Thanh Ha Pottery Village

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

General information about 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 used to present to the king.

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

Since Hoi An ancient town was recognized as a world cultural heritage site, Thanh Ha pottery village has developed even more brilliantly as a destination that attracts both domestic and international tourists to visit and experience. Coming here, you will not only learn about the traditional pottery-making process but also be able to 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 picture of a rustic, peaceful village, and all the local objects here are made of ceramics, such as vases, cups, bowls, plates, pots, and pans. Upon arrival, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in the following activities.

Learn the skillful ceramic sharpening techniques of pottery village artisans

The uniqueness of Thanh Ha pottery lies in the fact that artisans shape it by hand and absolutely do not use molds. Potters often work together, one standing with both hands kneading the soil and feet stepping on the wheel, the other sitting on the wheel, sharpening pottery.

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

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 but is fired in a traditional wood kiln to create products with many different colors. Every five to ten days, the pottery will be fired once; the firing time is from one to two days, depending on the type of kiln.

Create your own ceramic works

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

And don’t worry too much if you can’t do it, because when you do, there will be ceramic artists right next to you, enthusiastically guiding you to create the most perfect and beautiful product. So if you have the opportunity to come here, you definitely should not 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 the place to preserve and store ceramic products of Thanh Ha village, while promoting Vietnamese ceramics to international friends.

The building on the left symbolizes the “upside-down kiln” that recreates the history of Thanh Ha Pottery Village and displays ancient artifacts of the pottery 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” – this place displays and exhibits Thanh Ha ceramic products made by famous artisans, and products of a number of other craft villages such as Bat Trang, Phu Lang, Vinh Long.

The highlight of it is a miniature world consisting of many wonders, unique architectural works of humanity recreated in a unique way, such as the Sydney Opera House, the Egyptian pyramids, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, or the unique, outstanding works in Vietnam as well.

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

Source: collected by An

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