Thanh Ha Pottery Village In Hoi An

Introduction

Located besides the peaceful Thu Bon River, Thanh Ha Pottery Village with a history of more than 500 years has made a name for a land. Gorgeous Hoi An Town has attracted tourists from all over the world not only for its tranquil ancient town but also for its traditional craft villages.

Dedicated artists working day and night to blow the soul into the mud with their creative hands and joyful hearts. Thanh Ha Pottery is made with the soul of the local people and the land of Thanh Ha that is waiting for you to come and discover.

Thanh Ha Pottery Village Location

Location: Pham Phan, Thanh Ha, Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam

Opening hours: Open every day from 8 am to 5:30 pm

Thanh Ha Pottery Village entrance fee:

Adult tickets cost VND 35,000, while children’s tickets cost VND 15,000. This ticket includes a tour of the historic craft village, a visit to the Nam Dieu Temple, and a hands-on pottery-making experience with craftsmen in their homes.

The entrance fee at Thanh Ha Pottery Museum is VND 40,000 for adults and VND 29,000 for children over the height of 1.2m. Admission is free for youngsters under the height of 1.2 meters.

History of Thanh Ha Pottery Village Hoi An Vietnam

According to legend, Thanh Ha pottery’s progenitors originated in Thanh Hoa. These folks moved to Hoi An in the 16^th century. They discovered that the clay supply on the Thu Bon Riverbank was ideal for the manufacture of pottery. As a result, they have been establishing Thanh Ha Pottery Village since then.

Famous artisans from Thanh Ha Village were called to join the construction team in the palace when the Nguyen Dynasty started building the capital in Hue. Thanh Ha Pottery wares began to appear in Hue Citadel from that time.

The most prosperous period for Thanh Ha Pottery has to be the 17^th and 18^th centuries when Hoi An was a bustling trading port with a big population. Bowls, pots, cups, jars, teapots, and other items created in Thanh Ha Pottery Village Hoi An are both cheap and durable. They are now found in the old house of Hoi An and nearby areas from Hue to Binh Dinh. Not only that, but trade ships anchoring at Hoi An’s ancient harbor allowed it to cross the border into Asian and Western countries.

Process of creating Thanh Ha Pottery Products

Thanh Ha Pottery Village Hoi An is different from other ones throughout the country in that the entire production process is completely done by hand.

Clay is known as the primary raw material used to create unique ceramic products. It is mined from the Thu Bon riverbed, then cleaned and kneaded.

The craftsmen will form the product once the earthwork is completed. The clay will be placed on the rotating table with two persons. The table is spun by one person using his foot while the other shapes the clay into the required form using his experienced skillful hands.

Dry it in the sun after shaping so that the ceramic product may solidify and be trimmed again by the craftsmen. The ceramic should then be dried a second time in order to stiffen it.

Finally, depending on the manufacturer’s chosen color, place the ceramic in the kiln for around 2 days and 2 nights to make the final product.

What to do at Thanh Ha Pottery Village Hoi An Vietnam?

Visit Thanh Ha Terracotta Park

Thanh Ha Terracotta Park covers about 6000 square meters. This is the location where the ceramic products of Thanh Ha Pottery Hoi An are preserved, as well as the ambition to expose Vietnamese ceramics to international friends.

This is the largest park in Vietnam which is made entirely of terracotta. Located in the heart of Thanh Ha Pottery Village, it is also considered a ceramic museum, containing thousands of items, relics, and photographs relating to the history of pottery.

The Park is divided into two layouts: an upward building for storing old ceramic artifacts, and a downward building for exhibiting and introducing new ceramic products.

The primary attraction of the park is a tiny world featuring architectural marvels such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Sydney Opera House, White House, Pyramids, Notre-Dame de Paris, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Turtle Tower, and others, all fashioned entirely in ceramics.

Visit Thanh Ha Village and watch the artisans making pottery        

This is a pottery village, so as you go in, you will find various kinds of ceramic products exhibited in front of the houses, along with home appliances and ornamental ceramics.

For centuries, the art of pottery making has been passed down via the family. As a result, virtually everyone in Thanh Ha Village Hoi An can manufacture pottery. Every house has a ceramic turntable so that if visitors come, they can model it for all to admire.

You can visit any house to see how full ceramic products are made at each stage. The best part is that everyone is eager to greet a delegation whenever one arrives. They are also really excited about performing pottery production and explaining each stage to everyone.

 Learn how to make pottery with artisans

Aside from sightseeing, you can also use the craftsmen’s direct supervision to shape your own ceramic products. Actually, it is very difficult to create an even and beautiful result although you look at the artists doing it with lightness and simplicity. It is when you put your hands straight into it that you will know how hard to create one final product.

You can hire a tour guide beside the ticket counter to explain and take you through Thanh Ha Pottery Village Hoi An Vietnam if you prefer not to figure it out on your own.

 Buy some souvenirs

When you reach the end of Thanh Ha Village, you will be given a gift as a memento. It is considered as a thank you from the local families that wish to convey messages to guests. Every entrance ticket will be exchanged for a gift.

In addition, various ceramic products are available for purchase as souvenirs for your family members and friends.

Best time to visit Thanh Ha Village Vietnam

Thanh Ha Pottery Village closes at 5:30 pm. Therefore, if you want to avoid the sweltering heat of Hoi An, come here around 3 pm for a more reasonable visit.

Alternatively, if you are busy in the afternoon, you can arrive after 8 am in the next morning.

Tips:

• To keep it from getting too hot, bring a hand-held fan with you (it will be heated since there are many pottery ovens in the village).
• If it is too hot outside, you can stay in a local’s house and watch them manufacture pottery in the shade.

How to get to Thanh Ha Pottery Village Hoi An?

By bicycle

Thanh Ha Village is only 3 kilometers from the center of Hoi An Town. Therefore, if at all feasible, you should travel by bicycle along the old streets. Bicycles can be borrowed from your hotel, or you can rent one outside.

From Tran Hung Dao Street connecting Hung Vuong, you will meet the fork. Turn left through Duy Tan Street. Then go straight to Pham Phan Street (After purchasing a ticket, you can still cycle through Thanh Ha Village Hoi An Vietnam to explore).

By motorbike

If you do not want to ride a bike, you can ride a motorbike instead. However, you won’t be able to ride a motorcycle inside Thanh Ha Pottery Hoi An. Instead; you will have to park it at the gate of the village and walk inside.

By boat

As Thanh Ha Pottery Village Hoi An is located along the river, you can get here by boat. If you take a boat, you need to buy tickets at the boat station. The boat will take you to the stop next to Nam Dieu Temple so that you can start your sightseeing tour.

It will take around 30 minutes to cruise along the river. The price will be a bit expensive (about 150km per person). However, it will provide you with the best experience so far.

By taxi

Transferring by taxi is very common in Hoi An, but it is significantly more expensive than other means of transportation.

You should ask the driver to return to pick you up. Otherwise, get the driver’s phone number so he can pick you and take you back to the old town. It may be tough to find a taxi at Thanh Ha Village as there is not a taxi stand. Also, in Hoi An, Grab is presently unavailable.

Despite experiencing so many historical ups and downs as well as golden moments, Thanh Ha Village Hoi An Vietnam has always conserved and kept its special traditional features until today.

There are times when this place appeared to be sleeping and slowly sank into the dust of time. On the other hand, Thanh Ha Pottery has been resurrected and is growing in popularity as a traditional attractive destination that has attracted tourists from all over the world.

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