• Gia Lam - Discover the Authentic Bat Trang Ceramics Factories - Village
  Bat Trang is renowned as one of Vietnam’s most famous traditional handicraft villages. With a rich history spanning seven centuries, this traditional ceramics village is a must-visit attraction in Hanoi for tourists.
  With over 10 years of experience working in the Bat Trang village factory, the operator is well-equipped to guide and provide customers with an enriching experience. Visitors can explore the factory and collaborate with employees, making this tour distinct from others.

Itinerary

• 9:30 AM: Pick-up at the shop – Authentic Bat Trang in Hanoi’s Old Quarter – 62 Hang Hom, followed by a transfer to Bat Trang Ceramics Village.

• Bat Trang is located approximately 15 kilometers southeast of Hanoi’s center, and the journey takes about 40 minutes.

• 10:15 AM: Arrival at Bat Trang Village and transfer to the first factory, the GLAZE FACTORY. Here, visitors will observe the process of making and firing products, learn about different clays, glazes, and the glazing process. The processing stages include clay preparation, working, drying, firing, glazing, and final firing.

• 11:15 AM: After visiting the glaze factory, the tour proceeds to the oldest kiln in Bat Trang Ceramics Village – a 200-year-old kiln that uses wood for firing, known as LÒ BẦU CỔ. Visitors can explore inside the kiln and discover its unique features.

• 12:00 PM: Lunch with traditional Vietnamese cuisine in Bat Trang.

• 12:45 PM: After lunch, the tour continues to the Bat Trang ancient area. Behind the bustling area lies a quiet village with old houses and narrow streets. (Without a tour guide, it is easy to get lost here.)

• 2:00 PM: Transfer to another factory, the HAND MADE AND HAND PAINTED FACTORY. Here, all ceramics are crafted by hand. Visitors can also learn to make products on the wheels, with a short pottery ceramics class available.

• 4:00 PM: Transfer back to Hanoi.

• 4:45 PM: Drop-off at the Authentic Bat Trang shop in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Highlights:

• Explore the Glaze Factory and Hand Made, Hand Painted Factory
• Visit the Old Kiln
• Participate in a Ceramics Class
• Discover the Ancient Village

Included:

• Car transportation

• English-speaking tour guide

• Entrance fees

• Product creation in the class

• Water

• Authentic Bat Trang - Bringing the historic ceramics village of Bat Trang to the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter at 62 Hang Hom, Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem. Here, a wide selection of authentic Bat Trang ceramics is available for purchase. Visitors can also join a pottery class led by an experienced teacher in a small group setting, learning the basics of pottery and taking home their own creations.

• Bottled water
• Snacks
• All fees and taxes included

Bat Trang is recognized as one of Vietnam’s most famous traditional handicraft villages. A ceramic-making hamlet with a seven-century history, it represents an intriguing site in Hanoi that should not go unnoticed by tourists. Armed with over a decade’s experience in a factory located within Bat Trang village, we possess the knowledge to deliver an enhanced experience for our clientele. Our guests can explore our factory, interact with our employees, making our tour very unique as compared to others. Highlights include: Sighting the Glaze factory and the handcrafted, hand-painted factory, visiting the Old Kiln, participating in a ceramics class, and uncovering the Ancient village.

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