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Despite the expansion of modern Hanoi, traditions in its center and suburban areas remain proud and strong. On the Bat Trang Ceramic and Dong Ho Villages Tour, we will discover two ancient handicraft villages, both celebrated nationwide for the fabulous works of art that they continue to create to this day.
Both the ceramic works of Bat Trang and the woodblock paintings of Dong Ho have graced royal palaces throughout their history, shining a spotlight on these culture-heavy trades that have been revered for centuries. On this day tour from Hanoi, we visit both of these villages and speak to the locals about their intensely Vietnamese traditions, while also taking the time to shop for some of the most unique and genuine souvenirs available in Vietnam.
Activities: Visit Bat Trang village and Dong Ho village to discover their local crafts, with lunch and an extra trip to But Thap Pagoda included.
At 08:00 am, our guide will pick you up from your hotel and begin your Bat Trang and Dong Ho day tour with the transfer to Hanoi’s eastern suburbs, where we find the ceramic center of northern Vietnam - Bat Trang.
We spend the next two hours in the village, discovering the local love of pottery and the unlimited variations that are birthed in the hands of skilled artisans. We will see rows of local houses where both small and incredibly large pieces of ceramic pottery are made, along with a walk around the markets to find genuine products at very low prices. Before we leave, we will offer the opportunity to try firing your own pottery through a lesson with a local, which is available for a small, additional cost.
At around 12:00 pm, we sit down for lunch in Bat Trang while watching the beautifully simple scenes on display outside.
Following this, we travel to the Duong River on the way to our next destination, Dong Ho painting village. This is a stunning enclave housing a very ancient tradition, which has reached the peak of its popularity in the Imperial Palace of Hue. Highly skilled artists keep this long-held culture alive by painting colorful works of art for businesses and collectors around the country, which we will see on a walk through the village. The guide will help us to translate as we talk to the locals about their proud line of work, as well as the possibility of buying unique masterpieces directly from the artist.
We start our return to Hanoi, stopping at the magnificent But Thap Pagoda, a beautiful piece of architecture near to the Duong River. The stone tiered pagoda and bull-horned roofs are typical of 13th-century Buddhist architecture, as are the impressive carved wooden statues found within.
At about 5:00 pm, we arrive back in the Hanoi Old Quarter and end the Bat Trang and Dong Ho Village Day trip from Hanoi at your hotel.
Thank you for joining us for this Vietnam Group tour. We wish you all the best for your future endeavors around Vietnam!
Meals: Lunch
Activities: Visit Bat Trang village and Dong Ho village to discover their local crafts, with lunch and an extra trip to But Thap Pagoda included.
At 08:00 am, our guide will pick you up from your hotel and begin your Bat Trang and Dong Ho day tour with the transfer to Hanoi’s eastern suburbs, where we find the ceramic center of northern Vietnam - Bat Trang.
We spend the next two hours in the village, discovering the local love of pottery and the unlimited variations that are birthed in the hands of skilled artisans. We will see rows of local houses where both small and incredibly large pieces of ceramic pottery are made, along with a walk around the markets to find genuine products at very low prices. Before we leave, we will offer the opportunity to try firing your own pottery through a lesson with a local, which is available for a small, additional cost.
At around 12:00 pm, we sit down for lunch in Bat Trang while watching the beautifully simple scenes on display outside.
Following this, we travel to the Duong River on the way to our next destination, Dong Ho painting village. This is a stunning enclave housing a very ancient tradition, which has reached the peak of its popularity in the Imperial Palace of Hue. Highly skilled artists keep this long-held culture alive by painting colorful works of art for businesses and collectors around the country, which we will see on a walk through the village. The guide will help us to translate as we talk to the locals about their proud line of work, as well as the possibility of buying unique masterpieces directly from the artist.
We start our return to Hanoi, stopping at the magnificent But Thap Pagoda, a beautiful piece of architecture near to the Duong River. The stone tiered pagoda and bull-horned roofs are typical of 13th-century Buddhist architecture, as are the impressive carved wooden statues found within.
At about 5:00 pm, we arrive back in the Hanoi Old Quarter and end the Bat Trang and Dong Ho Village Day trip from Hanoi at your hotel.
Thank you for joining us for this Vietnam Group tour. We wish you all the best for your future endeavors around Vietnam!
Meals: Lunch
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Riding down the beauty-flanked river in Tam Coc on a local sampan boat for a serene 1.5 hours
Marvelling at the soaring mountains and carpets of rice that give Ninh Binh its green allure
Cycling through the village of Tam Coc to find the best of its architecture and nature
Relaxing into the private transit from Hanoi to Ninh Binh across the wonderful Red River Delta
Cruising serenely across the Trang An River on a traditional boat flanked by the outstanding beauty
Exploring the impressive Bai Dinh Pagoda across the many architectural wonders of its buildings
Absorbing the green majesty of Ninh Binh in its mountains, rivers, rice paddies and wild jungle
Riding along the placid Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc, a serene alternative to the traffic of Hanoi
Having the freedom of choice between a visit to Bich Dong Pagoda or a cycle around Tam Coc
Enjoying the beautifully scenic ride between Hanoi and Mai Chau, with photo stops on the way
Having lunch in a highly traditional stilt house belonging to a family of the Thai ethnic group
Cycling along quaint paths and enjoying the explosion of colour and beauty on panoramic display
Visiting the ancient citadel of Son Tay and learning of the architecture and history on display
Strolling around the picturesque alleyways of Duong Lam, a village with many strong traditions
Finding beauty in the redbrick and stone architecture of Mong Phu Temple and Mia Pagoda
Taking the scenic drive through beautiful Ninh Binh to arrive in its tropical national park
Walking around a monkey rescue centre and seeing many different and protected species
Having a local lunch in a traditional stilt house, with a view onto the natural beauty of the park
