Hands in Clay, Hearts in Bat Trang: Pottery class & Train Street
Discover the Best of Hanoi: Art, History, and Urban Thrills
Start your journey in the historic Bat Trang village, where you'll craft your own pottery masterpiece and explore ancient alleyways.
Then, dive into Hanoi's vibrant urban scene at the famous Train Street, savoring egg coffee as trains rumble by.
Conclude your journey with a relaxing rickshaw ride through Hanoi's charming streets, absorbing the city's unique blend of old and new.
This tour offers a perfect blend of hands-on artistry, cultural insights, and urban adventure, showcasing the diverse facets of life in and around Hanoi.
Options
No Rickshaw Ride
No rickshaw ride
What's included in Hands in Clay, Hearts in Bat Trang: Pottery class & Train Street
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Bat Trang Ceramics Village
Arrive at the historic Bat Trang village, renowned for its centuries-old pottery tradition. Your adventure begins at the village gate, where you'll disembark from the bus. From the temple, embark on a fascinating stroll through the ancient village's winding alleys. These narrow pathways form an intricate maze-like network, offering a glimpse into the heart of this timeless craft community. Your walk through the labyrinthine alleys leads you to the vibrant pottery market, where has our pottery workshop. Let's have an immersive hands-on experience and learn the art of crafting ceramics from skilled local artisans and try your hand at creating your own pottery piece. After your pottery adventure, make a quick visit to the nearby Tieu Dao pagoda, also known as the pottery pagoda. Explore its unique architecture and learn about its historical significance in relation to the village's pottery heritage.
The tour then transitions back to the heart of Hanoi, where you'll experience the famous Train Street. Enjoy a cup of Hanoi's signature egg coffee while waiting for a train to pass through this narrow urban corridor - a truly unique spectacle.
Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
Conclude your exploration with a relaxing rickshaw ride through the charming French Quarter, absorbing the city's unique ambiance as you make your way back to your hotel.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Crafting pottery at the workshop
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 01 bottle/person
- 01 cup of egg coffee/ person
- Guide
- Fee for the 30 minutes rickshaw ride
- Your appreciation for service of the tour guide and driver
- All other personal expenses which is not mentioned above
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included in total tour duration.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- This coffee shop is next to the HSBC ATM, right at the opposite side of the water fountain in front of Hoan Kiem Lake
End Points
- After seeing the train cross by, the rickshaw will ride you across the Old Quarter and then drop you off at your hotel inside Old Quarter area (Please provide) If you are staying outside of the Old Quarter, please tell us where you want to be dropped off.
