Thanh Ha Pottery Village

Thanh Ha Pottery Village has more than 500 years of history and development. The pottery village produces many unique products with the skill of its artisans. As a result, it is a famous tourist destination at home and abroad, with more and more tourists returning to learn about and experience it. 

Overview of Thanh Ha Pottery Village 

Thanh Ha is known as a long-standing traditional pottery village in the ancient town of Hoi An. This craft village was founded in the 16th century and began in Thanh Liem village, then moved to Thanh Ha ward, where it is located today. The 16th-17th centuries are considered the most glorious period of the pottery village; the village’s ceramic products were presented to the king.

This small and peaceful village has gone through many ups and downs. At times, it seemed like pottery here was forgotten. However, thanks to their enthusiasm and love for their craft, the village’s artisans have revived the pottery’s beauty and preserved the village’s soul.

Since Hoi An Ancient Town was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site, Thanh Ha pottery village has grown even more into a destination that attracts domestic and international tourists. When you come here, you will not only learn about the traditional pottery-making process but also create your own unique ceramic works.

• Opening hours: 8:00 am to 17:30 pm every day
• Entrance ticket: 15,000 VND/person
• Location: Pham Phan, Hoi An Tay Ward, Da Nang City.

Located next to the peaceful Thu Bon River, Thanh Ha pottery village is about 3km west of Hoi An center. Containing many rare ancient features, this pottery village is a great choice for those who love to experience our country’s ancient culture.

Interesting experiential activities at Thanh Ha Pottery Village

When you come to Thanh Ha Pottery Village, you will see a rustic, peaceful village where locals make ceramic objects such as vases, cups, bowls, plates, pots, and pans. Upon arrival, visitors can participate in the following activities.

Learn the skillful ceramic-shaping techniques of pottery village artisans

Thanh Ha pottery is unique because artisans shape it by hand and do not use molds. Potters often work together: one stands, kneading the clay with both hands while stepping on the wheel; the other sits on the wheel, sharpening the pottery.

This method requires two workers to coordinate smoothly because the rotation speed must be fast or slow at different stages.

The finished product is exposed to the sun for 2 to 3 days to dry, then polished one last time until it is complete, and then fired.

Thanh Ha pottery is not glazed; it is fired in a traditional wood kiln to create products in many different colors. Every five to ten days, the pottery is fired once; the firing takes one to two days, depending on the kiln type.

Create your own ceramic works

The most interesting experience at Thanh Ha pottery village is creating your own ceramic works. You can try creating common items in different shapes.

And don’t worry if you can’t do it; when you do, ceramic artists will be right next to you, enthusiastically guiding you to create the most perfect and beautiful product. So if you have the chance to come here, you definitely shouldn’t miss this interesting experience.

Visit the world of miniature Vietnamese ceramics – Thanh Ha Terracotta Park

The terracotta park at Thanh Ha pottery village covers ​​up to 6,000 m², making it the largest ceramic park in Vietnam today. This is where Thanh Ha village preserves and stores ceramic products, while promoting Vietnamese ceramics to international visitors.

The building on the left symbolizes the “upside-down kiln,” recreating the history of Thanh Ha Pottery Village and displaying ancient artifacts from the village. Here, we preserve the traditional values ​​of the Thanh Ha pottery village in Hoi An with hundreds of years of history.

The building on the right symbolizes the “upward kiln”; it displays Thanh Ha ceramic products made by famous artisans, as well as products from other craft villages such as Bat Trang, Phu Lang, and Vinh Long.

The highlight is a miniature world of wonders, with unique architectural works recreated in a distinctive way, such as the Sydney Opera House, the Egyptian pyramids, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and outstanding works from Vietnam as well.

This unique, large terracotta park, considered a ceramic museum, features thousands of products, such as artifacts and pictures, imbued with artistic, traditional culture.

Source: collected by An

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