Bat Trang Ceramics Village
Description
Bat Trang Ceramic Village is situated on the banks of the Red River in the Gia Lam district, approximately 14 kilometers from Hanoi’s city center. This is the oldest and most famous pottery village in Vietnam, attracting domestic and international tourists alike. This town was founded during the Ly dynasty. Over the previous 500 years of history, there have been both ups and downs. However, the name Bat Trang continues to exist and expand. Bat Trang ceramic village products are widely regarded for its high quality, variety of designs, styles, and types, which are grouped into utilitarian categories such as home ceramics, worship items, fine pottery Art, architectural ceramics, and decorative ceramics. The ceramic bowl is distributed across the nation and even internationally. Bat Trang Ceramic Village is not only a location for the production of a national product brand that contributes to the preservation of the capital’s cultural values, but also one of Hanoi’s most popular tourist destinations.
Bat Trang Pottery Market
Bat Trang Pottery Market is a location that visitors to Bat Trang should not miss. The market occupies around six thousand square meters and is comprised of tiny stores offering various types of pottery-related handicrafts. The vendors at the market are also pleasant local locals. They offer a wide selection of the finest ceramic products, ranging from everyday home things (cups, dishes, bowls, etc.) to sophisticated designs such as: sculptures, decorations, tiny bonsai trees, keepsakes, hand-made ceramic images, etc. This craft is significantly less expensive than in any downtown Hanoi store.
History of Bat Trang Ceramic Village
Multiple texts assert that the Bat Trang pottery village was founded in the 14th or 15th century. Nevertheless, according to the locals, the settlement may have existed earlier. There are always two versions about the origin of the village. One of these relates that around 1100, during the Ly dynasty, when the nation was in its period of independence and beginning expansion, three scholars returned from a mission trip to China and taught the people of Bat Trang the ceramic craft industry they had learnt there. In the other account, the history of the village dates back to the 10th century, when King Ly Cong Uan moved the capital to Thang Long.
As a result of the establishment and growth of the capital, numerous businesspeople and artisans from far-flung regions have settled here. The abundance of white clay at the Bat Trang pottery settlement attracted numerous potters, including the Nguyen Ninh Trang family, who constructed kilns there. Consequently, Bat Trang has evolved from a typical ceramic and pottery town into a renowned ceramic and pottery center.As time passed, the village’s wares improved and were renowned for their superior quality, design, and glaze both inside and outside the country.
How to Get to Bat Trang Ceramic Village
There are three popular routes to the town filled with excellent pottery:
- By Bus: Bus is the most cost-effective and easiest way to reach Bat Trang Pottery Village Hanoi. From any location in Hanoi, you can catch a bus to the Long Bien Transit Bus Station. Then, continue to Bat Trang Village using bus No. 47. Simply take a seat and take in the beautiful scenery.
- By motorbike or car: The route is quite easy. Chuong Duong Bridge, Vinh Thuong Bridge, and Thanh Tri Bridge must be crossed. Then, turn right and travel along the bank of the Red River until you see the Bat Trang Ceramic Village sign.
- By Boat: Every weekend, there are boat cruises on the Red River that include a stop at Bat Trang Village. The tours cost between 350,000 and 400,000 VND per person. It is vital to inquire beforehand whether boats sail through this village.
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Working Hours
- Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Sunday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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