General Giap's last visit to Dien Bien Phu battlefield

General Vo Nguyen Giap made his final trip to historical Dien Bien Phu battlefield in 2004at the age of 92 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu campaign victory that ended French colonial rule in Indochina in 1954.

He visited comrades, friends, war veterans and local people who made great contributions to the past struggles against foreign invaders for national liberation.

During the visit, the talented General received warm welcome from local residents who had a chance to greet him for the last time before he passed away few days ago.

Some photos of General Giap taken by a VOV reporter during his memorable visit:

Some photos of General Giap taken by a VOV reporter during his memorable visit:

General Giap waving hello to local people from the airport

General Giap reviewing the guard of honor

General Giap caring about the elderly

He tightly shaking hand with local residents

The General presenting gifts to disadvantaged people

General Giap visiting former revolutionary base in Muong Phang commune

Giap meeting with outstanding students

General Giap talking to youth union members

He visiting MuongThanh bridge

General Giap and his youngest son at French General De Castries’ trench

He writing on memorial book at Tong Khao cemetery in Thanh Nua commune

General Giap visit A1 Hill martyrs’ cemetery

He planting a banian tree at a former army zone in Muong Phang commune