The
Bat Trang ceramics village, a 500-year-old village, is located
about 10 km northeast of Hanoi on the left bank of the Red
River.
Bat Trang ceramics are truly the pride of Vietnam.
According to Vietnam's famous history book, Dai Viet Su Ky
Toan Thu, the name of Bat or Bat Trang Commune was first known
in 1352. However, unofficial records said that in the Ly dynasty
(1010-1225), villagers from Bo Bat commune in Ninh Binh Province
resettled in this area and called it Bat Trang Commune.
The villagers chose
the area because they found porcelain clay - a good material
to produce high quality porcelain and ceramics. The land is
also easy to access by a water way as it lies next to the
Nhi or Hong (Red) River.
Bat Trang ceramics
were sought for by people of all walks of life from royal
families in Thang Long (Hanoi) city to farmers. Since the
15th century, ceramic house-utensils made by the Bat Trang
village were also among the tributes to Chinese kings.
Program
- 1 :
Am
: 8h00 Pick up at your hotel to BAT TRANG, an old pottery village
& COLOA - an old citadel of Vietnam.
Pm
: Return to your hotel in Hanoi.
The traditional skill
Van Phuc is situated on the bank of Nhue River, 10km from
Hanoi on the southwest motorway. The village is in the centre
of Ha Dong Town, Ha Tay Province, and the biggest silk production
village in Vietnam. The sound of looms has filled Van Phuc
for a thousand years, and is a touching sound to villagers
when returning from far away.
The main road is surrounded by greenery and ponds, and colourful
bolts of silk drying on the road. In fact, the village’s
fine silk, commonly known as Ha Dong Silk, has inspired many
poets and composers to write about its beauty.
Program
- 2 : pick up from hotel in Hanoi
Am
: 8h00 Pick up from your hotel to VAN PHUC, a silk village,
TRAM pagoda & TRAM GIAN pagoda.
Pm
: Return to your hotel in Hanoi.
Price valid until 30 Dec 2009
Number of Persons |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
6 - 8 |
Rate
in USD per person |
118 USD |
68 USD |
65 USD |
45 USD |
36 USD |
Join group tour Option 1 & 2 (4 hours visiting ): 36 USD / person
Price
includes:
-
Transport by private car
-
English speaking guide
-
Entrance feess
Trip
Summary:
Where: |
Trip starts in and ends in Hanoi. |
When: |
All year round; |
Grade: |
Moderate to Strenous; |
Transport: |
Car or mini bus |
Meals: |
As indicated;
(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) |