Chua Dieu Ngu Buddhist Temple
Go on a weekday morning before the tourists arrive. The gold dragons are massive, the courtyards are quiet, and locals light incense without rushing. Bring cash if you want to make an offering. Ten minutes from Garden Grove, nobody you know has been here.
Weekday mornings only. Bring cash for an offering. Remove shoes before entering the main hall.
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