Immerse yourself in the ancient art of pottery making in a traditional village. Learn from a skilled local and take home your own handmade creations.
Immerse yourself in the ancient art of pottery making in a traditional village. Learn from a skilled local and take home your own handmade creations.
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Gia Lam - IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended to book this experience early in your Hanoi visit. Properly firing and cooling ceramics in the kiln requires at least 48 hours, enhancing the appearance, durability, and functionality of your cups (suitable for liquids, food, etc.).
If you’re SHORT ON TIME, it’s still POSSIBLE to receive the raw…
- Gia Lam - IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended to book this experience early in your Hanoi visit. Properly firing and cooling ceramics in the kiln requires at least 48 hours, enhancing the appearance, durability, and functionality of your cups (suitable for liquids, food, etc.).
If you’re SHORT ON TIME, it’s still POSSIBLE to receive the raw version, which will naturally dry a few days after you leave Hanoi.
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Meetup - Travel to Bat Trang Ceramic Village by bus from Long Bien Interchange bus station on Yen Phu Street.
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Arrive at The Village
- Explore the ancient town with a local guide to learn about its history and observe local workers and products through various stages of ceramic production.
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Create your own Masterpiece:
- Shape the form with detailed guidance from the host.
- Allow it to dry while you relax, enjoy lunch (optional), and browse the shops.
- Paint the dried product and unleash your creativity!
- Return to City Center, arriving back at Long Bien Interchange bus station on Yen Phu Street.
- Lunch
- Manual spinning wheel
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 1 Kiln-fired pottery piece made by you
- Lunch
- Manual spinning wheel
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 1 Kiln-fired pottery piece made by you
The query often posed to me is ‘What makes this experience stand out?’
While it’s not my first or sole venture, and certainly won’t be my last, I could engage in this all day!
Each visit uncovers fresh aspects of the village and its craft…
Moreover, I am fortunate to be accompanied by Mr. Hoang, a fervent and proficient local who excels at teaching the…
The query often posed to me is ‘What makes this experience stand out?’
While it’s not my first or sole venture, and certainly won’t be my last, I could engage in this all day!
Each visit uncovers fresh aspects of the village and its craft…
Moreover, I am fortunate to be accompanied by Mr. Hoang, a fervent and proficient local who excels at teaching the rudiments of traditional pottery in a swiftly grasped manner for novices as well as those accustomed to automated tables. His experience spans around a decade.
The thrill is witnessing you, and other like-minded explorers, gain new insights about the local history, traditions, populace, and gaining hands-on experience in the craft. Every emotion, from anticipation, astonishment, initial disappointment, endurance, joy, to relaxation…all encapsulated in one experience. Ultimately, you get to carry home a memento or two, crafted by you — a splendid way to etch this memory in time!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.