Red River Boat to Bat Trang Ceramic Village
HIGHTLIGHTS
Travel Style: Classic Tours
Trip length: Day Tour, Half Day
Drift away from the busy streets of Hanoi on a gentle boat cruise down the Red River, taking in calm countryside vistas of sugarcane fields, riverside life, and tranquil waterways.
Arrive at the historic Bat Trang Ceramic Village, a thousand-year-old pottery hub famous across Vietnam for its fine porcelain, blue-white enamels, and skilled artisans. Wander the narrow alleys lined with pottery workshops and showrooms, watch artisans shaping clay and glazing ceramics, and try your hand at molding a bowl or painting a tile under expert guidance. This tour blends peaceful river travel, Vietnamese artisan culture, and hands-on creativity — perfect for anyone who wants a relaxing half-day escape with a cultural twist.
- Scenic boat ride along the Red River through rural outskirts of Hanoi
- Escape the city crowds and see local riverside life and countryside views
- Explore Bat Trang Ceramic Village, one of Vietnam’s most iconic pottery hubs
- Watch traditional ceramic-making techniques and visit artisan workshops
- Hands-on pottery experience: shape clay or paint ceramics with your own hands
- Opportunity to shop for beautiful handmade ceramic souvenirs
ITINERARY
11:00–11:30 – Hotel pickup and transfer to Bach Dang or Chuong Duong boat wharf in Hanoi.
11:30–12:00 – Embark the Red River cruise boat. Set off downstream, leaving the urban hustle behind, and enjoy the fresh breezes and green riverbanks.
12:00–13:00 – Lunch served on board (Vietnamese set menu or simple riverside meal).
13:00–13:30 – Arrive at Bat Trang Ceramic Village. Disembark and begin exploring.
13:30–14:30 – Guided walk through narrow alleys of Bat Trang. Visit family-run workshops to see how clay is turned into beautiful pottery, painted, glazed and fired.
14:30–15:30 – Hands-on pottery session: shape your own ceramic piece or try painting and decorating under an artisan’s direction.
15:30 – Free time to browse the village’s ceramic markets, choose souvenirs, or enjoy a tea break in a local pottery café.
16:30 – Return to the boat, cruise back to the wharf, and transfer back to your hotel. Tour ends.
*If you wish to book a private tour, you can send us your inquiry to make up a personalized itinerary and quotation based on the group sizes.
INQUIRY
Other information
- This tour could combine with a half day Hanoi city, visit the highlights of Hanoi vibrant metropolis.
- Boat ride times depend on river conditions. Morning or early afternoon departures are usually calmest.
- Bring sun protection, a hat, and a camera for the riverside scenery.
- Wear clothes you’re okay getting a little clay or glaze on during the pottery session.
- Workshops may have drying kilns nearby—opt to have your created ceramic piece shipped if you can’t take it home wet.
- Pottery shops offer a wide price range—from small painted tea cups to large decorative vases. Bargaining is often acceptable.
Tour Includes
- Pick up/drop off at your hotel in Hanoi by bus
- Boat trip
- English speaking guide.
- All entrance fees and sightseeing
- Vietnamese set lunch on boat
- Bottle water
Tour Excludes
- Beverages
- Travel insurance
- Tips and others not clearly mentioned above.