Complete your visit to Hanoi with an excursion to the countryside on this private day trip. Explore the culture aspects of Vietnamese art with the famous traditional villages- Bat Trang Pottery and Dong Ho Painting Village, visit workshop and see how the skillful artisan create an amazing products.

HIGHLIGHT:

-Visit two famous traditional villages on the bank of Red River

-Understand about the Vietnamese traditional art includes pottery and folk painting

– An opportunity to create an own product under the guidance of artisan.

ITINERARY:

Today our driver and an experienced English Speaking tour guide escorted you for exploring the traditional tour in two famous village in North Vietnam that are Bat Trang village and Dong Ho village.

In the morning, visit Bat Trang pottery village, about 13 kilometers south east of Hanoi center. Bat Trang village renowned for its over 500 years-old. Upon arrival, a fascinating views of all pottery and ceramic showrooms scattering all over the village. Stop at a small family factory to see how they manufacture their products. Watch the artisans form, paint and glaze their products and you will have a chance to practice your talent with wet clay and a mound. Have lunch at the restaurant before heading to another village is Dong Ho Village.

Enjoy a scenic drive through the peaceful countryside to Dong Ho Village, known for its 300-year-old woodblock folk paintings produced on ‘dzo’ tree bark paper. At its height, the entire village was devoted to this art. Today, there are only a handful of families who are keeping the tradition alive. Visit the home of an elder craftsman and his family and learn about their efforts in preserving this soulful art form.

DURATION: 1 DAY