The Teochew Assembly Hall, also known as the Ong Bon Pagoda, is distinguished by a stone facade featuring intricate carvings of carp transforming into dragons. Built in eighteen forty-five by migrants from the Teochew region of China, this…
Ancient Assembly Halls
This stroll down Hội An's historic Trần Phú street introduces you to the grand assembly halls and communal temples built by different Chinese merchant communities. You will see how these gorgeous architectural hubs preserved cultural heritage and shaped the spiritual life of the ancient port.
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1. Teochew Assembly Hall
2. Hainan Assembly Hall
The Hainan Assembly Hall sits at number ten Tran Phu Street, distinguished by a quiet, solemn atmosphere that separates it from the more crowded halls nearby. This site functions as a memorial to a dark chapter in the history of the…
3. Tụy Tiên Đường Minh Hương 明鄉華先堂
The Tụy Tiên Đường Minh Hương is a communal house located at fourteen Trần Phú Street in the ancient town of Hội An. You can identify the structure by its traditional architecture, built in the shape of the Chinese character for nation,…
4. Quan Cong Temple
The Quan Cong Temple stands out in Hoi An’s ancient town for its vibrant vermilion red walls and green-glazed ceramic roof tiles, which contrast sharply with the muted yellow facades of the surrounding buildings. Founded in sixteen…
5. Fujian Assembly Hall
The Fujian Assembly Hall is marked by a triple gateway topped with a traditional yin-yang tiled roof. Located at forty-six Tran Phu Street, this site was established by merchants from the Fujian province of China who settled in Hoi An…
6. Cantonese Assembly Hall
The Cantonese Assembly Hall is marked by a stone gate at the entrance, featuring intricate carvings of dragons and phoenixes on its roof. Located at one hundred seventy-six Tran Phu Street in Hoi An, this site was built by merchants from…