The park was designed by architect Nguyễn Văn Nguyên, who grew up in the local pottery village.
The facility is divided into two main zones: the Terracotta Museum and the Craft Village.
The museum structure was built to represent the traditional 'updraft' kiln shape used by Thanh Ha potters.
Many of the miniature world wonders inside the park were built to a 1:10 scale.
The site includes a dedicated exhibition space for the Le Dynasty's ceramics, recovered from local archaeological digs.
Artisans at the park still use traditional wooden kick-wheels rather than electric ones to produce their wares.
Thanh Hà Terracotta Park is an expansive open-air museum dedicated to the 500-year history of the local Thanh Hà pottery village. The grounds feature miniature replicas of world-famous monuments, such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Sydney Opera House, constructed entirely from terracotta brick. The park serves as both a cultural heritage site and an active workshop area where visitors can observe local artisans employing traditional manual molding techniques. The architecture of the facility itself is designed to mimic a giant kiln. It functions as a living archive of Vietnamese ceramic craftsmanship, displaying thousands of artifacts ranging from daily household items to intricate artistic sculptures. The park is situated on the banks of the Thu Bồn River, historically significant for transporting pottery to Hoi An’s ancient port.
The central square featuring the collection of terracotta world monuments.
Participate in the hands-on pottery class to create a personalized souvenir.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the park grounds are extensive and mostly outdoors.
Bring a hat or parasol, as shaded areas are limited between the exhibits.
Do not purchase mass-produced, non-local ceramics sold by street hawkers outside; ensure you are buying genuine Thanh Ha pottery from the official workshop.
Respect the displayed pottery and refrain from touching fragile installations; dress modestly out of respect for the local village community.
