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B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Pottery Museum in B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Village<\/h2>\n
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Located just 20KM from Hanoi\u2019s center, the B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Ceramic Village is a popular destination among history buffs and art aficionados who want a glimpse into the traditional crafts of Vietnam.<\/p>\n

And soon, visitors to the village will soon have another landmark to explore in the form of the B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Pottery Museum<\/strong>. Spanning 3,700 square meters, the expansive structure boasts unique architecture inspired by pottery wheels.<\/p>\n

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Unique architecture with several exhibit areas<\/h3>\n
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Having been under construction since 2018, the B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Pottery Museum is a real head-turner with its extraordinary appearance. It consists of 7 funnel-shaped buildings intertwined together, their outer walls carved into multi-layered patterns. The design is said to have been inspired by pottery wheels \u2013 the signature tool of potters.<\/p>\n

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The indoor space is divided into several areas to accommodate different exhibits such as relics retelling B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng\u2019s history and valuable ceramic products, while the rooftop has an outdoor theater with stages reserved for events and performances. There will also be rooms for restaurants and cafes as well.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Chang<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

As of now, the construction of the building is complete and furnishings are on the way. The museum is expected to officially open its doors soon, though visitors can already access certain sections on the first floor.<\/p>\n

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Visit B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Ceramic Village to shop for ceramic products and try making pottery<\/h3>\n
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With a history that can be traced back a millennium, the B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Ceramic Village is one of the oldest, most famous traditional craft villages of northern Vietnam. Ceramics produced here are considered to be of high quality and are widely sold all over the country.<\/p>\n

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\nShop for ceramic products at B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Ceramic Village<\/em>
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And as the village is less than an hour\u2019s drive from Hanoi\u2019s touristic Old Quarter<\/a>, it has long been a destination frequented by visitors to the capital city. Coming here, you\u2019ll have the chance to browse the big market at the village\u2019s center and the many showrooms around for ceramic products of all shapes and sizes, from cute little ornaments you can attach to your bags to intricately carved vases the size of a grown man.<\/p>\n

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\nTry your hand at making your own pottery<\/em>
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Many pottery places in the village also offer pottery-making services, where you can try your hands at making your very own cup, bowl, or vase for a moderate fee of VND20,000-VND30,000 (~USD0.87-USD1.31)<\/strong>. Most often, tools such as brushes and paints are also provided for you to decorate and customize your works to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Pottery Museum<\/h3>\n
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With its awesome architectural design and historically significant exhibits to come, the B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Pottery Museum promises to be a new check-in hotspot for Hanoi residents.<\/p>\n

More information about its official opening will likely be announced in the next couple of months, so if you\u2019re interested, stay tuned to The Smart Local Vietnam<\/em> for more updates.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Village No. 5, Bat Trang Commune, Gia Lam District, Hanoi<\/p>\n

For more things to do around Hanoi, check out:<\/p>\n