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OVERVIEW: HANOI FULLDAY COUNTRYSIDE BICYCLE TOUR TO 1000 YEARS OLD BAT TRANG POTTERY VILLAGE
In our trip we will go to a traditional pottery village, that will take you out of the hustle and bustle of Ha Noi
Bat Trang pottery village formed from the Ly Dynasty is located on the left bank of the Red River, 15km from the center of Ha Noi city to the southeast. Bat Trang ceramic products are highly appreciated for their quality, many designs and types, divided into many groups such as household ceramics, worshiping objects, fine arts pottery, construction ceramics and decorative ceramics.
HIGHLIGHTS of HANOI FULLDAY COUNTRYSIDE BICYCLE TOUR TO 1000 YEARS OLD BAT TRANG POTTERY VILLAGE
8 :00 am your tour guide meet you at hotel lobby then transfer to our bicycle parking area to choose suitable Bikes. Then we’ll start our tour!
Our ride passing through the peaceful banana and vegetable farming area of Red River Island. We will cross through green rice field and off the beaten path to a dirt road that lead to the 1000 years old Bat Trang Ceramic village.
Take a walk to visit Bat Trang ancient village to find out culture and lifestyle of the most famous pottery village in North Vietnam and visit the workshops with thousands of ceramic products to see how porcelain products is made where you also have time practice making pottery pieces for yourself. You could meet with a local family and try some candies with tea while have time talking to them with our guide with you.
We’ll have lunch in a local restaurant where some delicious authentic foods are served.
After lunch and some times to relax we discover more around the villages, fields and along the river bank to enjoy the cool breeze of the Red river. Listen to interesting story of how the Vietnamese people control the water using irrigation system passing through beautiful village of Northern Vietnam Countryside we will reach a local boat station, take a cruise on the red river to go back to Hanoi. Our trip finishes at about 4:00-4:30pm. Our tour guide say thank you for using our serivces.
More details:
Things to prepare: Comfortable clothing and shoes, insect repellent sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended, dry fruits, energy bar, chocolates …,
Trip style: This tour is offered on a “join-in” basis. However you can request for a private tour with small surcharge.
Distance: This tour includes cycling about 40-50 km on flat roads, back-roads to the outskirts of Hanoi. Our ride will require a basic level of physical fitness and you should be comfortable with riding bicycle.
Tour Included: Good quality Bicycle, Helmet , Enthusiastic and professional English speaking guide, lunch, all entrance fees to landscapes and historical sites; cold water, pick-up and drop-off, raincoat (if needed).