From Hanoi: 4-Hour Bat Trang Ceramics Village Tour Group Tour (max 15 pax/group)
ID: GYG264267-O-457912
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Discover the fascinating, hundreds-of-years-old, local ceramic handicraft industry of Bat Trang. Admire the skillfulness of ceramic artisans and have the chance to sit behind the potter's wheel yourself.
Choose from a shared or private experience and start your tour with pickup from your hotel in Hanoi. Head northeast along the left bank of the Red River to Bat Trang Village. The village is surrounded by fertile farmland and well known for its beautiful ceramics. Bat Trang is filled with wall-to-wall shops selling ancient and modern ceramics. It is not only a booming business, but also the trade helping to keep the traditional crafts alive.
Have a chance to chat with the local artisans at work or try sitting behind a potter’s wheel to see how they create ceramic vases and other master pieces in their kilns. In order to make products with different shapes, the artisans must perform many processes from choosing clay, drawing, dealing with and mixing additives, forming shapes, heating, and more to finish products. This work needs meticulous and hard-working artisans. Take photos with the craftsmen and buy gifts for your relatives or friends before returning to Hanoi.
Highlights
- Witness how regional ceramic products are made
- Chat with the local artisans
- Try making your own ceramic item for your loved one
- Visit fertile and beautiful farmland
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Every child must be accompanied by an adult. Please book adult tickets for any additional children.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Hai Ba Trung District. Please be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
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.
