Tuan Giao

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One reason to linger in this remote mountain town is that Tuan Giao attracts a lot of ethnic minorities who still dress in the traditional way — particularly White Thai and H'mong — and it's a good spot along the route to Dien Bien Phu to take some of those classic photos you'll want to send back home.

The trip from Son La to Dien Bien Phu used to be a bumpy, 155 km ride along a narrow, poorly paved road that hugged the sides of every mountain and provided breathtaking vistas at every turn. Fortunately the road improvements have now been completed, resulting in one of the smoothest road surfaces in Vietnam.

Of course, the roadworks haven't straightened the roads or improved the suspension on the buses, so you can still expect a relatively slow and bumpy ride for some sections of the route.

Orientation
As you enter Tuan Giao from the east on Highway six, the road tees. Most of the town is to the right, and Highway 6 continues on 90km to Dien Bien Phu to the left.

Despite it's remote location, Tuan Giao is wired. There are a few internet cafes in town, but the most reliable option is the post office (3,000 VND / hour).

Post Office: Highway 6, Tuan Giao. T: (0230) 386 2935, F: (0230) 386 2386, Hours: 07:00 to 21:00 daily.

Accommodation: Tuan Giao
HongKy Hotel and Cafe Restaurant | Huyen Trang guesthouse | Tuan Giao Hotel |

Text and/or map last updated on 4th November, 2010.

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