Private tour Bat Trang ceramic village - Van Phuc silk village with local meals
Description
Bat Trang, traditional porcelain and pottery village with history of seven centuries, is an interesting attraction in Hanoi that tourists should not ignore. Van Phuc Silk Village Hanoi is renowned for its traditional silk weaving techniques and high quality products, making it one of the most visited craft village in Vietnam. Established over a century ago, this tranquil locale is home to massive banyan trees, wells, communal houses, and local artisans producing a wide range of apparel and souvenirs using traditional looms.
Tour Options
Itinerary
- Ceramic village, local market - Van Phuc silk village
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotels are not in Hanoi Old Quarter, Pls go to my office at 47 Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is smart casual
Reviews(4)
The quality and quantity of ceramics available is amazing! Harley was great in leading us through the market and helping when I made a purchase. He also served as translator, history, professor, and gave us options to do some extra shopping. There was never a worry with our driver. He handled the traffic well and we didn’t have to wait long for him to pick us up after shopping.
First of all, it was a lot and long sitting in the car, arriving at the silk village, the dirtiness and the mess is noticeable. Well. Interesting to see the silk weavers at work. Next village was the ceramics village, huge number of ceramics shops with a huge stock. If you already like something; it will not be shipped for you ..and taking a vase in your suitcase seems not advisable. All in all so rather disappointing
We did a private tour with myself, 2 of my daughters and a granddaughter (5 years old). Our tour guide, Thi, went out of his way to pay attention to my granddaughter and make her feel comfortable. It was her first experience in Vietnam and was a bit overwhelmed at times. We started our tour at the ceramics village where Thi helped us shop and negotiate. Before we left we were given the opportunity to actually work with a potter's wheel, by far the most fun for everyone. We followed with a lunch in Hanoi (excellent street food) and then some time at the silk village. Park of the silk village was visiting a Pagoda with Thi as our guide. I highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Our guide Thi took me and my visiting family members on a full day tour of Bat Tràng and Vinh Phuc silk village. He was an excellent host, punctual, courteous, knowledgeable, and an all around excellent human being. He helped us navigate the ceramics market and negotiate prices on items we purchased in Bat Tràng and thanks to his guidance we were able to bring home quite a few excellent pieces. After the village he took us to an amazing lunch at a hole-in-the-wall place that I (being a native Hanoian) would never have found. During the car rides around the city he was very informative about Vietnamese history and ended our visit to the silk village with a viewing of a beautiful pagoda. To crown it all off he was so helpful with entertaining our 5 year old tour member even giving her a lift across a busy street. I can not recommend this guide more!
