Thanh Hà Terracotta Park — Attraction in Hội An

Overall, a great place to take the family.

When you get here, there might be some people on the corner telling you that you need to buy one of their tickets for the pottery, DON'T buy from them. They are selling tickets to a different area, not the Terracotta Park. Go right to the entrance and there is a ticket booth, these are the correct tickets. The prices are 80,000 VND for adults and 40,000 VND for children. If you drive a motorbike they will point you to a parking area across the street where you can park for 5,000 VND.

It's interesting to see the pieces on display and see the techniques they used for terracotta over the years. The outdoor display of world famous landmarks is also very cool, they put so much detail into them! But...

The thing that we spent most of our time doing was the hands on, do it yourself pottery wheels!!! If you have kids or even if you just enjoy pottery making you have to give this a try!!! Our kids weren't too impressed with the displays but they had a blast trying to make things on their own. It costs an additional 30,000 VND per person to try but it is money well spent. Also, trying it yourself gives you an idea of just how much work and talent is needed to create those works of art.

When you have created your own pottery and are ready to move on, there is a pottery breaking game that you can try. Again, for an extra 30,000 VND you get 3 tries to play a different version of pin the tail on the donkey, except in this case you have a mask on and a stick in your hand and you are trying to smash a clay pot!!! The kids loved this part!

The place gets pretty hot in the afternoon but they have a cafe to get light snacks or some cool drinks and the prices are pretty low, which is...

This park is great for anyone curious about local culture, traditional crafts, and Vietnamese art. It’s larger than it looks at first glance, with plenty to explore, including historic pottery tools, old kilns, and creative clay sculptures that blend traditional and modern styles. One standout is a kiln that’s over 500 years old, still showcasing methods used for generations.

There’s also a small pottery workshop where you can create your own clay piece for around 40,000 VND. The team there was friendly and explained the steps clearly, making it a fun and relaxed experience. Inside the main building, you’ll find short videos on the region’s ceramic heritage, plus a miniature exhibit of clay models based on famous sites. There’s even a café on-site if you want to unwind after exploring. Well worth a visit if you’re in the area.

I even made a small vase, was quite impressed.

Wednesday 8:30 am–5 pm Thursday 8:30 am–5 pm Friday 8:30 am–5 pm Saturday 8:30 am–5 pm Sunday 8:30 am–5 pm Monday 8:30 am–5 pm Tuesday ...

Located in Thanh Ha pottery village – about 3 km to the west of the ancient town of Hoi An, Thanh Ha Terracotta Park was built in 2011, on the area of almost 6,000 square meters by the architect Nguyen Van Nguyen who was born and raised in the village and inspired by the century old traditional way of working of the craftsmen. The park with traditional Vietnamese pottery made of terra cotta, including models of iconic buildings, is divided into five functional areas: Nam Dieu village, Creativity Workshop, Trade Promotion, Pottery Museum and An Outdoor Exhibition Area. Each large space has its own story narrated by symbolic pictures, objects, artifacts … which linked together in the 500-year period of establishment and development of Thanh Ha...