Tour Code: SHAN91001 - Half Day
Tour type: Craft Tour, Cultural Tour
Wheelchair availability: Yes
Experience Highlights:
● Artisan Interaction: Meet skilled local craftsmen and learn their techniques.
● Hands-On Pottery: Create your own ceramic piece on the potter’s wheel.
● Cultural Immersion: Explore Bat Trang’s rich history and vibrant art scene.
● Uique Souvenirs:n Shop for exquisite handmade ceramics to take home.
Tour Overview:
Embark on an hour-long journey from Ha Noi to Bat Trang Village, renowned for its exquisite ceramics. Explore the vibrant village filled with ancient and modern pottery, and engage with local artisans. Enjoy a hands-on experience by trying your hand at the potter’s wheel and learning the intricate craft of ceramics. Capture memories and purchase unique handmade gifts, deepening your appreciation for Bat Trang's rich cultural heritage.
Tour Description:
We will pick you up at the hotel for an hour-long car ride heading northeast of Ha Noi, along the left bank of the Red River, to Bat Trang Village. Known for its beautiful ceramics, the village is surrounded by fertile farmland and filled with shops selling ancient and modern ceramics. This booming trade not only preserves traditional crafts but also supports the local economy.
During your visit, you will have the chance to chat with local artisans and observe them at work. You can even try your hand at the craft by sitting behind a potter’s wheel, learning how they create ceramic vases and other masterpieces. The process of making these ceramics involves many steps, including choosing the clay, drawing designs, mixing additives, forming shapes, and firing in kilns. It’s meticulous work, requiring the skill and dedication of hard-working artisans.
Feel free to take photos with the craftsmen and purchase handmade ceramic gifts for your relatives or friends. This experience offers a deeper insight into the craft village and its people, allowing you to appreciate the rich heritage of Bat Trang. After your visit, you will return to Ha Noi, carrying memories and unique pieces of local art.
Departure: 08:00 or 13:30
Duration: 3.5 hours
Price: VND 980,000/pax ~ USD 40/pax (min.2 pax)
* Private tour available upon request
Inclusions:
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ha Noi City Center
Transportation with air-conditioning
Bottled drinking water
English speaking guide (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Travel Insurance
This tour accommodates a maximum of 15 travelers
Exclusions:
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Children policy:
Free for children 0-5 years old
50% off for children 6-10 years old
A maximum of one child may accompany one adult; a second child will be charged the adult price
