Pottery and Silk : Bat Trang Ceramic Village & Van Phuc Silk Village Tour

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Stop At: Bat Trang Moment - pottery workshop, 53/104 Tran Khanh Du, Dakao ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam

On the left bank of Hong river and about 10 km from Hanoi in East (in Gia Lam District, Hanoi), there situated a pottery village, which is the most famous and long-standing pottery village in Vietnam for its name of Bat Trang. Up to present, Ba Trang Pottery Village has still been operating and developing ceaselessly. According to a legend, the village was first called as Bach Tho Phuong before its name was changed into Bat Trang Phuong. People in the village remember in their memory that the place of their origin Bo Bat Village (or called Bach Bat Village), Yen Mo District, Ninh Binh Province.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Van Phuc Silk Village, On the Nhue River, 10 km southwest of Hanoi Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

Just 15km to the west of Ha Noi is a place renowned over centuries for its silk-making and silk products - Van Phuc village in Ha Dong of former Ha Tay Province (Hanoi now)

In recent years, the village has enjoyed the revival of its craft due to a surging demand for silk in both the domestic and foreign markets.

It has long been a universal byword of luxury, often worn by the world’s richest, most powerful citizens, nowadays, the fine and lustrous cloth that originally comes from the cocoon of the silkworm is much more affordable for "ordinary" folk.

Silk is currently enjoying a fashion renaissance, particularly as its many varieties can be made into a wide range of designs suitable for all facets of modern life.


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Vietnam Sightseeing, C5, Trung Kinh Street,Cau Giay District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

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Duration: 10 minutes

Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
  • English Speaking Tour guide. Other languages on request
  • Entry/Admission - Bat Trang Moment - pottery workshop
  • Entry/Admission - Van Phuc Silk Village
Not included
  • Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program.
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping / Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
80% Cultural
40%