Tour Type: Private tour
Departure: 08:30 - 09:00
End of Tour: 18:30 - 19:00
Duration: 1 Day
Transport: Private Car/Van/Bus
Sight Seeing: Bat Trang Ceramic village / Ho Chi Minh Complex / Temple Literature / Hoa Lo Prison / Train Street / Food Tour

Price: 50 USD / 1 pax

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Hanoi City Tour and Bat Trang Ceramic 1 Day

OVERVIEW

Hanoi, literally the “city between the rivers”, is the capital and second biggest city of Viet Nam. The historical Old Town, the colonial French Quarter, ancient temples of more than a thousand years of age, and various scenic lakes and landmarks make up one of the most fascinating cities of Southeast Asia, with a mix of Chinese and French influences enriching the vibrant Vietnamese culture.

Highlights

Witness how regional ceramic products are made
Chat with the local artisans
Try making your own ceramic item for your loved one
Visit the Hochiminh complex: Independence Square, President Palace, his house, Temple of Literature, Hoa lo Prison to learn more about Vietnamese War history.
Walk the 36 streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Join the locals and shop in the local markets
Uncover the history of the Old Quarter of Hanoi
Listen as your guide explains the culinary context of the city and hear about the cultural significance of local specialties
Have a drink at the train street

08:00 – 08:30: Pick up you from your hotel and head northeast along the left bank of the Red River to Bat Trang Village. The village is surrounded by fertile farmland and is well known for its beautiful ceramics. Bat Trang is filled with wall-to-wall shops selling ancient and modern ceramics. It is not only a booming business, but also a trade that helps to keep traditional crafts alive. Have a chance to chat with the local artisans at work or try sitting behind a potter’s wheel to see how they create ceramic vases and other masterpieces in their kilns. To make products with different shapes, the artisans must perform many processes from choosing clay, drawing, dealing with and mixing additives, forming shapes, heating, and more to finish products. This work needs meticulous and hard-working artisans. The craftsmen will teach us how to make pottery by turning the table. Next, visit the Ceramic Museum

12:00: Leave the village and drive back to Hanoi for Vietnamese lunch . If you are interested in Cuisine in Hanoi you can check out our tour Hanoi Food Walking Tour or regular Hanoi city Tour

Next, we are going to visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the Hochiminh Mausoleum and walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda which worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world. Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century. Heading to visit Hoa Lo Prison to learn more about Vietnamese people during the Wars.

17:00: Then back to Train Street for a drink and enjoy the most lively street in Asia.

18:00: Back to Old Quarter , Dating back to the 11th century, the Old Quarter has 36 streets, each named after the commodity traditionally produced and sold on it, such as sugar, bamboo, leather, or silver. Even though some of the streets have had their name changed, many still retain their ancient attributes. Walking through narrow streets to Dong Xuan. Along the edge of the market, dozens of street hawkers sell produce, from live seafood to exotic fruits and spices. Have Food tour by walking to authentic Vietnam restaurants to try so many different kinds of food as Bun Cha ( Obama had while travelling in Hanoi ), Egg coffee, Vietnam donuts, Pho Hanoi ( the Best beef noodle soup ), Deseart with Black Beans.

20:30: Finish the Full day trip at your hotel

What should to bring

Camera
Sunblock cream & sunglasses
Umbrella or raincoat
Appropriate clothing for the season
Do not wear shorts when visiting the temple

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Hanoi City Tour and Bat Trang Ceramic 1 Day

HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM

Hanoi City Tour and Bat Trang Ceramic 1 Day

ONE PILLAR PAGODA

Inclusion

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel by A/C Car / Van.
A bottle of mineral water
Sightseeing and Entrance fee
English speaking guide
Lunch and Food tour
Teaching course: making Pottery

Exclusion

Beverage, Tips, Personal Expenses & those not clearly mentioned above

Price

Number of pax	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
(USD/pax)	160	105	85	75	75	75	65	65	65	50

      
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