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May 13, 2014 / 15:39

Bat Trang Ceramic village attracts tourists

Bat Trang village has been well known for its ceramic and pottery products of high quality.

Located to Hanoi’s southeast, past the Chuong Duong Bridge and 10km along the Red River dyke, the traditional Bat Trang craft village is an ideal shopping destination for visitor.
 
 
Bat Trang ceramic village has become a popular destination for the young living in Hanoi (college or high school students) to visit during weekends.
It has also become famous among foreign tourists who want to understand more about the historical and traditional values in each handicraft product.There are a lot of travel agencies that offer one day tour from Hanoi to the village at reasonable prices.
Choose a  tour that best fits your time frame and visit this beautiful village and may be buy some ceramic goods as souvenirs for your trip in Vietnam.
For those domestically inclined, sophisticated bowl sets and vases are available to buy.  Many people appreciate the stately elegance of porcelain relics and paintings. Younger visitors can admire wind-chimes, bracelets, and plaster horses.
Bat Trang artisans have augmented the traditional blue and white enamels with new shades and finishes matching modern styles.
Prices have not climbed in line with the village’s arriving tourists. A set of cups averages VND100,000–VND500,000. A vase can be bought for VND120,000–VND180,000, with specialty items selling for more.
Some factories in Bat Trang village are busy fulfilling hundreds of orders from shops across the country.