Built in 1893, this temple on China Alley is one of the oldest surviving Chinese temples in the American West. It was constructed to serve the Chinese community that settled in Hanford after working on the Southern Pacific Railroad, and it remains largely intact — incense burners, altar furnishings, and all. Visits are by appointment; call ahead or contact the China Alley Preservation Society. The adjacent museum provides context on Hanford's Chinese-American history.
Hanford Taoist Temple and Museum
Rare 1893 Chinese temple from the railroad era, visits by appointment
| Address | 12 China Alley, Hanford 93230 |
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| Phone | 559-582-4508 |