Muong Thanh Old Bridge

Afternoon 7/5/1954 taking advantages of the victory, Vietnamese People’s Army crossed Muong Thanh bridge fast progress to the Headquarters of Dien Bien Phu base group, marked the complete collapse of French colonialism in Dien Bien Phu. Muong Thanh Bridge which crosses Nam Rom River was built by French after parachute jump to occupy Dien Bien Phu.

Finally, the bridge became means of transport to Vietnamese People’s Army assail and raise the "determined to fight, determined to win" flag high on the General De Castries tunnel. The old Muong Thanh Bridge is preserved and closed to four-wheeled traffic.  Near the southern end of the bridge – though not much more than an overgrown crater – is the bunker where Chief Artillery Commander Pirot committed suicide.