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Jan 2019

Better place to love and understand Taoist traditions! I loved that circled incense sticks at the temple.. their tradition of worshipping!! Must visit if you love to learn other cultures...

By ampll

“One of the most beautiful building I have ever entered”

Jul 2016

Thien Hau Temple is one of the most beautiful buildings I have ever had the pleasure to enter. I would highly recommend a visit to the temple for anyone staying in or visiting China Town LA

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Neighbourhood: Chinatown

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Chinatown • 7 min walk

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Gabriella A

San Francisco, CA44 contributions

Beautiful & Interesting Temple in LA's Chinatown

Jun 2016

Not actually a Buddhist temple, this shrine is dedicated to the ancient Tao Chinese sea goddess Mazu. It was constructed in the 1980s by a group of ethnic Chinese boat people from Vietnam as a thank you to the goddess who helped them reach the United States. If Michael the docent is there, get a tour. Without a tour you miss some of the details but it's still nice to look at all the beautiful alcoves and displays.

Written 30 June 2016

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ampll

Chorley, United Kingdom89 contributions

One of the most beautiful building I have ever entered

Jul 2016 • Couples

Thien Hau Temple is one of the most beautiful buildings I have ever had the pleasure to enter. I would highly recommend a visit to the temple for anyone staying in or visiting China Town LA

Written 23 July 2016

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PPIEW7

Louisville, KY166 contributions

Wonderful and calming

Aug 2014 • Family

it was beautiful and very calming. You could sit and enjoy some time to reflect. Enjoyed the peace and quiet. I wish there was someone there who spoke English to explain everything to me.

Written 20 August 2014

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Anandha Bharathi

Los Angeles, CA145 contributions

Nice small Taist temple of Mazu!!

Jan 2019 • Family

Better place to love and understand Taoist traditions!
I loved that circled incense sticks at the temple.. their tradition of worshipping!!
Must visit if you love to learn other cultures...

Written 2 February 2019

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.