Fujian Assembly Hall Hoi An: Guide to Phuc Kien's Chinese Architecture & Mazu Temple | Vietnam Purple Travel Guide

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To enter, you need to have purchased the Hoi An Ancient Town Ticket.

Fukian Assembly Hall (Vietnamese: Hội quán Phúc Kiến) is one of Hoi An’s highlights and cultural landmarks that captivates with its vivid architecture, rich symbolism, and fascinating history. Originally established by Chinese merchants from Fujian province, this historic site reflects the deep-rooted cultural and commercial exchanges between Vietnam and China during the 17th and 18th centuries.

What is the Fukian Assembly Hall?

The Fukian Assembly Hall is a Chinese clan temple and community center, built in the late 17th century by the Fujian (Phúc Kiến) Chinese community in Hội An. It was created as a place where Chinese immigrants could gather, worship, and conduct social and business activities while preserving their cultural identity.
Today, it stands as one of the most iconic historical attractions in Hoi An, renowned for its colorful architecture, elaborate shrines, and strong spiritual ambiance.

We think that Fukian Assembly Hall is the most beautiful of all attractions that are included in the Hoi An Ancient Town Ticket. The architecture and skillfully artistic decorations are fantastic.

Here are some photos that we took:

History of Fukian Assembly Hall

The original structure was a thatched temple built in 1690. It was later reconstructed in brick and wood by Chinese settlers from Fujian Province, who had arrived in Hội An — then one of Southeast Asia’s busiest ports — for trade and new opportunities. Like other Chinese assembly halls in Hoi An, the Fukian Hall served multiple functions: as a place of worship, a meeting hall, and a mutual aid society for new arrivals.
Over time, it became an important center for the Fujian diaspora and their descendants in Vietnam. Its most sacred altar is dedicated to Thiên Hậu Thánh Mẫu (Mazu), the Goddess of the Sea, who is deeply revered by seafaring communities for providing protection during ocean voyages. Other deities worshipped here include Thần Tài (God of Wealth), 12 Midwife Goddesses, and Quan Âm (Bodhisattva of Compassion).

Architectural Highlights

The Fukian Assembly Hall is a feast for the senses, showcasing the exuberant style of southern Chinese temple architecture. It is one of the best-preserved and most colorful Chinese temples in Vietnam.
Key features include:

• A grand triple-arched gate (Tam Quan) with ceramic dragons and phoenixes perched on the roof

• Courtyard gardens with bonsai trees, stone statues, and incense burners

• A central ceremonial hall with richly carved woodwork, red lacquer altars, and gold inscriptions

• Intricate bas-reliefs and ceramic frescoes depicting mythological scenes and protective talismans

• A sacred statue of Mazu, housed in the main shrine, surrounded by ancestral tablets and offerings

Don’t miss the stunning dragon fountain in the courtyard, which is one of the most photographed spots in the assembly hall. Also, make sure to marvel at the elaborately painted ceiling panels, and guardian door gods flanking the entrance.

Spiritual and Cultural Significance

Fukian Assembly Hall remains a vibrant place of folk religion in Vietnam, where locals and visitors alike come to light incense, pray for fertility, health, and prosperity, and seek blessings from the deities.
The Twelve Midwives (Thập Nhị Bà Mụ) goddesses, believed to shape and protect infants, make this an especially popular place for couples wishing for children. The shrine to Thần Tài attracts merchants seeking good fortune in business.

Practical Information

• Opening Hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm daily

• Entry: Included in the Hoi An Ancient Town ticket

• Recommended Visit Duration: 30–45 minutes

• Dress modestly as it is an active place of worship.

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