US Assistant Secretary of State Tom Malinowski and his entourage carry flowers to lay at the gravesite.

Mr Malinowski is in Vietnam to pave the way for the visit of US President Obama later this month.

Pham Sanh Chau, (third from left) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs speaks to the foreign dignitaries about General Giap and his legacy.

Australian Ambassador Hugh Borrowman relaxes with Dinh Quang Minh.

The pastoral setting of Quang Binh is inspirational for the visiting dignitaries.