January
25°C ~ 77°F
4 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
Bau Truc Pottery Village
A Cham village where pottery is shaped by hand without a wheel.
- Location
- Phan Rang
- Time needed
- 45 – 60 min
- Entry fee
- Free
- Best months
- Dec – Apr, Jun
Overview
Bau Truc is a Cham village known for hand-built pottery, shaped by women without a wheel. Visitors can watch the pottery being made, ask questions and buy pieces such as pots, jars and small gifts at the workshops.
Entry to the village is free. Prices are small, and one older report puts pieces at about 80,000 – 200,000 VND. A visit takes 45 to 60 minutes and fits well with a morning at the Cham towers.
Highlights
- Watch the women shape the pots by hand
- Visit the workshops and ask questions
- Buy pieces as gifts
- Combine with Po Klong Garai
Visitor information
| Opening hours | Daytime |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free to walk in. Pottery is sold separately (older report: about 80,000 – 200,000 VND per piece). |
| Time needed | 45 – 60 min |
| Best time of day | Morning |
| Good for | Culture lovers, families |
| Accessibility | Flat village roads |
| Facilities | Workshops, shops |
Prices and hours can change. Check the official source before you go.
Best time to visit
Weather in Phan Rang by month.
February
25.5°C ~ 78°F
2 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
March
27°C ~ 81°F
2 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
April
28.6°C ~ 83°F
4 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
May
29.6°C ~ 85°F
14 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
June
29.9°C ~ 86°F
12 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
July
29.6°C ~ 85°F
16 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
August
29.7°C ~ 85°F
14 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
September
28.2°C ~ 83°F
20 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
October
27.2°C ~ 81°F
19 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
November
26.5°C ~ 80°F
13 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
December
25.3°C ~ 78°F
11 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
How to get there
- From Phan Rang centre
A few kilometres from Phan Rang town. Easy by taxi or motorbike.
- Bau Truc Pottery Village
Tips before you go
- Go in the morning, when the workshops are busiest
- Ask before photographing the potters
- Check pieces for cracks before buying
- Pack carefully, as the pottery is fragile
Location
Near Phan Rang
More attractions in Phan Rang
FAQs
Do they use a pottery wheel?
No. The pottery is shaped by hand.
Can I buy pottery?
Yes, at the workshops.
Is entry free?
Yes.