{"id":3405,"date":"2026-06-22T15:27:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T06:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/news\/danang-pottery-village\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T15:27:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T06:27:59","slug":"danang-pottery-village","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/news\/danang-pottery-village\/","title":{"rendered":"A pottery village is born in Da Nang, a new attraction where you can make souvenirs with your own hands"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Da Nang, the tourist city in central Vietnam, a new attraction has been born where you can not \"buy\" travel souvenirs but \"make them with your own hands.\" On June 16, 2026, an experiential pottery village handled by the ceramics maker DHC Ceramics had its soft opening in the Ba Na area of Da Nang. Visitors can watch artisans turn the wheel up close, and touch the clay and shape vessels themselves. What's more, they can choose as souvenirs miniature ceramics shaped after Da Nang's landmarks \u2014 Linh Ung Pagoda, the Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son), and Ba Na Hills. For this city, known for its beaches and the aerial cable car at Ba Na Hills, the significance of adding a \"go anytime\" indoor spot you can drop by even on a rainy day or with children is not small for Japanese travelers.<\/p>\n

The gist of the news that started it<\/h2>\n

According to reports, this pottery village was developed by DHC Ceramics in the Ba Na area of Da Nang and had its soft opening on June 16, 2026. Roughly 100 billion dong (about 3.8 million US dollars) was invested in phase one, developing production equipment, an exhibition area, an experience zone, and related infrastructure. What's distinctive is that it's positioned not as a mere workshop but as an \"open cultural space\" where you can learn the history of ceramics, watch the production process, exchange words with artisans, and take part in the shaping yourself.<\/p>\n

One of the highlights is miniature-ceramic souvenirs shaped after Da Nang's representative tourist sites. Linh Ung Pagoda, famous for its giant Guanyin statue overlooking the sea; the Marble Mountains, dotted with caves and temples; Ba Na Hills, renowned as a mountaintop theme park; and Nui Than Tai Hot Springs Park are recreated in ceramic form. For phase two, an additional investment of roughly 150 billion dong is planned, with a vision to further broaden the functions of tourism, education, and cultural experience.<\/p>\n

Why now, and what's new<\/h2>\n

In central Vietnam, when it comes to a \"pottery hometown,\" the go-to has until now been Hoi An's Thanh Ha pottery village. An artisan town with over 400 years of history, its plain handwork has drawn travelers. What's different about the pottery village that appeared in Da Nang this time is that it's designed from the start as a \"tourism experience facility.\" Rather than touring a historic settlement, viewing, experiencing, and buying are brought together into one flow. In central Vietnam, which has a rainy season, the significance of preparing an indoor experience less affected by weather is great.<\/p>\n

The location shouldn't be overlooked either. The Ba Na area is the region at the foot of Ba Na Hills, home to the \"Golden Bridge (the Bridge of the Hands of God),\" a symbol of Da Nang sightseeing. It amounts to placing another stopover spot between the two major destinations of the mountaintop theme park and the city's beaches. If you just want to buy souvenirs, a shop in the city will do, but a place where you can take home a vessel you shaped yourself becomes the very reason to work it into your itinerary.<\/p>\n

The figures that could be verified<\/h2>\n

Below we sum up only the figures that could be corroborated in the original source. Because opening hours, admission fees, the number of artisans, and the site area aren't listed in the reports, we'll add them once confirmed. Exchange rates are roughly calculated at about 170 dong to the yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Opening date<\/td>\nJune 16, 2026 (soft opening)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nBa Na area, Da Nang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operator<\/td>\nDHC Ceramics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phase-one investment<\/td>\nAbout 100 billion dong (about 3.8 million US dollars \/ about 590 million yen)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phase-two investment (planned)<\/td>\nAbout 150 billion dong (about 880 million yen)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Experience content<\/td>\nProcess viewing, exchange with artisans, shaping experience, souvenir purchase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Souvenir motifs<\/td>\nLinh Ung Pagoda \/ Marble Mountains \/ Ba Na Hills \/ Nui Than Tai Hot Springs Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

How locals and the industry see it<\/h2>\n

Phan Van Ton, secretary of the party committee of the local Ba Na area, positioned this facility as \"a practical model that links cultural preservation with tourism promotion.\" The view is that it's a project aiming to reconcile both \u2014 generating tourism revenue while at the same time preserving the culture of ceramic handwork.<\/p>\n

Le Thi Bich Phuong, the person in charge at DHC Ceramics, spoke of the intent put into each souvenir: \"I want each souvenir to convey this city's story. I hope it helps leave the memories of a trip in a tangible form. Over the long term, I want to bring ceramics closer to the region, and especially to the younger generation.\" You can sense a vision of not stopping at a tourist gift shop but making it a place to pass handwork on to the local next generation.<\/p>\n

This idea of \"cultural preservation \u00d7 tourism\" also overlaps with a current spreading across Vietnam. In Hai Duong province, young people are reviving woodblock printing that has continued for about 600 years, and traditional crafts across the country are being re-evaluated as experiential content. The appearance of the pottery village means that current has reached the very center of Da Nang's main tourist route.<\/p>\n

What it means for Japanese travelers<\/h2>\n

This is the point I most want to convey in this article. When it comes to Japanese people's Vietnam souvenirs, coffee, dried fruit, non la (Vietnamese conical hats), and goods are the standard, all things you \"choose and buy at a shop.\" What the pottery village changes is that it can replace souvenirs with an experience of \"making and taking them home yourself.\" A vessel you shaped with your own fingers is one of a kind in the world. Even for the same Marble Mountains miniature, the depth of memory when you pick it up after returning home is entirely different between buying a ready-made item and finishing it yourself while remembering the feel of the clay.<\/p>\n

It also pairs well with family trips with children. Beaches and theme parks are at the mercy of the weather, but with an indoor shaping experience, the plans won't fall apart even in rain. The time spent moving your hands itself becomes an activity, and waiting is less of a burden. Even for elderly companions, sitting and watching the artisans' hands is not too demanding. Depth that can be enjoyed regardless of generation looks set to be this facility's strength.<\/p>\n

There's one more thing: its persuasiveness as a gift increases too. When you hand over a vessel brought back to Japan, you can add the line \"I made it myself in Da Nang.\" Experiential shopping where the travel story and the actual item match pairs well with people who share their trips on social media, and along with things like non la painting experiences, it readily makes for a \"photogenic\" record.<\/p>\n

Ripple effects on the industry and market<\/h2>\n

The appearance of the pottery village can be called one example of Da Nang tourism broadening its footing from \"see and eat\" to \"make and take part.\" In the same Da Nang, projects that sell the experience itself are increasing \u2014 a beach food fest where over 70 stalls parade around is a talking point, for one. The wheel-throwing experience adds the new genre of ceramics to that context.<\/p>\n

The plan to expand education and cultural-experience functions in phase two can also be read as a foundation laid with an eye on demand from school trips, corporate training, and workshops. A vertically integrated model that runs everything from making souvenir goods to offering experiences and drawing tourists at a single base can be one answer to the challenge \u2014 one shared by Japan's regional industries too \u2014 of how to monetize and pass on regional handwork. Even viewed from the standpoint of someone based at the sites of Kyoto's food and agriculture, there's much to learn from the idea of bundling production, experience, and sales without splitting them apart.<\/p>\n

Practical information<\/h2>\n

We sum this up based on information clearly stated in the original source at present. We'll confirm opening hours, admission fees, and how to book in future official announcements. As it's just after the soft opening, it's reassuring to look up the latest operating status before visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/th>\nGuide<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Location<\/td>\nBa Na area, Da Nang (toward Ba Na Hills)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How to get there<\/td>\nCar or taxi from central Da Nang. A location easy to combine with Ba Na Hills sightseeing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estimated time required<\/td>\nAssume about half a day for viewing plus the shaping experience (drying and finishing conditions to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cost<\/td>\nAdmission and experience fees aren't listed in the original source. Confirm on-site<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Suited to<\/td>\nFamilies \/ a backup plan for rainy weather \/ those seeking a handmade souvenir<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The one thing to note about taking it home is the handling of the vessel you made yourself. The time for drying and firing after shaping, and how you receive it, change your itinerary depending on whether you can take it home that day or it's shipped later. Since it's breakable, confirm with local staff \u2014 including packing for carry-on \u2014 so you won't be troubled after returning home.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/h2>\n

Da Nang's pottery village is a go-anytime new attraction that rewrites the premise \"souvenirs are things you buy\" into \"souvenirs are things you can make yourself.\" Combine it with Ba Na Hills or the beach and it becomes both a backup plan for a rainy day and an experience the whole family can enjoy. Next time you visit Da Nang, set aside half a day in your itinerary and try finishing a Marble Mountains or Ba Na Hills miniature with your own hands. A one-of-a-kind vessel should be the souvenir that etches that trip most vividly into memory. We recommend checking the latest opening hours and experience fees in official information before visiting.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

When and where did Da Nang's pottery village open?<\/h3>\n

It had its soft opening on June 16, 2026, in the Ba Na area of Da Nang. It's operated by the ceramics maker DHC Ceramics. Located toward Ba Na Hills, it's a spot easy to work into the flow of Da Nang sightseeing.<\/p>\n

Can you make a vessel yourself and take it home?<\/h3>\n

Yes. Not only can you watch the artisans' work, but visitors themselves can turn the wheel and take part in shaping. However, since the time for drying and firing and how you receive it (take it home that day or ship it later) aren't clearly stated in the original source, we recommend confirming on-site.<\/p>\n

What kind of souvenirs can you buy?<\/h3>\n

Miniature ceramics shaped after Da Nang's landmarks \u2014 Linh Ung Pagoda, the Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son), Ba Na Hills, and Nui Than Tai Hot Springs Park \u2014 are available. As souvenirs unique to that city, they feature letting you leave the memories of a trip in a tangible form.<\/p>\n

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