Thanh Ha Pottery Village Tour by Bike & Boat (from Hoi An)
Operated by HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD
Approx. 3 hours
Bicycle, boat
From 2 people
Hoi An
English speaking guide
Meals excluded
Thanh Ha Pottery Village is a historic artisanal enclave situated along the Thu Bon River, renowned for its 500-year legacy of ceramic production. The village maintains a timeless atmosphere where skilled craftsmen utilize traditional foot-powered wheels and wood-fired kilns to create distinctive earthy-red terracotta. Visitors can explore the rustic lanes, observe generations of families at work, and appreciate the enduring cultural heritage that continues to shape Hoi An’s local identity.
Highlights
Visit a uniquely designed terracotta museum
Try hand at making pottery with potter’s wheel
Private boat trip on Thu Bon River
Cycle through vast rice fields & along the river
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84968009827
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Emailhoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Itinerary
Pick up
Pick up time: 8:00 AM or 3:00 PM (local time).
Our guide will see you at your hotel in Hoi An city center.
If you have your own bicycle (taking from the hotel for example), please tell us at least 1 day in advance by WhatsApp number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Rice fields near Thanh Ha Village
Hoi An’s expansive rice fields offer a serene escape where visitors can witness the seasonal rhythm of local farming against a backdrop of grazing water buffalo and limestone mountains. These verdant landscapes are best explored via narrow paved paths that wind through the paddies, connecting the ancient town to the coast through stretches of vibrant green and gold.
Thanh Ha Terracotta Park & Museum
Thanh Ha Terracotta Park is an expansive open-air museum in Hoi An that honors five centuries of ceramic heritage through striking brick architecture and detailed clay sculptures. The site features a museum housed in kiln-inspired structures and offers hands-on workshops where visitors can practice traditional pottery techniques alongside local artisans. See more details
Thanh Ha Pottery Village
Thanh Ha Pottery Village is a centuries-old artisanal community situated along the Thu Bon River that has been a primary source of decorative and functional ceramics for the region since the 16th century. The village is characterized by its traditional red-tiled roofs and rows of sun-drying pottery, maintaining a historical atmosphere where ancient manual techniques and wood-fired kilns remain central to the local identity. See more details
Here are activities in this village:
(1) wander through narrow lanes lined with drying ceramics
(2) join local families to try shaping their own unique clay vessels on a traditional foot-powered wheel.
(3) visit the temple where pottery ancestors are honored
(4) have free time to see and shop with thousands of choices
(5) receive a whistle gift from local artisan
Boat trip on Thu Bon River
A boat trip from Thanh Ha Village to the town center offers a peaceful perspective of the local landscape, passing by lush riverbanks and traditional fishing vessels. The journey typically takes about 20 minutes, concluding at the bustling docks near the Hoi An Central Market as the iconic yellow buildings of the Ancient Town come into view.
Drop off
The boat will dock at the Old Town area and then you’ll cycle back to the hotel.
Traveler's Photos
What's Included
- Use of bicycle with helmet (1 bicycle per person)
- English speaking guide
- Entry fee to Thanh Ha Pottery Village
- Pottery making experience
- Entry fee to Thanh Ha Terracotta Park/Museum
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River
- Rice field bike ride
- A gift (whistle)
- Bottled water
- Pick up in hotel outside Hoi An city center (An Bang Beach, Cua Dai Beach, Cam Thanh, Nam Hoi An, etc) and Da Nang
- All meals
- Tipping & gratuities for tour guide
- Personal expenses
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
Additional Information
– Our driver & guide will pick you at your hotel in Da Nang city center (including Hai Chau District, Son Tra District except Nai Hien Dong ward & Tho Quang ward, Ngu Hanh Son District except Hoa Hai ward & Hoa Quy ward) or Hoi An city center.
– In the end of the tour, our driver & guide will drop you off at your hotel.
– Pickup surcharge is required to visitors staying NOT in Da Nang city center or Hoi An city center.
– All surcharges are payable in cash directly to your tour guide.
– No pick up & drop off service in Tan Hiep area of Hoi An (Cham Island).
– Children above 1,4 meters height OR 10 years old will be charged same to adults.
– Children from 1 to 1,4 meters height OR from 5 to 10 years old, will have a discount.
– Children under 5 years old OR 1 meter height, will be free of charge.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1,4 meters and above (and you booked a children ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1 meter and above (and you booked a free ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
If you are a group of 4 people and bigger, please contact us directly by WhatsApp number +84968009827 to have better price and better support. We kindly provide free tourist information to make your trip easier and smarter.
For daily tours:
– Any cancellation before 7 days of departure date will be free of charge.
– Any cancellation before 6 days of departure date will be charged 30% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 5 – 4 days of departure date will be charged 50% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 3 – 2 days of departure date will be charged 75% selling price.
– Any cancellation within 24 hours or no-show: non-refundable.
For others tour:
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What to bring/wear
Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain poncho/jacket (from October to January), cash.
Contact for reservation/support
If you can not book/pay online OR want to reserve first and pay later OR process a cancellation. Please contact us by WhatsApp number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
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