From Hanoi: Full-Day Van Phuc silk & Bat Trang Village
ID: GYG110818-158620
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
1 days
Description
Bat Trang ceramic village and Van Phuc Silk Village are two attractive places you don't want to miss in Hanoi.
Bat Trang ceramic village
The most ancient and famous pottery village of Vietnam continues to be active today and is constantly developing. There are various kinds of pottery, for example jade enamel (under the Ly-Tran Dynasties), brown flower or brown enamel (under the late Tran to early Le Dynasties), cracked enamel (under the late Le Dynasty), and royal blue enamelled items (under the late Le to Nguyen Dynasties).
Van Phuc Silk Village
Silk weaving in Vietnam spreads over the country but one of the most illustrious traditional region for silk weaving located in the north-west of Ha Dong town. The talent hands of Van Phuc weavers with traditional skills has been creating many sophisticated types such as cloud type, sand type, crepe, brocade and satin,... which are highly appreciated by local and oversea customers. Products of Van Phuc have a typical traditional value which is considered a symbol of traditional beauty.
Itinerary
8:30 am: pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi, drive to Bat Trang, the famous village is situated approx 15 outside of Hanoi surrounded by fertile farmland. Watch the artisans forming, painting and glazing their products, which are then baked for several days in huge kilns.
12:00 pm: Lunch at a local restaurant.
1:30 pm: Drive to discover full afternoon in the silk village of Van Phuc. Take photos & shop there until 4:30 pm. Leave Van Phuc Silk Village and return to your hotel.
Highlights
- Enjoy a drive into the countryside
- Observe the local living and their works
- Make a ceramic product by yourself
- Shop for some interesting pieces
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will be surcharged 20% of total price in the Lunar New Year Holiday. We will email you for the detail information.
Your hotel in hanoi
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
