Bat Trang pottery village

Just 20km from the center of Hanoi, Bat Trang village provide outstanding products. Bat Trang is a ideal place for going shopping for ceramics or watching the progress of making pottery or making terra-cotta products by yourself.

Bat Trang, located on the Red River in northern Vietnam, has been an important ceramics center for centuries. The skilled artisans of Bat Trang village have been responsible for carrying on a tradition of making pottery that has a distinctive look.

This pottery village exports more than USD 40 million in ceramic goods annually, particularly dinnerware and ornamental ware. During this 3-hour tour you’ll see pieces being made, including bowls, dishes, pots, cups, wine jars, large vases, and big-bellied jars. Each piece is further distinguished by a glaze, such as an ancient pearl blaze, crackle glaze, dark glaze, indigo-blue flower glaze, grey flower glaze, or melt glaze.

Bat Trang’s celadon, crackle-glazed vases, and designs inspired by ancient times are popular around the world. In addition to observing the art of making ceramics by hand you’ll have an opportunity to visit family factories all over the village to find a special piece to take home.

Duration: 03 hours (approx.), 08.00am – 11.00am. Exact pick-up time advised upon reconfirmation.

Departure: Daily, from your hotel in Hanoi

Return point: Returning to the departure point 

Notes:

• Price per person in USD, valid until 31 December 2013.
• Children from 12-year-old are considered adults for admission and accommodation.
• Children from 2-11 pay 75% price of adults, under 2 free.