Situated on the left bank of the Red River, about 10 km frm the center of Hanoi is the pottery village of Bat Trang. Bat Trang village, the most ancient and famous pottery village of Vietnam, continues to work today and is constantly developing. The most outstanding strength of Bat Trang Village is its traditional of making pottery. Wandering narrow streets and visiting villagers’ studios with antique collections will offer you the best time in wonderful space of ceramics! Furthermore, tourists can drink tea in tea-pot and cups made by Bat Trang craftsman and enjoy a new and different taste! Also, you can buy some ceramic souvenirs here at a cheap price.
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7.30 am: Pick up at the hotel after breakfast.
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8.15 am: Arrive Bat Trang Ceramic Village which produces many different types and designs of items, including decorative items, such as hanging dishes, vases, toy animals and reproduction statues using sophisticated techniques and technology. The Bat Trang art and craft of pottery gives us astonishing admiration for the talent of the village’s artists, they have created, from clay and fire, jade enamel for life.
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8.30 am – 12.00 pm: Walk around Bat Trang Village, visit the handicraft workshops and studios, enjoy class of making pottery, and buy some ceramics and souvenirs.
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12.00 pm: Have lunch at villager’s restaurant.
Inclusions
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Transportation in air-conditioned car/van/coach
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English, German or French speaking local guides
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Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and Russian speaking guides can also be arranged at additional cost (subject to availability)
Exclusions
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Drinks, foods and personal expenses are not clearly mentioned
Note: Ticket for children
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Children under 4 years old: free of charge
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Children from 4 to 9 years old: 1/2 adult ticket
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Children over 9 years old: 1 adult ticket
Activity suggestions
Preparation
Hats or umbrellas if sunny weather.
Cameras to take photographs/video clips.
Money in cash to buy souvenirs and ceramic things.
Most suitable for
Tourists who want to study in traditional handicraft villages of Vietnam.
A group of friends who want to take a small trip to outskirts.
For both children and adults of all ages.