Hanoi – Phu Lang village – Dai Bai village – Hanoi

Phu Lang is one of the three ancient pottery centers of the Northern Delta region, which was formed and developed about 900 years ago with traditional handicraft products and appliances.

These days, ceramics used in Phu Lang are believed to be present in a number of historical sites in the Red River delta, such as communal houses, temples, pagodas… Moreover, Phu Lang pottery village still keeps its pristine features and the lives of people here are as rustic as materials of ceramics.

The ceramic village of Phu Lang retains the simple beauty and peaceful atmosphere of many years ago, with its narrow zigzag lanes, red brick walls, and unchanging scenes of rural Vietnam. Phu Lang has become a tourist attraction to both local and foreign visitors.

08.00AM: pick up at your hotel, then we transfer to Phu Lang village.

Upon arrival, we walk along the rural village lanes, learning and seeing the way how pottery is made, and we see clever techniques of local artisans. On the way, we call in a local family, have an interesting talk with locals over how the pottery plays an important roll in their daily life. We enjoy in the meantime a delicious cup of green tea. You may also experience making your own pottery products to give to your friends as a gift. It would be an incredible experience during your travel journey around Vietnam.

Have a real Vietnamese lunch at the local house.

In the afternoon, we take a local ferry through Cau River to Dai Bai Village, which nationwide has been well-known for its bronze casting tradition for over 1000 years.  Have a gentle cycling tour around the peaceful countryside. We go to a famous artisan house and see its several amazing works made from bronze.

Afterwards, we return the bike and transfer back to Hanoi.

16.30: Reaching Hanoi. Tour ends