Hanoi Trip Overview
Vietnamese ceramics have greatly contributed in shaping the country’s values and the importance of its quality handicraft. Villages such as Bat Trang and the rice paper making community residing at Tho Ha are centres of the preservation of its heritage.
– Meet the masters of ceramic production at Hanoi’s Bat Trang
– Watch how local artisans shape their creations at their shop
– Ample opportunities for visitors looking for souvenirs
– Get a taste of the history and culinary treats of Tho Ha
– Transfers from and to Hanoi hotels are included
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Vietnamese ceramics have greatly contributed in shaping the country’s values and the importance of its quality handicraft. Villages such as Bat Trang and the rice paper making community residing at Tho Ha are centres of the preservation of its heritage.
– Meet the masters of ceramic production at Hanoi’s Bat Trang
– Watch how local artisans shape their creations at their shop
– Ample opportunities for visitors looking for souvenirs
– Get a taste of the history and culinary treats of Tho Ha
– Transfers from and to Hanoi hotels are included
Stop At: Bat Trang Ceramics Village, Bat Trang, Hanoi Vietnam
Situated in the Gia Lam district of Hanoi, the drive (around 20 minutes) will take you through the outskirts of the capital. All ingredients for making high-end ceramics lies just at the doorsteps of this community, alongside its old trading routes for domestic and international export. Aside from local household products, Bat Trang has gained a reputation for having expanded its ceramic production techniques to decorative items and small trinkets that make for excellent souvenirs. It is also here where skilled artisans are eager to demonstrate the ways on how they turn raw material into stunning examples of ceramic while buyers and sellers weave through the stalls and markets. Avid shoppers and those appreciating the finer art of ceramic making tend to extend their stay at Bat Trang simply because there is so much to see and to take in.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tho Ha Village, Vietnam
Before we move back to Hanoi, the small alleys and streets of ancient Tho Ha are to be explored. Crisscrossing through the town like a snake, the old houses and terracotta elements are seen as what makes Tho Ha such a treat. Following in the footsteps of your guide, watch how new vantage points unveil different angles of the village as you soak in the town’s hues and rhythms. It will come as no surprise that Tho Ha has made various appearances in local movies, been a source of inspiration for painters, and is seen as an Instagram heaven for many. Whilst wandering through the narrow alleyways may deliver that picture-perfect spot, the culinary side of this quaint little village will not be left aside. See how rice and cassava wine is made and watch how local artisans create rice paper cakes.
It is time to head back to downtown Hanoi after this 4-hour encounter with Vietnamese handicraft.
Duration: 2 hours
