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Experience a private hands-on tour to make pottery in 700-year-old Bat Trang, craft conical hats from a 300-year-old village, and create incense at a 100-year-old craft village.

Highlights

• Make your own pottery in the 700-year-old Bat Trang Village
• Craft a traditional conical hat with skilled local artisans
• Create colorful incense and capture artistic photos
• Discover authentic Vietnamese culture and local life
• Enjoy tasty local food during your craft village journey

Description

Start your trip with a visit to Bat Trang Pottery Village, more than 700 years old and famous for its handmade ceramics. Meet local artisans, learn how to shape clay on the wheel, and make your own pottery to take home. Next, explore a 300-year-old conical hat village. See how local women make Vietnam’s iconic “nón lá” and try making one yourself. Learn why this simple hat is a symbol of Vietnamese culture. Then, visit a 100-year-old incense village, where bright incense sticks are dried in the sun and form colorful patterns on the ground. Take instagram photos, learn how incense is made, and make your own incense sticks with the help of local people. During the tour, your English-speaking guide will share stories about local life and traditions. This private, hands-on experience is a fun and relaxing way to discover Vietnam’s craft villages and culture.

Includes

Private tour with English-speaking local guide All entrance fees to villages and workshops Hands-on activities: pottery, hat, and incense making All materials and tools for crafting 1 bottle of water per person Local food tasting during the tour Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter Photos taken by the guide One handmade conical hat and some incense to take home

Important Information

• This is a private hands-on tour, suitable for all ages. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for walking and crafting. The tour runs rain or shine — bring an umbrella or hat if needed. Vegetarian or special dietary requests should be informed in advance.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund