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Oroville Chinese Temple in Oroville

4.5 (68) Oroville Chinese Temple Grounds, 1500 Broderick St, Oroville, CA 95965, United States

Categories

Museum
Historical landmark
Tourist attraction

Location on the map

Oroville, Butte County, California, US

Phone: +1 530-538-2496
Site: https://cityoforoville.org/H...

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:Closed
Friday:10 AM–2 PM
Saturday:10 AM–2 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.5

68 Reviews for Oroville Chinese Temple 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-22 06:08:02

Admission is $4 per person, cash only.I was born and raised in China. I have been to many grand temples in China. But the place hits different. It was built by the Chinese traveled here during the Gold Rush. Exploring the lives of the Chinese in Northern California from a century ago is truly fascinating.This place resembles more of a shrine than a temple because temple is generally used for Buddhist religious worship and the living quarters of monks. This place is dedicated to various mythological deities, including the plaque that reads Hall of the Sacreds.

Review №2

2023-09-23 05:11:22

Beautiful, informative experience for a small price. I definitely recommend. I took my hubby on a date here and then we went to the Tong Fong Low restaurant. They are connected in a way. Youll see why when you visit.

Review №3

2023-04-20 00:02:14

Wonderfully preserved, historical temple site. The docent was very knowledgeable and answered all questions, very helpful. The garden within the complex is inspiring. Give yourself ample time to wander around, browse the artifacts and take in the vibes.

Review №4

2023-05-06 15:33:45

Ive visited the one in Weaverville and Marysville as well, and this one is by far the BEST! Although it probably has the least impressive exterior, this one has the most to see. You can walk right up to the altar, and there are so many other rooms and exhibits to explore, in addition to the main temple. This temple is also the most easily accessible, and the best part is, its completely self-guided.This is one I can visit over and over and never get tired.Best museum in Butte County, by far!

Review №5

2016-10-03 03:59:59

This is in Oroville?!? Beautiful temple with a shocking amount of artifacts for being in such a random place... But not that random, i wont spoil the history of the place. Well worth the $3 entry fee.

Review №6

2023-04-05 23:22:46

A beautiful place to learn of the many stories of the Chinese community in Butte County History

Review №7

2022-02-26 21:07:41

This is a marvelous and informative Gem.Several buildings & a court yard.Admission is just $3.00.

Review №8

2021-10-16 22:25:55

Well organized, very nice ! Worth the visit.

Review №9

2023-03-08 13:44:51

Its a small temple. One room is the temple, another a kitchen, a small auditorium and a small conference room. It is Japanese but used by the Chinese. It has a small garden in front with koi fishes and a large parking lot. I visited during the Bok Kai festival. This temple was used as the headquarters.

Review №10

2023-06-29 12:09:17

Not sure when they are open. Beautiful area outside

Review №11

2021-11-27 20:33:08

I just showed up the Chinese temple during business hours according to Google and their door! Just went to their website which was extremely difficult to find and found out that they are closed from November 24 through the March… Why are you close! How do you spread knowledge and facts about our history if you were close? If you need money to be open then you need to be asking the public for money you cannot do that if you are closed! Update your information so all the people knocking on your door right now know you are closed. Or better yet, open!Also you probably shouldn’t have a woman living here telling people that they’re not allowed to walk around it. Why are the gates closed but not locked and yet we aren’t allowed to walk in the courtyard?

Review №12

2023-01-25 16:42:54

It was cool my son loved it i dont see what was all the hype about. The lion dancers were unprofessional.

Review №13

2019-04-28 22:03:42

Way more detailed and extensive than we expected. Lovely and knowledgeable docent, great collections, and wonderful active temple. They did not let us light incense citing fire code, but we still felt comfortable paying our respects.

Review №14

2019-04-06 04:46:59

The tour was so informative. There is much history in Oroville, and this is the best place to start!! The guide was very knowledgeable, and the gift shop had unique items. I recommend that You go at least once!!

Review №15

2021-05-17 16:57:40

Lovely place to see!!! The guide was very informative. I took my 6 year old nephew and he loved the artifacts. I highly recommend this place.

Review №16

2021-05-09 00:12:39

It is closed, currently, due to COVID-19. However, I have visited this museum, in the recent past. It was quite interesting, and educational. I look forward to it reopening, as soon as safely possible.Thank you.

Review №17

2019-11-15 22:20:52

Took my child here to teach her about the Chinese who helped build our town and influenced our culture. She bought a few items from the gift store and thought the clothes were cool.

Review №18

2019-04-24 02:11:39

Really interesting. Off the beaten track. Much bigger and more to see than it appears from out front. Well worth the $2.50 - $3.00 admission.

Review №19

2023-10-14 17:00:16

Very interesting and informative.

Review №20

2023-01-23 17:34:04

Lots to look at and staged perfectly. Beautiful tapestry, dishes, clothing and more.

Review №21

2023-05-16 17:31:16

Great learning experience for older children 💜

Review №22

2012-06-26 23:38:20

We took our kids to the Chinese Temple and they loved it. They learned a lot about Chinese culture hundreds of years ago and really enjoyed the artifacts. We plan on taking them back very soon.

Review №23

2019-06-28 12:52:10

Great place for a field trip

Review №24

2018-12-26 19:11:11

I go here a lot for rock hunting and playing pokemon. The Chinese temple is very interesting if you want to learn how they started out when the Chinese people first started coming here.

Review №25

2018-07-15 14:25:55

Fantastic display of the richness of Chinese culture, and the place of this culture in the melting pot that America is. A treasure worth visiting every ounce.

Review №26

2019-07-24 11:20:33

Yuk! Discusting. I ordered walnut shrimp, and it was still cold in the middle. Nothing like biting into a partially frozen shrimp.

Review №27

2019-02-20 22:08:57

Very nice from the outside. I have never been inside but it must be beautiful if the outside is always clean.

Review №28

2019-04-05 05:45:00

Wow, the place was cool but the lady working in the gift shop ruined the whole experience. Im just going to leave it at that...

Review №29

2021-10-20 16:41:44

Great history. Very informative. My toddler loved it

Review №30

2021-12-03 19:27:01

I wish it was open during the week only weekends very educational though

Review №31

2022-10-18 22:41:46

Interesting well kept part of Chinese history of this town -

Review №32

2018-06-11 21:51:09

Worth the walk, lots to see in this section of town that is a hidden secret but enjoy the views. Lots of Picture spots

Review №33

2019-06-18 22:49:37

Wonderful. Do not miss this beautiful museum. Its a cultural gem.

Review №34

2020-03-01 23:40:53

The kids loved it and it was fun to see the culture changed over the years

Review №35

2018-12-25 08:07:22

Ive been several times over the years ive lived here and its always been amazing

Review №36

2019-06-28 22:20:29

It looked nice from the outside but the posted hours were wrong and it was closed the day we were there.

Review №37

2018-03-24 03:17:32

This is a great place where you can learn about the Chinese American culture and how it plays a part in the American history.

Review №38

2018-12-15 21:34:16

I love the view and all the birds and loving how families are walking with each other

Review №39

2022-09-27 06:21:11

So serene here. Just beautiful

Review №40

2020-03-08 04:07:35

One of the persons giving the tour was a little too politically opinionated and I wasnt able to complete the tour.

Review №41

2017-11-05 12:14:01

A historic temple with wonderful treasures. Definitely a place to visit.

Review №42

2021-07-10 21:10:19

Wonderful display of artifacts and historical information

Review №43

2018-04-13 00:14:24

So peaceful. Interesting part of California history.

Review №44

2019-04-29 07:19:27

Great museum. Would recommend it

Review №45

2018-01-19 01:00:13

We love going and hiding rocls around there.

Review №46

2019-04-03 05:29:15

Exquisite display of Chinese culture and artifacts. Impressive!!

Review №47

2020-02-09 02:50:23

Amazing!! Its like stepping back in time

Review №48

2021-03-11 01:28:40

Always a great place to visit.

Review №49

2019-04-27 20:34:30

Interesting, nice garden, no asians there🤔

Review №50

2019-05-14 02:43:20

Short opening hours.

Review №51

2019-06-14 23:04:32

Although built in the 1880s it looks like a fifties building

Review №52

2019-05-19 18:29:07

Awesome place to visit in Oroville.

Review №53

2022-03-02 16:57:11

It was not open to public.

Review №54

2019-07-10 16:05:19

Well kept

Review №55

2019-01-31 16:40:25

Really interesting place

Review №56

2019-07-15 11:20:49

Not much to see here...

Review №57

2019-06-18 13:50:07

One of Orovilles gems

Review №58

2020-02-19 04:54:53

Beautiful building

Review №59

2020-01-29 00:55:57

Great food

Review №60

2019-07-07 20:30:09

Great!

Review №61

2018-04-05 17:40:20

It was closed when I went

Review №62

2021-03-14 22:44:17

Nicely landscaped

Review №63

2019-11-30 19:42:11

Fascinating place

Review №64

2020-02-24 06:32:22

Very informative

Review №65

2019-05-25 08:24:12

Full of artifacts .

Review №66

2019-02-25 16:54:06

Why is it important

Review №67

2018-07-19 15:17:10

Cool place

Review №68

2018-09-16 22:55:35

Lots and lots of history