Countryside Tour: Bat Trang Pottery & Xuan Quan Flower Village

65 $

Duration

5 Hours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Transports

Car or Motorbike

Overview Tour

Escape the bustling streets of Hanoi and discover the peaceful countryside along the Red River on this half-day private tour. Visit the centuries-old Bat Trang Pottery Village, where you’ll explore traditional workshops and create your own ceramic souvenir. Continue through the countryside to Xuan Quan Flower Village, famous for its colorful flower gardens, greenhouses, and local flower markets. Along the way, you’ll also witness traditional porcelain and burial urn craftsmanship that has been preserved for generations. This tour offers a perfect combination of Vietnamese culture, traditional handicrafts, rural life, and beautiful photography opportunities, all within just five hours.

Highlight

  • Private countryside tour from Hanoi
  • Cross the Red River into peaceful rural villages
  • Explore Bat Trang Pottery Village, one of Vietnam’s oldest ceramic villages
  • Walk through traditional pottery workshops
  • Make your own pottery souvenir with local artisans
  • Optional visit to the iconic Bat Trang Pottery Museum
  • Pass by traditional porcelain and burial urn workshops
  • Visit the colorful Xuan Quan Flower Village
  • Explore flower gardens and modern greenhouses
  • Learn about flower cultivation and local flower trading
  • Excellent opportunities for photography throughout the tour

Brief Itinerary

5 Hours: Hanoi Old Quarter – Bat Trang Pottery Village – Traditional Craft Road – Xuan Quan Flower Village – Hanoi Old Quarter

Detail Itinerary

Hotel Pick-up & Countryside Drive
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Meet your English-speaking guide and driver at your hotel in or around Hanoi Old Quarter.

Leave the city behind as you cross the Red River and enjoy a scenic 30-minute drive into the peaceful countryside toward Bat Trang Pottery Village.

Bat Trang Pottery Village
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Arrive at one of Vietnam’s oldest and most famous ceramic villages, with a history dating back more than 700 years.

Stroll through the village’s narrow alleys, visit traditional family-run pottery workshops, and observe skilled artisans creating handcrafted ceramics using techniques passed down through generations.

Hands-on Pottery Experience

Create your own ceramic souvenir under the guidance of a local craftsman and enjoy a memorable hands-on cultural experience.

Optional Visit: Bat Trang Pottery Museum

Guests may choose to visit the Bat Trang Pottery Museum, known for its striking contemporary architecture and fascinating ceramic exhibitions.

Please note: Museum entrance tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.

Traditional Craft Road (Pass By) & Xuan Quan Flower Village
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Traditional Craft Road (Pass By)

Continue your journey toward Xuan Quan Flower Village.

Along the way, pass local workshops specializing in traditional porcelain products and handcrafted burial urns (tiểu quách), offering a glimpse into another unique aspect of Vietnamese ceramic craftsmanship.

Xuan Quan Flower Village

Arrive at one of Northern Vietnam’s largest flower-growing villages.

Walk through colorful flower gardens, beautifully decorated photography areas, and modern greenhouses filled with seasonal flowers.

Observe local farmers planting, watering, harvesting, packing, and selling flowers directly from the gardens while learning about the region’s thriving flower industry.

Enjoy plenty of time to take beautiful photographs surrounded by vibrant floral landscapes.

Return to Hanoi

After exploring Xuan Quan Flower Village, relax on the return drive back to Hanoi.

Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, marking the end of your countryside experience.

Inclusions

Private transportation by motorbike or private car
English-speaking tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
Hands-on pottery making experience
Pottery workshop participation fee
Rain poncho (if required)

Exclusions

Bat Trang Pottery Museum entrance ticket (optional)
VAT
Tips for guide and driver
Personal expenses
Food and beverages
Any services not clearly mentioned in the itinerary

For Children

👶 Children aged 5–7 years: 75% of the adult price (includes a separate seat and drink).
👶 Children 9 years and above: Charged at the adult rate.
👶 Please inform us in advance if you are traveling with children so we can make suitable arrangements.

Price

Tours Private Tour
Countryside Tour: Bat Trang Pottery & Xuan Quan Flower Village 65 USD/Person

Travel Tips

  • Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat during sunny weather.
  • Carry a camera or smartphone to capture the colorful flower gardens.
  • Avoid wearing white clothing if you plan to make pottery, as clay may stain your clothes.
  • Bring cash if you wish to purchase ceramics or flowers from local artisans.
  • The best seasons to visit Xuan Quan Flower Village are from October to April and during the weeks leading up to Lunar New Year, when the flowers are at their most vibrant.
  • The Bat Trang Pottery Museum is optional and requires a separate entrance ticket.
  • Morning departures generally offer cooler temperatures and softer lighting for photography.

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Original price was: 45 $.Current price is: 38 $.

Full Or Half Day (Your Choice)