Bat Trang Ceramic
Village - Dong Ky Carpentry Village Tour full day
Bat Trang Ceramic Village:
On the left bank of Red 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, Bat 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.
Dong Ky Carpentry Village:
Dong Ky was at one time known as the ‘firecracker village’. Prior to 1995 (when
the Government banned fire crackers) there was always a firecracker festival in
Dong Ky. A competition for the loudest firecracker once resulted in the
building of a gargantuan 16m long firecracker.
With the firecracker industry now extinguished, the village survives by
producing beautiful traditional furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl. If you
wish, you can have handcrafted furniture custom-made here and exported directly
to your address abroad. Arranging the payment may prove a bit tricky if you are
leaving Vietnam before the final product is produced and shipped. Dong Ky is
15km north-east of Hanoi.
itenerary :8:30am.
Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi, driver to Bat Trang, the famous village is
situated approx 15km outside of Hanoi, surrounded by fertile farmland. Watch
the artisans forming, painting and glazing their products, which are then baked
for several days in huge kilns.
12:00pm. Lunch at local restaurant!
1:30pm Proceed to Dong Ky, the famous traditional wood carving
village, Watch carpenters forming, carving and polishing wood products, making
decorated pictures by snail, oyster shells. Taking photos & book some wood
products by shipment if you like!
Return to hotel at 4:30pm. Finish the unforgettable trip at your hotel!
Tour Cost included:
Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.
Private transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up
and drop-off at hotel.
English Speaking Tour guide. Other languages on request
All entrance and sightseeing fees
All taxes & services charge.
Tour Cost Non Included:
Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program.
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping/ Gratuities
Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural
calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any
accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc ...