We went with a guide and it is obvious they take you to where they want, walk the streets yourself, found one family very happy to share the knowledge even if language was a problem. you will save money going it yourself More

10km away from my hotel in Hanoi, it was so glad that we did the tour this village. There were so many shops selling ceramic of all kinds. There shops were so nice and the price they offered to us was great. I also visited some factories making ceramic here and it gave me a great window to the ceramic... More

Bat Trang ceramics are now fired in gas kilns, tourist shops for ceramics are really overpriced... a bit dissapointing... More

It was part of package, but little explanations, no show of actual makings of pottery, more of display for sales. More

On the day we went there was nothing happening - no working potteries were open, no demonstrations. Plenty of shops, some with interesting merchandise of all shapes and sizes - but they could have easily been anywhere. If you arrange to go, make sure there will be something interesting to see when you get there. More

Literally hundreds of stores to chose from of every kind of quality. Many of the pieces are admittedly commercial (and great value) but there are some magnificent pieces too. High quality, made by hand pieces. A treasure trove to work your way through. Something for everyone. A fun morning/day out. They ship all over the world. More

Minh Hai Ceramic Company was the best place in town for handmade ceramic products. wide range of unique products are offered here like no where else. More

Interesting to walk around to see the finished products and how it is made. Pottery will break easily if not packed very well in your bag. Some of the quality is poor. More

Our driver stop for a cup of tea and rest for a while, the place was huge and they sell Souvenier stuff and aside from that you can find huge statue different design and materials, hand crafted made of clothes, bags and shoes, local frame and paintings, More