can easily use airport taxi services or tourist trams to travel to the centers of wards with reasonable costs and professional services.

Passenger buses to Dien Bien province

Inter-provincial bus station system

Dien Bien province's central bus station is located in Muong Thanh ward, which is the main gathering point for high-quality sleeper bus routes. The bus station's location is close to the arterial roads running through the fields, helping you quickly feel the fresh air of the agricultural land as soon as you get off the bus. Reputable bus companies maintain continuous running frequency, ensuring a smooth connection between the core area of ​​the field and the new administrative system of the entire province.

In newly merged areas, the intra-provincial bus system acts as satellite transfer stations connecting remote areas with the administrative center. Tourists from units such as Thanh An commune or Thanh Yen commune can easily catch intra-province buses to move along the vast Muong Thanh fields. The synchronously upgraded transportation infrastructure system makes the journey to explore the rich beauty of the basin become smoother and safer than ever.

Moving within the city between fields

To fully visit the beauty of Muong Thanh fields stretching through units such as Muong Thanh ward and Thanh An commune, you have many flexible vehicle options:

  • Intra-province buses: Modern bus system connects throughout communes and wards, making it easy for you to get off at stops near Muong Thanh iron bridge to walk and sightsee.

Rent sightseeing vehicles

To actively explore the beauty of labor and peaceful scenery. garbage between new communes and wards, you can contact to rent a vehicle directly:

  • Dien Bien Taxi: ☎ 0215 3 89 89 89 | Serving 24/7 throughout the province with clearly listed prices | Pick up guests at the airport and bus station.

  • Muong Thanh motorbike rental service: ☎ 0912 025 025 | Providing many types of new cars with prices from 150,000 VND to 250,000 VND per day | Address in Muong Thanh ward, car delivery support to visitors.

Accommodation information

Luxury (4–5 stars)

Tay Bac Hotel is located in a prime location in Muong Thanh ward, right next to the arterial road surrounding the basin. The hotel's architecture is modernly designed with large glass windows to help visitors fully see the green rice paddies stretching to the horizon. Guests staying here can easily access busy agricultural markets and the province's central bus station within just a few minutes of travel. Reference room prices in 2026 range from 800,000 to 1,600,000 VND/night.

Western Hotel Bac 

A1 Hotel is majestically located on the hillside in Dien Bien Phu ward, possessing a direct view of the colorful Muong Thanh fields. The room space here brings absolute tranquility, allowing you to observe the bustling working life of the residents of the basin from above. This is an ideal stop to enjoy professional services while conveniently visiting historical sites right in the center of the province. According to 2026 data, room prices range from 700,000 to 1,300,000 VND/night.

Here are some other quality hotel options with field views:

  • Hai Van Hotel – Muong Thanh Ward – Price about 600,000 – 1,100,000 VND/night.

  • Dien Bien Phu Hotel – Dien Bien Phu Ward – Price about 700,000 – 1,200,000 VND/night.

  • Binh Long Hotel – Muong Thanh Ward – Price about 550,000 - 1,000,000 VND/night.

Resort (City Resort & Luxury Eco-stay)

U Va hot spring tourist area is located in Thanh Yen commune, providing a resort space in harmony with the nature of the Northwest countryside. The resort owns rows of motels designed in the traditional style of stilt houses, facing straight onto endless flat fields. You can relax in natural hot mineral water and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the suburbs that are changing every day. Resort room prices here in 2026 range from 900,000 to 2,200,000 VND/night.

U Va hot spring tourist area

Experience (2–3 stars, Homestay, Hostel)

Homestay Ban Lo is an interesting stopover located right in the heart of the "rice granary" in Thanh An commune. The typical Thai wooden stilt house is nestled among the bamboo groves, bringing a rustic feeling and absolute peace to guests. The host enthusiastically guides visitors how to cultivate wet rice and prepare delicious dishes from newly harvested upland sticky rice grains right at the open fire stove. The price to stay here is very reasonable, about 250,000 to 500,000 VND/night.

Homestay Ban Co My

Homestay Ban Co My offers a unique community accommodation experience right next to the golden rice fields of Thanh An commune. Here, you can immerse yourself in the pure rhythm of life of the villagers, where you can hear the sound of the wind whispering through the rice fields every morning. Open space and warm service style help this place always be on the favorite list of those who are passionate about traveling to explore local culture. Reference prices in 2026 range from 300,000 to 600,000 VND/night.

For travelers who love flexibility and want to optimize costs when exploring the basin, the following locations are suitable suggestions:

  • Thuan Chau Guesthouse - Muong Thanh Ward - Prices from 300,000 – 500,000 VND/night.

  • Homestay Ban Pe – Thanh An Commune – Price from 250,000 – 450,000 VND/night.

  • Green Field Hostel – Dien Bien Phu Ward – Price from 200,000 – 400,000 VND/night.

Festival cuisine and culture 

High-class restaurant

Ethnic Quan Restaurant 

Home Ethnic Quan Restaurant

Ethnic Quan Restaurant is located in the central area of Dien Bien Phu ward, scoring points for its traditional stilt house space designed extremely meticulously and cozy. This place is not only a culinary destination but also a lively cultural space, helping visitors explore the typical architectural features of the Thai people. The convenient location helps the restaurant become a priority choice for groups of tourists who want to enjoy the quintessence of the highlands after a trip to visit historical sites.

Pho Mountain Restaurant 

Pho Nui Restaurant is located in Dien Bien Phu ward, famous for its airy garden space and direct view of the green rice fields of the basin. The architecture here is a sophisticated combination of modernity and natural materials, creating a luxurious culinary destination right in the heart of the valley. This is an ideal place for visitors to enjoy a classy dinner and enjoy the cool breeze blowing through the vast Muong Thanh fields.

Some other high-end culinary locations you can refer to around the area:

  • A Phu Restaurant - Muong Thanh Ward: Modern space, serving European and Asian dishes combining local specialties with prices from 300,000 VND/person.

  • Cong Hoan Restaurant - Dien Bien Phu Ward: Specializes in serving parties and large-scale ethnic dishes with prices from 400,000 VND/person.

  • Son Hanh Restaurant - Dien Bien Phu Ward: Prestigious address for Luxurious family parties with prices starting from 300,000 VND/person.

Local cuisine

Dien Bien sticky rice

Xoi nuong

Upland sticky rice is a quintessential product crystallized from the finest rice grains of Muong Thanh fields in Muong Thanh ward and Thanh An commune. Rice after being cooked has an outstanding fragrant elasticity, a characteristic sweet taste and always retains its softness even when cooled. Enjoying a handful of hot sticky rice in the vast space of the Northwest rice granary is a rustic yet charming culinary experience with prices starting from only 30,000 VND/portion.

Thang Co and Deep Chit Wine

In the Muong Thanh ward area, Thang Co is a rustic dish that attracts diners with its unique flavor made from mountain herbs. forest. The dish is often served with aromatic deep chit wine, creating a perfect balance for the taste buds amid the cold weather of the highlands. The rustic way of enjoying right at local restaurants helps you clearly feel the breath of life of the residents of the basin with prices starting from 100,000 VND/bowl.

Some other quality local culinary addresses:

  • Pa Pinh Top (Grilled fish) - Muong Thanh Ward: Fish marinated with spices Grilled grilled over charcoal with prices from 150,000 VND/piece.

  • Stove buffalo meat - Dien Bien Phu Ward: Specialty dried buffalo meat with strong smoked flavor, priced at about 800,000 VND/kg.

  • Hoa ban salad - Ban du villages Community calendar: Cool salad typical of Dien Bien spring, priced from 60,000 VND/plate.

Experiential cuisine

Village meal at Ban Men 

The direct culinary experience at the stilt house of the Thai ethnic group in Ban Men, Dien Bien Phu ward, is a unique and impressive cultural feature. Diners are served in a cozy space, where laughter and conversation blend with the peaceful pace of life along the fields to create a warm atmosphere. In particular, the hand-processed grilled chicken dish Mac Khen brings a passionate spicy taste, is the perfect start for an evening of cultural exchange in the village.

Some other unique culinary experiences that tourists should try:

  • Can wine party at Ban Ten - Muong Thanh Ward: Enjoy can wine and participate in Xoe rounds with the villagers in the middle of the field Dong.

  • Ban pork steamed in banana leaves - Thanh An Commune: A dish that retains the sweetness of ban meat, prepared directly at homestays along the fields.

  • Muong Thanh black banh chung - Muong Thanh Ward: A specialty cake that uses forest ash to create unique color and aroma.

Cultural Experience & Festivals

Hoa Ban Festival 

Hoa Ban Festival

Hoa Ban Festival takes place in March in Dien Bien Phu ward is the largest event to honor the symbolic flower of the great forest. The entire central area and the roads along the fields are brightly decorated with folk performances and special games. This is an opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the great solidarity circle and admire the brilliant beauty of new wards in the spring.

Thanh Ban Phu Festival 

Thanh Ban Phu Festival takes place in the second lunar month in Muong Thanh ward to commemorate the merits of hero Hoang Cong Chat. Visitors will be able to participate in solemn ceremonies and enjoy unique folk music performances of the basin's residents. This event demonstrates the long-standing bond of the people living on the historic Muong Thanh fields and their desire for a good harvest.

Other annual festivals and cultural events:

  • Xen Ban Festival (Ban Worshiping) – Muong Thanh Ward: Ritual to pray for harvest and peace for the villagers takes place at the beginning of the new year.

  • Cultural Festival of Ethnic Groups - Dien Bien Phu Ward: Bringing together the cultural quintessence of ethnic groups on the occasion of May 7 every year.

  • Harvesting Festival - Thanh An Commune: Entertainment activities to celebrate the ripe rice harvest in October.

Amusement area

Dien Bien Province Cultural and Cinema Center

The Cultural and Cinema Center is located in the ward Muong Thanh, plays the role of modern entertainment nucleus of the basin area. Here, visitors can enjoy the latest movies at the modern cinema system or participate in art exchange programs and exhibitions of unique cultural spaces of 19 ethnic groups. The center's spacious space is regularly chosen to organize highland cultural festivals, bringing a vibrant atmosphere, directly connecting with the life of the central wards and attracting a large number of young tourists to have fun and check-in every day.

In addition to the above experience spaces, the Muong Thanh field area has many other interesting relaxation coordinates for you:

  • Dien Bien Provincial Stadium - Muong Thanh Ward: Ideal space for outdoor sports activities, afternoon walks and participating in large-scale cultural performances of the province.

  • Coffee system with rice field view - Along Thanh An commune: A series of cafes with open space facing the fields, helping you sip a cup of tea while admiring the scene The plane landed in the middle of a rice valley.

  • Dam Sen Park - Muong Thanh Ward: Green lake area with romantic walking paths, a gentle relaxation spot for families looking for tranquility right next to the largest rice granary in the Northwest.

Suggested tour

Experience tour

Muong Thanh Golden Season Tour

This itinerary focuses on practical activities at the largest rice granary in the Northwest, especially in Thanh An commune. Visitors will have the opportunity to join local people in traditional wet rice farming steps, from visiting fields to experiencing the process of making green rice or upland sticky rice right on the porch of the stilt house. This is a highly educational tour, helping you deeply feel the value of Dien Bien rice grains and the warmth of the Thai ethnic people.

  • Itinerary: Muong Thanh Ward - Thanh An Commune - Experience agriculture - Enjoy local cuisine.

  • Transportation: Motorbike or car electricity.

  • Reference tour price: 450,000 - 600,000 VND/person.

  • Organization: Muong Thanh Travel.

Discovery tour

Tour Around Dien Bien Valley

This is a journey to discover the connection between modern infrastructure and the rich natural landscape of the Dien Bien basin. You will be able to walk along the dyke along the Nam Rom River, check-in at the brilliant "Fatherland Flag Road" and watch planes take off and land right next to the fields - a unique sight that can only be found here. This tour is very suitable for those who love photography and want to learn about the legendary Nam Rom irrigation system.

  • Itinerary: Dien Bien Phu Ward - Nam Rom River Dyke Line - Check-in to the National Flag Road - Airport Observation Point.

  • Transportation: Car or motorbike.

  • Reference tour price: 550,000 - 800,000 VND/person.

  • Organizer: Dien Bien Tourist.

Family tour

Dien Bien Phu City Tour: Tram through the fields 

The smooth tram journey is specially designed for families with the elderly and young children, departing from May 7 Square. The car will take the group through the most beautiful roads of Dien Bien Phu ward and Muong Thanh ward, where children can freely admire the vast rice fields. The trip combines visiting monuments and having a light picnic, bringing a sense of relaxation to all family members.

  • Itinerary: May 7 Square – Victory Museum – Park along the rice fields – Lunch at a traditional restaurant.

  • Transportation: Electric vehicle schedule.

  • Reference tour price: 400,000 - 600,000 VND/person.

  • Organizing unit: Him Lam Resort.

Eco-tourism

Green Journey: Rice fields and Nam Rom River 

The eco-tour takes you to certified organic rice production areas in Thanh An commune and Thanh Yen commune. You will learn about local biodiversity conservation efforts and observe natural birds that often come to the Nam Rom River mudflats to feed. This is an opportunity for visitors to regenerate energy and enjoy clean products directly from the gardens of farmers in the basin.

  • Itinerary: City center - Organic rice fields - Bird watching along the river - Experience high-tech agriculture.

  • Transportation: Car combined with hiking foreign country.

  • Reference tour price: 700,000 VND/person.

  • Organizer: Dien Bien Discovery.

Shopping and Souvenirs

Nong sản vùng lòng chảo 


Muong Thanh agricultural products

Muong Thanh Market is located in Muong Thanh ward, a local shopping destination located right next to the largest rice granary in the Northwest. This place is not only a focal point for providing fresh agricultural products to the entire region, but also a place where visitors can find unique products such as bitter bamboo shoots, wild vegetables or dried fish from the Nam Rom River. Interacting directly with the warm farmers at the stalls will help you choose satisfactory gifts at extremely reasonable prices, bringing the rustic breath of Muong Thanh valley as gifts for your loved ones.

Here are some brief additional suggestions for souvenirs in the basin area:

  • Honey cake Dien Bien group - Muong Thanh Ward: Raw wax honey fragrant with the scent of wild flowers, luxuriously boxed, is a great health-enhancing gift.

  • Kitchen Ban Pork - Thanh An Commune: Specialties of pork fragrant with the scent of mac Khen and doi seeds, vacuum-packed, very convenient for tourists to take away.

  • Bottled Deep Sau Chit Wine - Dien Bien Phu Ward: "Cordyceps sinensis" of the Northwest, a high-end OCOP product suitable as a luxurious gift.

  • Handmade silver bracelets - Ban Ten: Beautiful small accessories delicately carved, meaning good luck and peace of the Black Thai people.

Support information and other information

>Project Management Board of Agriculture and Rural Development Projects of Dien Bien Province

  • Address: No. 78, Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Muong Thanh Ward, Dien Bien Phu City, Dien Bien Province.

  • Support phone number: 0215.3824.128.

  • Function: This is the unit that directly manages and operates the Nam Rom irrigation system - the main "lifeblood" nourishing the entire Muong Thanh field. The office provides technical information on water regulation, cultivation schedules for rice crops during the year and assists visitors in learning about the typical irrigation infrastructure of the basin.

Thanh An Commune Police

  • Address: Thanh An Commune Administrative Center, Dien Bien District, Dien Bien Province.

  • On-call phone number: 0215.3822.464.

  • Function: The unit performs the task of maintaining security and order in the key agricultural commune of the field. Commune police directly receive reports on safety incidents, protect property for tourists visiting and picnicking at homestay villages along the fields and support traffic guidance on in-field roads during the peak harvest season.

Thanh An Commune Health Station

  • Address: Central area of Thanh Commune An, Dien Bien district, Dien Bien province.

  • Emergency phone number: 0215.3822.445.

  • Function: The medical station provides timely first aid services and primary health care for tourists who encounter problems that arise when visiting outdoors. Located right in the main granary area, this facility is very convenient for handling situations such as heat stroke, exhaustion or minor injuries when visitors experience harvesting and trekking activities along the river.

Dien Bien Airport

  • Address: Residential group 10, Dien Bien ward Phu, Dien Bien province.

  • Phone number: 0215.3824.411.

  • Function: This is the province's key air trade gateway, supporting detailed information on flight schedules and handling issues related to luggage. Visitors can contact the hotline to receive advice on official means of transportation such as tourist trams or taxis for convenient transportation to accommodation areas in central wards.

Wish you an exciting journey to discover the largest rice granary in the Northwest, fully enjoy the rich beauty of nature and feel the peaceful rhythm of working life at Muong Thanh Field - a colorful symbol of Dien province. Bien 2026!