Ao Dai Photography Tour in Hanoi & Bat Trang Ceramic Village Tour
Try your hand at pottery-making in a famous ceramic village, then dress up in Vietnam's most famous garment, the Ao Dai, as you visit Hanoi's top attractions with a professional photographer.
- Learn about the history and process of ceramic-making in Bat Trang, a famous ceramic village near Hanoi
- Get hands-on experience in making your own ceramic pieces with the help of local artisans
- Enjoy a delicious lunch of local cuisine rich with bold flavors
- Dress up in Vietnam's national costume, the Ao Dai, and enjoy a photo session with a professional photographer at some of the most iconic locations in Hanoi
- Tour worry-free with the convenience of round-trip transportation and a tour guide speaking your preferred language (English, Chinese, Korean, and more available)
Options
Ao Dai Photography Tour in Hanoi & Bat Trang Ceramic Village Tour (Multiple Languages)
Additional Info
This is still a shared trip; you will be departing with other passengers
You will join the program with the Tour Guide in your required language
What's included in Ao Dai Photography Tour in Hanoi & Bat Trang Ceramic Village Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
7:30 am: After a pick-up from your meeting point, depart for Bat Trang Village
8:30: Arriving at Bat Trang, you'll discover a pretty rural village surrounded by fertile farmlands and bustling with ceramics and pottery activities. Stroll through the narrow streets lined with ceramic shops and workshops, and visit top attractions such as the Pottery Market, the Communal House, and the Bat Trang Pagoda
11:00 am: Stop for an early lunch at a local restaurant that features traditional Bat Rang cuisine and other delicious Vietnamese dishes
1:00 pm: Try your hand at ceramic-making, led and guided by a skilled artisan
2:00 pm: Continue your tour with a visit to the Bat Trang Ceramic Museum (entrance fee at own expense) and learn about the history of Bat Trang as a ceramics production center in Vietnam. You may also visit the market to shop for souvenirs and gifts to take home
3:30 pm: Depart for your return trip to Hanoi. Once back, put on the traditional Ao Dai and get your pictures taken by a professional photographer as you tour some of Hanoi's best attractions
Stop at Sword Lake, considered the heart of the capital with unique French-inspired buildings and traditional Vietnamese architecture. You also get the opportunity to visit the Ngoc Son ancient temple, situated on a small island in the lake (entrance fee at your own expense)
Connected by the gorgeous red The Huc Bridge, the Ngoc Son Temple is one of the most famous and visited temples in Vietnam, and is considered a symbol of Hanoi's beauty, history, and spiritual significance
Finally, head over to Phung Hung Mural Street, located in Hanoi Quarter that features colorful and striking murals depicting Hanoi's past and present. Depending on the time and traffic, you may also stroll around the Hanoi Old Quarter area to continue the tour and take photos
6:00 pm: Your fun day ends! Enjoy a drop-off at your meeting-point
Food and Drinks
— What You Can Expect —
Start your tour with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House, then depart for Bat Trang Village, located on the outskirts of Hanoi and famous for its high-quality ceramics and pottery production. Situated along the banks of the Red River with access to an abundant supply of raw ingredients such as clay and glaze, Bat Trang has been the center of ceramics production in Vietnam since the 14th century.
Upon your arrival, spend your time exploring the narrow streets lined with ceramic stores and workshops. There are many different types of products for sale, including bowls, vases, plates, teapots, and figurines. Most of them are decorated with intricate patterns and designs, and some are even hand-painted. In addition to shopping, participate in a ceramic-making workshop, led and guided by a skilled artisan. Create your own ceramic piece, which can be taken home as a souvenir.
Once you're done exploring Bat Trang, make your way back to Hanoi, where it's time to put on the Ao Dai, Vietnam's national costume and a striking symbol of beauty and elegance. Dressed in your Ao Dai, enjoy your first professional photography session at Sword Lake, also known as Hoan Kiem Lake and famous for The Huc Bridge, a traditional Vietnamese-style bridge that leads to Ngoc Son temple, which sits on a small island in the lake. Guests may enter the temple at their own expense. The next spot is Phung Hung Mural Street, an attraction in the Old Quarter that features colorful murals depicting Hanoi's past and present. The beautiful paintings will make the perfect backdrop for your pictures, and if you have time, stroll around the Old Quarter for memorable photos!
— Important Info —
- Pick-up point: Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter within Hoan Kiem district area & Hanoi Opera House (No.1 Trang Tien, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi)
- Pick-up time: 7:00 am
- Tour duration: Around 11 hours
- Returning time: 6:00 pm
Inclusions
- Transportation
- Meal(s) as mentioned above
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Ao dai rental
- Photographer
- Travel insurance
- All international and domestic flight tickets
- Personal expenses such as drinks during the meal and shopping expenses
- Tip for guide and driver
- Other expenses not mentioned in the program
- Guests must wear long clothes, long trousers when visiting the pagodas, temples
- Customers preserve their own properties, air ticket and other valuable things during the trip.
Meet
Venues
- Hanoi Old Quarter Within Hoan Kiem District Area
- Hanoi Opera House
Meeting / End Points
- Bat Trang Village
