Quan Cong Temple

Quan Cong Temple, also known as Ong Pagoda, was established in 1653. Quan Cong, a Chinese general who embodied loyalty and sincerity as well as integrity and justice, is honored at this small temple.

Among hundreds of other diverse architectural works in Hoi An, Quan Cong Temple attracts tourists with its unique architecture imprinted with classical Chinese features. During the Eastern Han dynasty, in the year 196, Quan Cong was born. He is recognized as a brave military leader who also served as the protector of the people, helping during times of famine and offering shelters for refugees escaping poverty in central China. Hoi An also has a ceremony honoring Quan Cong on June 24 of each year's lunar calendar. This is one of the most important festivals, a religious event that draws a large number of pilgrims, especially merchants from the city and other nearby areas who come to pray and make offerings.