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Discover the Bat Trang Pottery Village on a half-day tour from Hanoi. Learn about the history of the village and its pottery production, and try your hand at making your own cap, vase, or bowl.

Highlights

• Learn about the history of Bat Trang village and its pottery production
• Visit the ancient house and workshop of ceramic artist Tran Van Do
• See the French ancient house built in Bat Trang ceramic village in the 1920s
• Admire the ancient architecture of rural villages in the Red River Delta
• Try your hand at making your own cap, vase, or bowl with the help of a guide

Description

Explore the Bat Trang pottery village on a half-day tour from Hanoi. Learn about the lives and traditional handicraft of this ancient village in the Red River Delta. Try your hand at pottery-making and admire the exquisite handmade ceramic products. Start the day with pickup from your hotel in Hanoi. Then, go along the Red River to Bat Trang village on a 20-minute drive. On arrival, begin your tour to learn more about the lives and traditional handicraft of this ancient typical village in the Red River Delta. First, stop by Bat Trang communal house which was built under Le Du Tong King’s period (from 1719 to 1720) to admire the ancient architecture of rural villages in the Red River Delta. After that, pay a visit to the ancient house and workshop of ceramic artist Tran Van Do who has a great contribution to promote ceramic products to be well recognized. Continue the tour to the ancient house of other talented ceramic artists to have a talk with them over a green tea about the history of the village and admire their exquisite handmade ceramic products. The French ancient house built in Bat Trang ceramic village in the 1920s should also not be missed in the tour. The building is highly favored by visitors by its unique look among traditional houses of roofing tiles and the materials were imported from France in the last century. Later on, witness craftsmen forming, painting, and glazing their products in traditional ways and give a try to make your own cap, vase, or bowl. Complete the tour by returning to your hotel, finish exploration of the city's cultural, and the historical highlights of Bat Trang Pottery Village.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Transport by air-conditioned car Live tour guide Pottery-making experience

Important Information

• Wear comfortable clothes suitable for pottery-making. Camera is recommended for capturing your experience. Hat is advisable for sun protection during outdoor activities.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund