Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park
雲林廟
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The oldest continuously used Chinese Taoist temple in California, located in Weaverville.

📜 Oldest continuously used Chinese Taoist temple in California. 🔍 Built in 1874, it replaced earlier structures destroyed by fire. Part of California State Park System, preserving Chinese immigrant history.Why Go: 🙏 Active place of worship and cultural center. 🏛️ Explore Gold Rush history and Chinese immigrant contributions, and a unique Taoist temple with its original 1874 interior. 🖼️ See art objects, mining tools, and Tong War weapons. 🐉 Unique architecture with dragon fish on roof and spirit screens.Why Avoid: 🐕 Dogs only allowed in parking lot. 🚶‍♂️ Temple access limited to guided tours.Tips: 🚶 Weaverville has restaurants within walking distance. 📅 Experience annual Chinese New Year Lion Dance and Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. ⏰ Guided tours available Thursday-Sunday at specific times.Cost: 💰 Accepts Historian Passport Day Use Admission and Annual Pass.Hours: 🕒 Thursday-Sunday, 10am-4pm (Visitor Center & grounds), guided tours at 11am, 1pm, 3pm.Parking: 🅿️ Parking lot available.Toilets: 🚻 Restrooms available.Other: 💧 Drinking water available.

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