Built by the Chinese Fujian congregation in the 17th century and rebuilt in ornate style after a storm, this assembly hall centers on a shrine to Thien Hau, goddess of the sea, and features a triple-gated entrance framed by dragon mosaics and a courtyard filled with bonsai and incense smoke.
Know before you go
- Visit midday when incense coils are freshly lit and smoke curls dramatically through the courtyard light.
- Look up at the ceramic roof dragons and the elaborate carved wooden entrance gate before heading inside.
- Combine with a walk to the nearby Cantonese and Hainan assembly halls to compare architectural styles.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall?
Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall is in Hoi An, Vietnam.
What is Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall known for?
Built by the Chinese Fujian congregation in the 17th century and rebuilt in ornate style after a storm, this assembly hall centers on a shrine to Thien Hau, goddess of the sea, and features a triple-gated entrance framed by dragon mosaics and a courtyard filled with bonsai and incense smoke.





