Morning - Hotel Pick-up & Departure

• Meet your guide and depart from Hanoi to the peaceful countryside of Bac Ninh.

Visit But Thap Pagoda

• Explore a 13th-century pagoda with unique “Nội công ngoại quốc” architecture
• Admire the Thousand-hand Avalokitesvara statue – a Vietnamese National Treasure
• Visit Báo Nghiêm Stone Tower & the rotating wooden lotus tower (Cửu phẩm liên hoa)
• Enjoy a calm, spiritual atmosphere from the city

Discover Dong Ho Folk Painting Village

• Learn how traditional dó paper and natural pigments are made
• Watch artisans create paintings using centuries-old woodblock techniques
• Hands-on experience: print your own Dong Ho painting (e.g. “Rat’s Wedding”, “Wealth & Prosperity”)
• Visit the preservation center & interact with local craftsmen

• Enjoy a local Vietnamese meal at a nearby restaurant

Afternoon - Explore Bat Trang Ceramic Village

Cultural & Interactive Highlights:

• Pottery Workshop: Try shaping clay on the wheel or painting ceramics to take home
• Bat Trang Ceramic Museum: Discover award-winning architecture inspired by pottery wheels and explore exquisite collections
• Ancient Village Walk: Stroll through narrow alleys, visit the 100-year-old traditional kiln (Lò Bầu) and communal house
• Ceramic Market: Shop for high-quality handmade souvenirs with traditional Vietnamese patterns.

Evening - Return to Hanoi and Drop-off at Hotel

• End of tour with unforgettable cultural memories