BAT TRANG CRAFT VILLAGE
Coming to Bat Trang, you can't miss out on visiting Bat Trang Craft Village with its distinct and historic architecture. You have the opportunity to explore the ancient village on a traditional buffalo cart to enjoy the rustic atmosphere. Some notable destinations that kept the traces of the ancient times are the Van Van ancient house and the Bat Trang village hall. A wooden house that held up for more than 200 years, the Van Van ancient house is an architectural masterpiece that consists of ceramic motifs, blue enamel kettles, dragon vases, ceramic stamping mold sets, etc., from before the 15th century. The Bat Trang village hall is the place of worship for the village's Tutelary God and is also a venue for festivals all year round. If you go to Bat Trang ancient village during the festival, you can discover its extremely unique and lively culture.
YARD FOR POTTERY MAKING
An interesting experience at Bat Trang Pottery Village is that you can mold products made from ceramic and enamel yourself. With only 40.000 VND - 60.000 VND, you can become a real potter and freely create finished products from clay and a wheel. Although it may be a bit confusing at first if you don't know how to use it, you will receive dedicated instructions from skilled potters right in Bat Trang ancient village. After you finish your “masterpiece", the product will be kiln-dried to bring home.
BAT TRANG CERAMIC MARKET
Ceramic market is a place where you can find your very own souvenir, unique and inexpensive. The stalls at the ceramic market sell many ceramic products such as souvenirs, dishes, cups, decorative arts, altar items, etc., which are extremely eye-catching. All of the products here are created by the hands of famous artisans. You can observe and record the process of ceramics-making at the mini pottery courtyards inside the market.
Address: Bat Trang village, Bat Trang commune, Gia Lam district, Hanoi.
Opening hours: Every day of the week.
Ticket price: Free
Bat Trang pottery village is about 10 km away from Hanoi city center, you can use public transportation - bus number 47 or private car.
