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Tin How Temple

天后古廟

This tiny temple is the oldest Taoist temple in the country. It is dedicated to Matsu, the Taoist goddess of the Sea. Hundreds of gold and red colored lanterns adorn the ceilings, whose relative size depends on the size of the donation made. The lanterns are inscribed with the name of the donor, in the hope that it will bring them a long and fulfilling life.

Address
125 Waverly Pl, 4th floor
Getting there
between Washington St, Clay St, Stockton St, and Grant Ave
Hours
10AM-4PM daily
Price
Free (Donations accepted)

Listing from Wikivoyage: San Francisco/Chinatown-North Beach, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 27 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.