The village of Bat Trang is a famous tourist destination known for its pottery making. It is often included in the tourist routes in northern Vietnam, and many visitors to Hanoi will stop by. However, most of the visits are only half a day long, and the main activities are usually buying pottery. This simple village has recently attracted a lot of attention thanks to the new attractions that have recently appeared.
Bachang Village is surprisingly close to the center of Hanoi
Bachan Village is located in the Gia Lam province, which belongs to the city of Hanoi. It is approximately 40 minutes by car from the old city of Hanoi.
It is located near the city of Banchon, and you can easily visit it. Here are basic information about this nearby village.
Bachang Village is located on the east bank of the Hong River, which is oriented southeast from the center of Hanoi. Bachang means "a large courtyard," and it dates back to the Ly Dynasty (11th to 13th centuries). It is now considered the oldest pottery village in Vietnam.
In Bachan Village, artisans produce and sell artistic pottery of various types and designs. In recent years, a hands-on experience class where young people can mold their own pottery and take home the finished product has become popular.
How to get to Bachan Village
Since it is close to the center of Hanoi, there are various ways to get there. If you want to save some money, the bus is recommended, but it won't cost you much if you use a motorcycle or a taxi.
Bus
Take the bus number 47A from the Ronbien Bus Terminal
Time required: Approximately 30 minutes
Price: 7000 VND one way
Motorcycle
Grab bike ride from Hanoi Old Town
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
Price: Approximately 100,000 VND one way
Taxi
Take a taxi from Hanoi Old Town
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
Price: Approximately 200,000 VND one way
Dive into the Ceramics Museum to learn all about Bacchan pottery!
The "Vietnam Handicraft Village Essence Center / Trung Tam Tinh Hoa Lang Nghe Viet," which opened in 2021, was built in 2018.
Construction began in 2021 and the building has five floors above ground and one floor below ground, with a total area of 3700 square meters.
1st floor
Famous Vietnamese handicrafts are displayed in more than a hundred items. There is also a shop selling products from Bachan Village.
Second floor
This is an exhibition space that showcases the past and present of Bacchan pottery. The spacious 500-square-meter space features a design that feels like being inside an old pottery kiln.
3rd floor
It is a modern art center of Bacchan Yaki. There are two rooms called home stay art, which serve as a rest space for visitors.
4th and 5th floors
The 4th floor houses a restaurant and café, and the floor features the tea art house "Huong Sa Tra" and a light sculpture.
Excited and excited! My first attempt at bakchan-yaki
In the basement G floor of the Vietnam Handicraft Village Essence Center, there is the "Ban Xoay studio," where you can experience the making of Baccarat pottery. Our editorial staff took on the challenge of making pottery for the first time in their lives.
Choosing clay
We choose clay for making pottery. The white clay used in Bacchan pottery has high plasticity and fine grains, making it difficult to dissolve in water.
Treatment of non-hazardous substances
Since there is often a mixture of unwanted substances in the clay used as raw material, it is removed before starting pottery making.
Sculpture
Place the clay on the turntable and use your hands to create the shape of the pottery.
Drying
When the shape is formed, heat it slowly in the oven to evaporate the moisture.
Paint
Paint freely using the brush.
Heating
After gradually increasing the temperature until the kiln reaches the maximum temperature, we will now slowly lower the temperature.
Done!
Information
Address: 28, hamlet 5, Bat Trang Village, Gia Lam Dist., Hanoi
8:00～18:00
Admission: VND 50,000 (G, 1st, 2nd, 4th floors) / VND 90,000 (3rd, 5th floors), including museum and pottery experience: VND 189,000, only the pottery experience is VND 7,000
URL: http://tinhhoalangnghe.vn
Must-visit sightseeing spots & restaurants
When you visit Banchang Village, don’t forget to explore the town’s markets and restaurants. Here are some recommended places to visit and restaurants to try.
Ceramics Market / Cho Do Gom
Each stall sells numerous pieces of pottery, including tableware, ornaments, and religious items. All of the products are made by renowned artisans.
I am satisfied.
Location: Hamlet 3/5, Bat Trang Village, Gia Lam Dist., Hanoi
Open: 7:30～17:30 (summer)/8:30～17:30 (winter)
Kugimura / Lang Co
It is a neighborhood where houses of traditional Vietnamese architectural style built about 100 years ago are lined up.
Cooperative housing in Bachan Village / Dinh Bat Trang
It was built in 1720 to worship the ancestors of the village of Bachan. Every year, a festival is held in the village on the second half of February of the old lunar calendar.
Location: Hamlet 1, Bat Trang Village, Gia Lam District, Hanoi
Ancient Kiln / Lo Gom Co (Lo Bau Co)
It is the only kiln left in the village that was built in the 20th century. It is currently on display only and is not in operation.
Location: Hamlet 3, Bat Trang Village, Gia Lam Dist., Hanoi
Open: 8:00～18:00
Phone: 097-923-6326
Hoa Tu Restaurant / Nha Hang Hoa Thu
We offer traditional dishes from Ika and Takenocho soup, fried spring rolls, mochi rice and zenzai, among others, at Bacchan Village.
Location: Hamlet 1, Bat Trang Village, Gia Lam Dist., Hanoi
Phone: 091-522-8938
Open: 9:00～20:00
Budget: 400,000 VND per person
Miss Gie's Rolled and Damping / Banh Cuon & Banh Bao Co Nghi
A Vietnamese restaurant with a clean atmosphere and small group seating. It is located in a quiet side street away from the main road, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The staff's gentle hospitality warms the heart.
Location: Hamlet 2, Bat Trang Village, Gia Lam Dist., Hanoi
Phone: 024-3874-4918
Open: 6:30～20:00
Budget: VND 10,000 per person
Cafe Dien Bao
This café features a lush, open-air space that blends seamlessly into nature. The drink and dessert menu includes a wide variety of coffee, tea, smoothies, and cakes.
Address: 28 Bat Trang St., Van Giang Dist., Hung Yen
Phone: 096-302-9119
Open: 7:00～23:00
Budget: VND 25,000 to VND 55,000
Dal Fiume
This stylish cafe is surrounded by greenery and blends in perfectly with nature. In addition to a drink menu featuring coffee, juices, smoothies, and more, there are also desserts and light snacks such as shaved ice.
Address: 28 Bat Trang St., Van Giang Dist., Hung Yen
Phone: 098-124-1691 / 038-446-4483
Open: 7:00～:00
Budget: VND 25,000 to VND 55,000
