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Located about 3-4 km from the center of the ancient town, on Pham Phan Street, Thanh Ha Ward, Hoi An, Thanh Ha pottery village is surrounded by the Thu Bon River, so the natural landscape is spacious and cool all year round. From the center of Hoi An ancient town, you can travel by bicycle, motorbike, electric car, car, or boat at Bach Dang wharf. Each mode of transportation will bring different feelings.
Currently, Thanh Ha pottery village is one of the interesting tourist destinations and experiences on the journey to explore the land of Hoi An for visitors.
Transportation:
From the center of Hoi An ancient town, you can travel by bicycle, motorbike, electric car, car, or boat at Bach Dang Wharf. Each mode of transportation will bring different sensations.
Travel time: 10-15 minutes (depending on the type of transportation)
Admission ticket price:
• For adults: 35,000 VND/person;
• For children: in accordance with Official Letter No. 1710/UBND dated June 23, 2022 from the People's Committee of Hoi An City.
• Children within Hoi An City: Free admission
• Children outside Hoi An City: 50% discount compared to adult ticket (02 children/01 ticket).
Guided tour fees:
• From 08 tickets onwards: free of charge;
• Less than 08 tickets (if needed):
• English-speaking guide, commentary: 125,000 VND.
• Vietnamese-speaking guide, commentary: 90,000 VND.
Distinctive features of the pottery village:
When visiting Thanh Ha pottery village, the first impression is the peacefulness of the Vietnamese countryside and the simple lifestyle of the humble people. It is these people who are involved in traditional craft activities that bring you a sense of closeness and familiarity, as if returning home.
A place where traditional craft is still preserved, protected, and developed. This is completely different from other "dead" craft villages in some regions. Everyday scenes unfold authentically, vividly in front of every visitor.
In there, they smile warmly every day and diligently mold clay, glaze pottery, fire ceramics... Day by day, they are dedicated and passionate in their work. The residents of Thanh Ha pottery village have inherited the essence from generations, pouring love and passion into the land.
And it is out of this love that they creatively produce pottery with various designs, details, patterns... at the same time, they seek effective solutions to revive and develop ceramic products.
Mr Thu from Thanh Ha pottery village. Photo: Ve lang
For example, Mr. Thu, one of the skilled craftsmen in Thanh Ha pottery village - Hoi An. In the process of practicing his trade, he has researched and innovated to switch from burning dry firewood to using new technology electric kilns to enhance work efficiency and environmental friendliness. This is the creativity of the artisans and potters in Thanh Ha village.
Small note:
Admission tickets to Thanh Ha pottery village do not include Thanh Ha Terracotta Park. If you want to visit Thanh Ha Terracotta Park, please buy separate ticket.
The Center for Culture, Sports, Radio and Television of Hoi An
