Explore Bat Trang Pottery Village in the most hands-on way, from visiting production workshops to directly participating in the traditional pottery-making process. You will join a 1.5-hour pottery class with local artisans, create your own piece, and gain a deeper understanding of techniques, materials, and the cultural heritage of the village.
The journey also includes visiting a 200-year-old ancient kiln, exploring the historic village, and enjoying local cuisine. Your handmade product will be fired, glazed, and delivered to you after the tour as a personalized souvenir.
| Group Size | Tour Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Pax | $204 |
| 2 Pax - 3 Pax | $93 |
| 4 Pax - 10 Pax | $58 |
Itinerary Detail
Join a 1.5-hour hands-on pottery class at a workshop in the Old Quarter. Learn basic techniques such as shaping pots, bowls, and plates under the guidance of skilled artisans. Choose glaze colors for your product, which will be fired and completed by the workshop.
Travel by private car from Hanoi city center to Bat Trang Pottery Village (~15 km). Enjoy views of the Red River dike and surrounding suburban craft villages along the way.
Visit a glazing workshop and observe the full pottery-making process: clay preparation, shaping, drying, pre-firing, glazing, and final firing. Learn about different types of clay and traditional glazing techniques.
Explore a 200-year-old ancient kiln, the only remaining traditional wood-fired kiln in the area. Step inside to understand its unique thermal structure and firing technique.
Enjoy a local lunch at a village restaurant featuring Vietnamese specialties such as Bun Cha or Banh Cuon (optional choice).
Walk through the narrow alleys of Bat Trang ancient village. Visit an art workshop to see artisans hand-paint intricate patterns on raw pottery before firing.
Walk through the narrow alleys of Bat Trang ancient village. Visit an art workshop to see artisans hand-paint intricate patterns on raw pottery before firing.
Return to the original meeting point or hotel. End of the tour.
It takes at least 2 days to fire and glaze the products. Guests should book this tour at the beginning of their trip to receive souvenirs in time.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Some kiln areas can be quite hot.
The tour supports wheelchairs and strollers in some modern workshop areas.
Any changes after 24 hours will not be accepted.