Tin How Temple — Attraction in San Francisco

A couple of things to keep in mind, if you plan on dropping by as part of your tour of Chinatown. First, it is a functioning, neighborhood, buddhist temple; It is not primarily a tourist attraction. The temple seems to be cool with tourists, but many of the people there are simply local people going about their daily lives. (If you are a christian, imagine going to a church where random people off the street walk in and out of your services to look around at the church and you.) Second, the temple is in the uppermost apartment in a four-story apartment building. You have to walk up four flights of stairs to get there and when you get there, it is tiny, probably smaller than you had expected. But it is beautiful and worth dropping by to see and they will even help you interpret your fortune if...

Pictures aren't allowed here. This temple is listed as one of the oldest Taoist/ Buddhist temples in the US. This temple has been here since the 1800s and was meant for new Asian immigrants to find some footing and reconnecting with their homeland. This temple is located at the very top of the inside of a building. You'll have to climb up 4 flights of stairs to reach. Make sure to make donations to light...

Tiny hole-in-the-wall temple in Chinatown. Easy to miss the entrance and you'll feel like you're entering someone's apartment but it's worth the hike up 3 flights of stairs.

Great view up to Coit Tower from the balcony and friendly ladies who will show you around if you show interest. No photos...