Place of worship
Quan Kong Temple
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Viet Dong
December 5, 2018
This small temple from the mid 1600’s is dedicated to Quan Cong, an esteemed Chinese general who represents the lofty goals of loyalty, sincerity, integrity, and justice.
Thảo
November 20, 2019
On the left of Quan Cong is a statue of General Chau Xuong, one of his guardians, striking a tough-guy pose. On the right is the rather plump administrative mandarin Quan Binh. The life-size white horse recalls a mount ridden by Quan Cong. Check out the carp-shaped rain spouts on the roof surrounding the courtyard. The carp is a symbol of patience in Chinese mythology and is popular in Hoi An. Shoes should be removed when mounting the platform in front of the statue of Quan Cong.
On the left of Quan Cong is a statue of General Chau Xuong, one of his guardians, striking a tough-guy pose. On the right is the rather plump administrative mandarin Quan Binh. The life-size white horse recalls a mount ridden by Quan Cong. Check out the carp-shaped rain spouts on the roof surroundi…
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Location
24 Trần Phú
Thành phố Hội An, Quảng Nam
Old Town