Fujian Assembly Hall – A relic with bold Chinese architecture in Hoi An

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This assembly hall is one of the most popular Hoi An attractions (Source: Collected)

Fujian Assembly Hall is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hoi An. This place has a unique and impressive architecture and attracts visitors by its quiet and sacred space. If you plan to travel to Hoi An in the near future, this will definitely be an ideal destination that you should not miss out on.

1. Address, opening hours of Fujian Assembly Hall

• Address: 46 Tran Phu, Cam Chau, Hoi An, Quang Nam
• Opening hours: 7 am – 5 pm

Fujian Assembly Hall, also known as Phuc Kien Assembly Hall or Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation, is a destination for those who love the unique Chinese architecture. Favorably located right in the center of Hoi An Ancient Town, tourists can easily visit this assembly hall along with many other famous architectural works such as: Phung Hung ancient house, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Duong Thuong Assembly Hall, Hai Nam Assembly Hall, Trieu Chau Assembly Hall, etc.

The Assembly Hall of Fujian Chinese Hoi An is located right in the center of the ancient town (Source: Collected)

2. The history of Fujian Assembly Hall

This assembly hall is the place to worship Mazu, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and other deities of sea, wealth, and children. Mazu was the one who helped the ancient Chinese merchants overcome the storm and landed in Hoi An safely. Therefore, this assembly hall was built in 1697 by the Chinese people who migrated to Hoi An.

Originally, the assembly hall was built entirely of wood. It was not until 1757 that it was restored and rebuilt with bricks and tiled roofs as it is today. Compared to other assembly halls, Fujian Assembly Hall has the largest and oldest space, which is a unique highlight of the ancient urban architecture of Hoi An. In 1990, this place was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic of Vietnam.

Similar to other Hoi An attraction, this assembly hall has a long history (Source: Collected)

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3. Things to do in your excursion to Phuc Kien Assembly Hall

Here, visitors can admire the outstanding architectural, cultural and historical work of the ancient town town, participate in the worshiping ceremony of Mazu, and pray for good luck for their family.

3.1. Explore the unique architecture of the Assembly Hall of Fujian

The Chinese architecture of this assembly hall will make a great impression on any visitor. Outside, the entrance gate bears the imprints of time, with its tiled roof adorned with majestic and solemn winding dragon figures. Inside, a fairly large garden decorated with many bonsai pots and rockeries will help you feel more clearly the solemnity that the assembly hall brings.

The dragon figures in the Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation (Source: Collected)

In the vestibule, there is a set of stone tables which were used for business meetings of Chinese merchants. Here, you can write your wishes on a piece of paper and light incense to pray for health and fortune for your family and loved ones. After the incense has burned out, the caretakers of the assembly hall will burn the wishing paper that you have written so that your wishes will come true.

The main hall is used to worship Mazu and other deities. On the right side of the hall, there is also a model of the boat of the ancient Chinese merchants. This type of boat was formerly used for seafaring from 1875. The model has a lot of details, which shows the meticulous craft of the artisans.

Inside Fujian Assembly Hall (Source: Collected)

3.2. Participate in the ceremony of Mazu

Many people believe that Phuc Kien Assembly Hall Hoi An is a sacred place that can make your wishes come true, so Hoi An locals and visitors from all over the world often come here to ask for blessings.

Therefore, the most crowded occasions for the assembly hall are on full moon days and holidays, such as Nguyen Tieu Festival (the 15th day of the first lunar month), Luc Tanh Festival (the 16th day of the second lunar month), and the Festival of Mazu (the 23rd day of the third lunar month), etc. On these days, there will be many attractive activities for domestic and foreign tourists to participate in.

Your Hoi An trip should be filled with various cultural festivals (Source: Collected)

Specifically, the Festival of Mazu will include a ceremonial act, with many rituals such as statue washing, vegetarian meal offering, incense offering, and a festival act, including many extraordinary cultural and artistic activities.

3.3. Visit famous tourist attractions near Fujian Assembly Hall Hoi An

The assembly hall is located in the center of Hoi An ancient town. Therefore, after coming here, tourists can also go to many other famous sites such as Hoi An night market, Quan Cong Temple, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House, etc. with ease.

In addition, you can visit VinWonders Nam Hoi An, which is about 15 kilometers away from Phuc Kien Assembly Hall. This top-rated amusement park is an interesting destination that is designed based on the impressive Eastern-Western cultural interference. With many exciting entertainment activities in various subdivisions, VinWonders Nam Hoi An promises to bring all sorts of memorable experiences to visitors.

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4. The best guide for a perfect trip to Assembly Hall of Fujian Chinese Hoi An

To make your tour complete, you should note a few things as follows:

4.1. How to get there?

The assembly hall is located on Tran Phu Street – one of the main streets of Hoi An ancient town. Therefore, you can easily find the assembly hall. If not, you can ask the local people for the way around.

4.2. How much does the ticket cost?

Ticket price: VND 80,000/domestic visitor and VND 150,000/international visitor (about $3.5 and 7, respectively). This ticket includes entry to 5 different destinations in the ancient town including Phuc Kien Assembly Hall Hoi An.

Fujian Assembly Hall entrance fee is included in your Hoi An tour ticket (Source: Collected)

• The assembly hall is a spiritual place, so you should wear formal, non-revealing clothes and not speak too loudly.
• If you go around the ancient town by cyclo or bicycle, you can park your vehicle at the entrance gate then walk into the assembly hall.
• Inside the assembly hall, there is incense and offerings for purchase so you don’t need to bring any from outside.
• On holidays, the assembly hall is usually very crowded, so always keep an eye on your belongings to avoid pickpockets.

Fujian Assembly Hall is a not-to-be-missed destination when tourists travel to Hoi An. Come by the assembly hall to discover its unique Chinese architecture and understand the historical and cultural values that this relic brings.

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