Thanh Ha Pottery Village, Hội An: A 500-Year-Old Hidden Gem (Perfect with Kids)
Updated October 2026. By Emilia, Visit Da Nang.
Quick answer: Thanh Ha Pottery Village (Làng Gốm Thanh Hà) is a nearly 500-year-old craft village on the Thu Bồn River, about 3 km west of Hội An Ancient Town. A ticket costs 35,000 VND for adults and 15,000 VND for kids, and it includes a hands-on pottery try with a local artisan plus a little clay-whistle souvenir. It’s open daily, about 8 AM to 5:30 PM, and it’s one of the best things to do in Hội An with kids.
Most people visit Hội An, walk the lantern streets, and leave without ever knowing this place exists. Just a short ride west of the Ancient Town, Thanh Ha is a quiet, rustic village where families have been shaping clay by hand for nearly 500 years. Mostly locals know about it. You walk down lanes lined with pots drying in the sun, watch artisans with 40 to 50+ years at the wheel, and then sit down and make something yourself. It’s peaceful, old-world, and for us, a must-do on any Hội An trip.
Know before you go
- Where: Thanh Ha Pottery Village (Làng Gốm Thanh Hà), Phạm Phán, Hội An Tây, Đà Nẵng. On the Thu Bồn River, about 3 km west of Hội An Ancient Town.
- Tickets: 35,000 VND adults / 15,000 VND kids. Includes a hands-on pottery try with an artisan and a small clay-whistle souvenir.
- Terracotta Park: separate ticket, about 50,000 VND adults / 30,000 VND kids.
- Opening hours: daily, about 8 AM to 5:30 PM.
- Getting there: a taxi from the Hội An centre costs about 50,000 to 70,000 VND, or cycle out along the river.
- Time needed: about 1.5 to 2 hours with the pottery try.
- Bring: clothes that can get muddy, and come on a sunny day so you see the pots drying outside.
What is Thanh Ha Pottery Village?
Thanh Ha is a traditional pottery village on the Thu Bồn River, just west of Hội An Ancient Town. It has nearly 500 years of history, which makes it one of Central Vietnam’s oldest craft villages. The craft dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries, and it thrived alongside Hội An’s trading port in the 16th and 17th centuries. Even today, much of the village is made of terracotta: roads, yards and roof tiles.
Potters here still make everyday wares by hand, like bowls, jars, vases, pots and little animal figurines, alongside display pieces that range from tiny ornaments to very large jars. Walking around, you see people living and working in front of their homes, with fresh pots laid out in rows to dry.
Why is Thanh Ha a hidden gem?
Thanh Ha is a hidden gem because most Hội An visitors never leave the Ancient Town, so the village stays calm and local even when the old town is busy. Here you see a living craft rather than a show: artisans with 40 to 50+ years of experience shaping every piece by hand on the wheel, right in front of you.
Is Thanh Ha Pottery Village good for kids?
Yes, it’s one of the best things to do in Hội An with kids. The entrance ticket includes a real hands-on pottery try: little hands go on the spinning wheel while a local artisan guides every step. Yes, it gets muddy. Kids also take home a small clay whistle, and the ticket is only 15,000 VND for children.
Here’s what kids tend to love most:
- Trying the pottery wheel with a local artisan.
- Watching the masters, who make it look easy after decades at the wheel.
- Spotting rows of pots drying in the sun along the lanes.
- Taking home a little clay whistle, included with the ticket.
- Visiting Terracotta Park for a small extra ticket.
An easy 2-hour family plan
- Get there: about 3 km west of the Ancient Town, a short bike or taxi ride (taxi about 50,000 to 70,000 VND).
- Grab tickets: 35,000 VND adults, 15,000 VND kids, with the pottery try and clay whistle included.
- Get muddy: make a pot with an artisan.
- Wander the lanes: flowers, old houses and drying pots.
- Pick a souvenir: hand-painted clay masks and tiny clay animals.
How much are tickets, and when is it open?
The village ticket is 35,000 VND for adults and 15,000 VND for kids (as of October 2026). It includes a hands-on pottery try with an artisan and a small clay-whistle souvenir. Terracotta Park is a separate ticket, about 50,000 VND for adults and 30,000 VND for kids. The village is open daily, about 8 AM to 5:30 PM. Prices and hours can change, so check at the gate.
| Ticket | Adults | Kids | What’s included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanh Ha Pottery Village | 35,000 VND | 15,000 VND | Pottery try with an artisan + clay-whistle souvenir |
| Terracotta Park (optional) | about 50,000 VND | about 30,000 VND | Separate ticket |
How do you get to Thanh Ha from Hội An?
Thanh Ha is about 3 km west of Hội An Ancient Town, beside the Thu Bồn River. A taxi from the centre costs about 50,000 to 70,000 VND. You can also cycle there, which is an easy, flat ride and a nice way to see the countryside. The address is Phạm Phán, Hội An Tây ward, Đà Nẵng (Hội An became part of Đà Nẵng city in 2025). Coming from Đà Nẵng? See our Da Nang bus guide for getting to Hội An first.
Are there festivals at Thanh Ha?
Yes. The village holds celebrations on the 10th day of Tết (Lunar New Year) and on its craft-ancestor day, the 9th and 10th days of the 7th lunar month. Dates change each year on the Western calendar, so check the lunar calendar before you plan around them.
My tips for visiting Thanh Ha
- Go on a sunny day. That’s when you see the pots laid out to dry along the lanes.
- Wear clothes that can get muddy. Especially the kids, because the pottery try is hands-on.
- Bring small cash for tickets, taxis and souvenirs.
- Add Terracotta Park if you have time; it’s a small extra ticket.
- Combine it with the Ancient Town. Visit the village in the morning or afternoon, then head back into Hội An for the lanterns at night.
More things to do in Hội An
Wondering if now is a good time to go? Read Is Hội An worth visiting in October and November? In the evening, catch free live music and dance at the Hội An folk art performance at Kazik Park, or book the Hội An Memories Show. Planning your days? Start with Hội An from Da Nang: why you need more than a day trip, and don’t miss the Hội An International Lantern Festival in December.
FAQ
How old is Thanh Ha Pottery Village?
Thanh Ha Pottery Village has nearly 500 years of history, making it one of Central Vietnam’s oldest craft villages. Its pottery thrived with Hội An’s trading port in the 16th and 17th centuries.
How much is the Thanh Ha Pottery Village ticket?
35,000 VND for adults and 15,000 VND for kids. The ticket includes a hands-on pottery try with an artisan and a small clay-whistle souvenir. Terracotta Park costs extra, about 50,000 VND for adults and 30,000 VND for kids.
What are the opening hours of Thanh Ha Pottery Village?
It’s open daily, about 8 AM to 5:30 PM.
How far is Thanh Ha from Hội An Ancient Town?
About 3 km west, on the Thu Bồn River. A taxi from the centre costs about 50,000 to 70,000 VND, or you can cycle there.
Is Thanh Ha Pottery Village good for kids?
Yes. Kids can try the pottery wheel with a local artisan, take home a clay whistle, and explore lanes full of drying pots. Bring clothes that can get muddy.
When is the best time to visit Thanh Ha?
Go on a dry, sunny day so you can see the pots drying outside. The village also celebrates on the 10th day of Tết and on its craft-ancestor day, the 9th and 10th days of the 7th lunar month.
👉 Want to see Thanh Ha with a local guide? See the Hội An countryside tours I recommend on our Book page.
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Sources: history from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism; ticket prices, hours and festival dates checked October 2026 against local travel sources. Photos and visit notes: our own visit.
