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Exploring Bat Trang Ceramic Village
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I. Exploring Bat Trang Ceramic Village Overview
About 13 kilometers to the south of Hanoi is the location of Bat Trang ceramic village with the history of over 500 years, throughout the ups and downs; the village has been restoring the traditional cultural traits of Hanoi. Bat Trang literally means "the village of bowls", which is famous throughout the world for its ceramics. This is indeed the oldest and best known pottery village of Vietnam.
At Bat Trang the craftsmen are skilled and talented. Their precious knowledge and experience are inherited for many generations.
Bat Trang village is worth visiting. Stroll along the Red River and visit the pagoda in the heart of the village passing through narrow alleys. Travelers might discover several pottery workshops and enjoy seeing artists working. You even could try your hands on it. Finally, do not miss to buy the best pieces of ceramic to keep the memorial experience of Bat Trang village when you return home.
II. Exploring Bat Trang Ceramic Village Itinerary
8h00: Vietwind travel’s bus and tour guide pick you up and transfer to Bat Trang ceramic village. On the route to the village, you will have the chance to sightseeing the beautiful and peaceful landscape of Vietnamese villages on the Red River bank as well as the daily life of local people here.
9h00: On arrival, you will take part in making and painting the ceramic products. The skillful craftsman will guide you each step to create your own product. Afterward, you can bring it to home to keep the memorable experience about Bat Trang ceramic village.
10h30: You will start your journey to discover the ancient village to understand more about the history of Bat Trang ceramic village. You will pass through narrow alleys with the old brick -wall telling you the stories dating from hundreds of years and visiting the communal house – the heart of village where takes place the most important cultural events in the villages.
12h: You will enjoy the lunch in restaurant or in local houses with Bat Trang unique specialties like mang muc soup, xoi vo, che duong. After lunch, you will have short time for refreshment.
14h00: You will visit the pottery to know more about the steps to making ceramic products in Bat Trang and see directly the ways the skillful craftsmen make the products, visit the Bat Trang ceramic market and enjoy the local specialties.
17h00: Before return Hanoi, you alreaddy have your own produce on your hand. We sure it is one of the unmemorable in Hanoi.
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II. Price & Note
Private tour for 2 pax: USD 59
If you have less or more than 2 person. Please contact us to have a good price.
INCLUDED:
- Private car
- Lunch
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance fees, making and painting ceramic products ( 1 product can bring to home)
- 1 water bottle
- Insurance
EXCLUDED:
- Personal Expenses, bar, drinks
- Tips and gratuities
We wish you to enjoy a comfortable and relaxing trip and each minute of your journey is update into a DVD which we want special offer for all private tour & group tour from 10 person. The most beautiful moment, memorable of Vietnam will be saved forever.
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