Guangdong Assembly Hall - Hoian Information

The house was built adjacent to Cau Pagoda at 176 Tran Phu Street, on the corner of Trung Nhi Street - a gastronomic street of Hoi An. Every year, on the 15th of the first lunar month, the Nguyen Tieu Festival is held here. Also, on the 24th of the sixth lunar month, the festival to pay homage to Quan Cong (a Chinese general) attracts many pilgrims. In the Assembly Hall, many ancient vestiges have been preserved such as four big horizontal lacquered boards, a big bronze censer, a pair of Chinese terra-cotta seats and noteworthy documents on the Chinese community living in Hoi An.

The house was built in 1885 by Chinese overseas who came from Guangdong (China). However, the members of the house's management board believe that it was established in the late 17th century and the biggest restoration was carried out in 1885. On the early days, the house was dedicated to Thien Hau Holy Mother, then to Quan Cong and former time’s sages who came from Guangdong. Formerly, it was a place for Chinese fishermen and traders to stay temporarily and exchange goods. In those days, there was a wharf at the front of the house.

The complex of Quang Trieu Assembly Hall is rather attractive with its stone three-entrance gate and four rows of stone pillars at the front. Four Chinese characters, meaning "Quang Trieu Assembly Hall", are embossed on the upper part of the three-entrance gate. The gate is roofed with green tube-tiles and decorated with images of dragons, small lions, and lemon flowers. Stone pillars supporting the roof are carved with refined designs. The robust frame and decorative designs make the house look imposing. The main hall roofed with green tube-tiles. Inside, the pillars supporting the roof are made of durable jackfruit wood and beautifully decorated. The pillars on the veranda of the hall are red - lacquered and the dragons are gilded. The statue of Quan Cong wearing a royal gown is set up in the middle of the hall. It looks very imposing. Former time’s sages and people who donated their wealth to build the house are also worshipped here.