All you need to know about Bat Trang Ceramic Village Hanoi

Coming to Hanoi, visitors will have countless options for interesting places to visit. Smile Travel wants to tell you about a famous place, especially for tourists who have a passion for learning about the cultural beauty and exploring traditional craft villages of Vietnam – that is Bat Trang Ceramic Village. 

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1. What is the address of Bat Trang Ceramic Village? How to get to the ceramic village?

Located along the Red River, Gia Lam district, about 15km from Hanoi center and about 40 km from Noi Bai airport, Bat Trang Ceramic Village Vietnam has long been a hot name searched for by tourists on social networks. With such a geographical distance, traveling to visit the pottery village is not too difficult. 

Bat Trang ceramic village has a long history of formation and development, and is the most famous in Vietnam. This place specializes in producing all kinds of ceramics, with diverse, eye-catching and unique designs. To get to Bat Trang ceramic village, visitors can choose the following forms of transportation:

1.1. Motorcycles, cars

To use a motorbike to get around, you will pass Chuong Duong bridge and follow the Red River, you will see a sign pointing to the pottery village, then you just need to move like the sign and you will get to where you want. arrive. To ensure you get to your destination without getting lost, you can flexibly use Google Maps for directions.

1.2. Bus

For those who want to save travel costs while still ensuring safety, the bus will be the top priority means of transport. You can catch a bus from locations in central Hanoi to the transfer station in Long Bien. From here, you continue to take bus number 47A to reach Bat Trang pottery village with a ticket price is not too much.

Tourists can refer to some Hanoi 1 day tour with Smile Travel below:

>> Hanoi Jeep Tours

>> Hanoi City Shared Day Tour

>> Hanoi 1 day tour including cyclo tour

2. What is the ticket price for Bat Trang Ceramic Village?

• Entrance ticket and visit the ceramic space on floors 1,2,4: 50,000 VND/person
• Tickets to visit CHON contemporary art center | DEL’ART on 3rd floor: 90,000 VND/person, free for children under 1m3
• Ticket to experience being a ceramic artist and bring home products: 70,000 VND/adult and 50,000 VND/child under 1m3.
• Huong Sa Art House tea meditation ticket: 90,000 VND/person, free for children under 1m3.
• Combo ticket 1: 189,000 VND/person. Includes: enjoying the art of light sculpture + visiting the contemporary art center + visiting the Bat Trang pottery space + Turntable Square + Experience being an artisan.
• Combo ticket 2: 249,000 VND/person. Includes: enjoy light sculpture art + dine at Tinh Hoa restaurant + visit contemporary art center + visit Bat Trang pottery space + Turntable Square + Experience being an artisan. 

Bat Trang Pottery Village is open from 8:00 to 17:30 (from Monday to Friday) and for Saturday and Sunday it is open from 8:00 to 18:00.

3. What is attractive about Bat Trang ceramic village?

When coming to Bat Trang Ceramic Village, in addition to seeing items made from extremely sophisticated ceramics, visitors also have many other interesting experiences for you to explore.

3.1. Explore the unique architecture of Bat Trang Ancient Village

Coming to Bat Trang without visiting the ancient village would be a mistake. The Ancient Village is an ancient residential area located right in the heart of the pottery village. With ancient houses bearing the mark of time, narrow alleys and typical yin and yang tiled roofs, the ancient village is like a vivid picture of the life of ancient Bat Trang people.

We suggest you two typical places in this ancient village that you cannot miss: 

• Van Van ancient house: bearing the mark of time with an age of more than 200 years. This house is considered an artistic masterpiece, with unique ceramic motifs, dragon vases, blue enamel kettles, impressive ceramic molds… all leave visitors speechless.
• Bat Trang village communal house: is the place to worship the Tutelary God. There are major festivals throughout the year that are held at the village communal house.

3.2. Bat Trang ceramic market with sophisticated ceramic products

Bat Trang Ceramic Market is a destination not to be missed when you come to Hanoi. Here, you will not only be able to freely shop for unique ceramic products but also have the opportunity to explore the traditional ceramic production process. Take time to walk around the market, admire the works of art and listen to the stories of the artisans. Surely you will have memorable experiences at Bat Trang.

3.3. Explore Bat Trang Ceramic Museum – a unique cultural space

When you first set foot at the Bat Trang Ceramic Museum, you will surely be overwhelmed by the massive, skillfully built structure. With a unique design, inspired by the image of a potter’s wheel, the museum is like a giant hourglass, marking the ups and downs of the village’s history.

Entering the museum, visitors will explore a large display space, displaying thousands of precious ceramic artifacts, from ancient ceramic samples to contemporary works of art. Each floor of the museum has a different theme, helping visitors have an overview of the formation and development process of Bat Trang pottery village.

Along with the “unique” architecture, the 6 floors of ceramic display and experience are also highlights of the museum, attracting many visitors to take photos and check-in.

• 1st floor: welcoming space with giant spirals, an ideal place for visitors to freely take lovely photos to keep as souvenirs.
• 2nd floor: displaying ceramic sculptures from each period from past to present. I advise you to go in a circular direction from left to right to visit.
• 3rd floor: art center displaying unique ceramic works. You will admire and enjoy extremely impressive contemporary ceramic art sculptures.
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• 4th floor: this area includes the Royal hall, culinary restaurants and cafes. After visiting the floors below, you can rest on the 4th floor to sip coffee or enjoy the cuisine of Bat Trang pottery village.
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• 5th floor: area of ​​Huong Sa Tra – Huong Sa Art House. This is a tea ceremony and light sculpture space for visitors. In this area, you will have the opportunity to see the panoramic view of Bat Trang, enjoy coffee or confide and talk about tea.
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• Floor G: area to experience being a ceramic artist. You will be able to manually manipulate each step to create a ceramic product. The ceramic products created are all personally owned and you can take them home as souvenirs.

3.4. Experience making your own pottery at the pottery making yard

 Making pottery yourself not only helps you relax and reduce stress, but is also an opportunity for you to better understand the traditional ceramic production process. Every product you create contains your enthusiasm and creativity. It is not only an object but also a beautiful memory of the trip to Bat Trang. Try to imagine the feeling of using bowls and plates made by yourself, you will definitely feel extremely proud. 

3.5. Visit the ancient gourd furnace

The ancient gourd furnace in Bat Trang is a destination not to be missed for those who love to explore and learn about traditional culture. With unique architecture and a long history, the ancient gourd kiln is a living museum of ceramics. Coming here, you will not only admire a unique architectural work but also have the opportunity to learn about the traditional ceramic production process, from choosing raw materials to burning the product. This is an extremely meaningful and memorable cultural experience.

5. What dishes to enjoy when visiting Bat Trang Ceramic Village Hanoi? 

When visiting Bat Trang ceramic village, you will not only be immersed in the creative space of artisans but also have the opportunity to enjoy the delicious specialties of this land. Here are some suggestions for dishes you should try when coming to Bat Trang:

• Wolf flower seed tea: This is Bat Trang’s specialty tea, made from fragrant roasted wolf flower seeds, mixed with boiling water. Delicious, refreshing taste, very good for health.
• Squid and bamboo shoot soup: This dish is made from fresh bamboo shoots, fresh squid and spices to create a rich, refreshing flavor.
• Stir-fried kohlrabi with squid: A rustic dish but very attractive with the sweetness of kohlrabi, the aroma of squid and the spicy taste of chili.
• Sticky rice with sugar sweet soup: A familiar snack of Bat Trang people, with fragrant sticky rice and sweet sweet sweet soup.
• Coconut milk baked potato cake: Fragrant, greasy baked potato cake with a layer of coconut filling inside.
• Che kho: Special sweet soup with many types of beans and coconut, has a sweet and cool taste.

Bach Nhat wine: This is Bat Trang’s specialty wine, brewed in large clay jars, with a delicious and unique flavor.

6. Notes when coming to Bat Trang ceramic village

To have a complete visit to Bat Trang pottery village, visitors should note the following things:

• Remember to bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen if it’s hot and when you have to travel by motorbike.
• If you take the bus, remember to prepare cash in VND.
• When visiting the Ceramic Village, you should dress politely, not litter, and walk carefully to avoid bumping into fragile products.

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Indeed, Bat Trang Ceramic Village Vietnam is a vivid testament to the richness and diversity of Vietnamese culture. Come to the pottery village to feel and immerse yourself in creating vivid ceramic products for yourself. 

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