Thanh Ha Pottery Village 2026: Tickets, Hours & Tips

Thanh Ha Pottery Village (Làng gốm Thanh Hà) is a craft village on the Thu Bon River about 3 km west of Hoi An Ancient Town, making red-clay pottery for more than 500 years. Visitors watch potters at the wheel, try making a pot themselves and visit the Thanh Ha Terracotta Park. The village ticket is about 35,000 VND.

Status (checked October 2026): open daily, roughly 8:30–17:30. October–November is the flood season on the Thu Bon River, and workshops close for a few days when the water rises. Tickets cost about 35,000 VND for the village and about 40,000 VND for the Terracotta Park (charged separately).

Why Thanh Ha Pottery Village is worth seeing:

Five centuries of craft: pottery here dates back to the 15th–16th centuries, when Hoi An was a thriving international port.
National heritage: Thanh Ha pottery was recognised as national intangible cultural heritage in 2019.
Hands-on wheel throwing: shape your own bowl or vase with an artisan’s help.
Thanh Ha Terracotta Park: about 6,000 m² of terracotta art and miniature world landmarks.
Riverside setting: easy to reach by bike or by boat along the Thu Bon from Hoi An Ancient Town.

Thanh Ha Pottery Village at a Glance

Vietnamese name	Làng gốm Thanh Hà
Location	Nam Dieu area, Pham Phan Street, Hoi An Tay Ward (formerly Thanh Ha Ward), Da Nang city
Distance	About 3 km west of Hoi An Ancient Town
Known for	Red terracotta pottery, pottery wheel experiences, terracotta figurines and whistles
Recognition	National intangible cultural heritage (2019)
Opening hours	About 8:30–17:30 daily
Entrance fee	Village about 35,000 VND (children about 15,000 VND); Terracotta Park about 40,000 VND
Time needed	1.5–2 hours including the park
Best time	February to August; morning, when kilns and wheels are busiest
Nearby	Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An Market, Thu Bon River
Find it	Google Maps · Tripadvisor

Is Thanh Ha Pottery Village Worth Visiting?

Yes, as a short craft stop, especially with children or if you enjoy hands-on activities. Today only a few families still work the traditional way, and the village is geared to visitors, but watching a potter shape clay with a foot-turned wheel is memorable.

Best for: families, craft lovers, photographers and anyone looking for a cultural half day outside the old town.
Skip if: you expect a large working industrial pottery centre like Bat Trang near Hanoi.
Short on time: cycle there in the morning, try the wheel for 30 minutes, then visit the Terracotta Park.

History of Thanh Ha Pottery Village

Thanh Ha pottery began in the 15th–16th centuries. During Hoi An’s golden age as a trading port in the 16th and 17th centuries, the village prospered, supplying bricks, roof tiles, jars and household pots for the town and for trade along the Thu Bon River. The village’s products were once presented as tribute to the royal court.

As industrial ceramics spread in the 20th century, demand fell and many families left the craft. Tourism has given it a second life: artisans now make decorative pottery, figurines and souvenirs, and offer workshops. In 2019 the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism added Thanh Ha pottery to the national intangible cultural heritage list.

Since 1 July 2025 the former Thanh Ha Ward has been part of Hoi An Tay Ward, Da Nang city.

The pottery ancestor festival

The village honours the founders of its craft on the 10th day of the 7th lunar month at the Nam Dieu ancestral temple. The festival includes a palanquin procession, pottery contests, folk games and boat racing; in 2025 it took place on 31 August and 1 September.

What to See at Thanh Ha Pottery Village

1. Artisan workshops

Family workshops along the lanes show every stage: preparing clay from the river, shaping on the wheel, drying in the sun and firing. Older artisans still use a wheel turned by a helper’s foot.

Terracotta products made in Thanh Ha pottery village, Hoi An — Terracotta pots, figurines and souvenirs from Thanh Ha. Photo: LÊ TẤN LỘC, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

2. Try the pottery wheel

Workshops let you make your own pot with help from a potter, typically for 100,000–150,000 VND and 45–60 minutes. Some pieces can be fired and collected later.

3. Thanh Ha Terracotta Park

This privately built park of about 6,000 m² displays terracotta sculptures, a small ceramics museum and a miniature world of famous landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, the Sydney Opera House and the Statue of Liberty, all made in clay. It charges its own ticket.

4. Nam Dieu ancestral temple

The temple dedicated to the pottery founders is the heart of the village’s annual festival and a quiet place to learn about the craft’s history.

5. Terracotta souvenirs

Clay whistles shaped like the 12 zodiac animals are the classic souvenir, alongside vases, lanterns and small figurines.

6. The Thu Bon riverbank

The village faces the river, and drying pots lined up in the sun with boats behind them make one of Hoi An’s most photographed rural scenes.

Thanh Ha Pottery Village Tickets and Opening Hours (2026)

Item	Details
Village ticket, adults	About 35,000 VND (about US$1.35)
Village ticket, children	About 15,000 VND
Thanh Ha Terracotta Park	About 40,000 VND adults; reduced price for children
Pottery wheel experience	About 100,000–150,000 VND per person, 45–60 minutes
Opening hours	About 8:30–17:30 daily

Village tickets are sold at the entrance on Pham Phan Street; the Terracotta Park is privately run and prices can change, so check at the gate.

How to Visit Thanh Ha, Step by Step

Cycle or take a Grab from the old town in the morning.
Buy the village ticket at the entrance and pick up a map.
Walk the lanes and watch the workshops; most potters are happy to demonstrate.
Try the wheel at a family workshop and agree the price first.
Visit the Terracotta Park, then return along the river or by boat.

How to Get to Thanh Ha Pottery Village

From	How	Time
Hoi An Ancient Town	Bicycle west along Hung Vuong then Pham Phan Street	About 15 minutes
Hoi An Ancient Town	Grab, taxi or scooter	About 10 minutes
Hoi An riverside (Bach Dang Street)	Boat up the Thu Bon River (tours)	About 30 minutes
Da Nang	Car or taxi	About 45–60 minutes

More options are in our Hoi An transportation guide.

Best Time to Visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village

When	What to expect
February – April	Pleasant weather; ideal for cycling
May – August	Hot and sunny, good for drying pots; visit early
7th lunar month, day 10 (Aug–Sep)	Pottery ancestor festival with procession and contests
October – November	Flood season; workshops may close briefly
Time of day	8:30–11:00, when potters are most active

Local Expert Tips for Thanh Ha Pottery Village

These tips come from years of arranging Hoi An tours for international travellers.

Go in the morning; some workshops slow down after lunch.
Agree the wheel-experience price before you sit down and ask whether firing and packing are included.
Buy small pieces such as clay whistles if you are flying; large pots are fragile.
Combine Thanh Ha with a river boat ride and lunch at Hoi An Market.
If you want to see more crafts, add Kim Bong carpentry village across the river on a cycling tour.

Thanh Ha Pottery Village vs Bat Trang Ceramic Village

Feature	Thanh Ha (Hoi An)	Bat Trang (Hanoi)
Product	Unglazed red terracotta	Glazed ceramics and porcelain
Scale	Small village, few active workshops	Large production centre with big markets
Experience	Quiet, hands-on, riverside	Busy shopping and workshops
Extra	Terracotta Park with miniature landmarks	Ceramic museum and market

Our view: Thanh Ha is the more relaxed, traditional experience and fits neatly into a Hoi An day; choose Bat Trang near Hanoi if you want to shop for glazed ceramics.

Nearby Attractions

Hoi An Ancient Town: assembly halls, old houses and lanterns.
Hoi An Market: riverside market and food stalls.
Tra Que Vegetable Village: herb gardens north of the town.
Bay Mau Coconut Forest: basket boat rides east of the town.
My Son Sanctuary: ancient Cham brick temples, also built from fired clay.

Sightseeing in Hoi An for First-Time Visitors: Where Thanh Ha Fits

Two or three days in Hoi An? After a morning in the old town at the Japanese Covered Bridge and Phung Hung Old House, spend an afternoon cycling to Thanh Ha. Another day can mix Tra Que with the beach. Our Hoi An travel tips cover tickets, weather and etiquette.

Plan your trip with our Hoi An travel guide and Hoi An tours. Contact Vietnam Tour Expert Team for a free custom itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thanh Ha Pottery Village

1. Where is Thanh Ha Pottery Village?

Thanh Ha Pottery Village is on the Thu Bon River about 3 km west of Hoi An Ancient Town, on Pham Phan Street in Hoi An Tay Ward, Da Nang city.

2. How much is the Thanh Ha Pottery Village ticket?

The Thanh Ha Pottery Village ticket is about 35,000 VND for adults and about 15,000 VND for children; the Terracotta Park charges separately, about 40,000 VND.

3. What are the opening hours of Thanh Ha Pottery Village?

Thanh Ha Pottery Village is open about 8:30–17:30 daily, and workshops are busiest in the morning.

4. How old is Thanh Ha Pottery Village?

Thanh Ha Pottery Village is more than 500 years old; pottery making there began in the 15th–16th centuries.

5. Can I make pottery at Thanh Ha Pottery Village?

Yes, workshops at Thanh Ha Pottery Village let you try the wheel with an artisan, usually for about 100,000–150,000 VND and 45–60 minutes.

6. What is the Thanh Ha Terracotta Park?

The Thanh Ha Terracotta Park is a privately built park of about 6,000 m² next to Thanh Ha Pottery Village, with terracotta art and miniature world landmarks.