Experts' Choice Award Cantonese Assembly Hall
What the experts agree on
Founded in 1786, this riverside assembly hall showcases ornate dragon mosaics and statuary depicting Cantonese opera scenes, reflecting Hoi An's rich Chinese trading heritage through elaborate architectural details.
“Historic records state several dates for the construction of the Cantonese Assembly Hall situated next to the Cau Pagoda near the riverside on Tran Phu Street.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "Founded in 1786, this assembly hall has a tall, airy entrance, which opens on to a splendidly over-the-top mosaic statue of a dragon and a carp." Full review
Afar Magazine "Chinese influence is strong in Hoi An, a legacy of its trading past." Full review
Frommer's "The center garden sports a fountain with a dragon made of chipped pottery, the centerpiece. Inside, look for the statues depicting scenes from famous Cantonese operas" Full review
