Teo Chew Temple

Teo Chew Temple in Houston’s Chinatown is a spiritually powerful and culturally rich landmark. It’s beautifully built, with intricate architecture that feels both peaceful and deeply rooted in tradition. Everything about it feels legit and spiritually grounded—from the detailed carvings to the incense-filled prayer halls. Whether you’re coming to pray, pay respects, or just take in the atmosphere, it offers a calm, reflective space in the middle of the city. Truly a meaningful place that holds strong cultural and spiritual value. A must-visit if you’re in Chinatown.

Beautiful and serene temple. They were extremely welcoming to a bunch of tourists. It was empty when we were there except for two temple workers. There's even a QR code by the door that you can scan for information about the temple..

This temple was very quiet and relaxing. It is open to the public, but they still request that masks be worn, so please be respectful. Being able to walk around and take in the art and sculptures was a humbling experience. If I were to critique anything it's the men's bathroom. It just isn't maintained very well and needs some TLC.

There is plenty of parking during the weekday. I would imagine parking would be very difficult on special occasion weekends and major lunar holidays, especially Chinese New Years. The temple is well maintained and very peaceful when you enter the main hall.

Teo Chew Temple holds a special place in my heart, particularly during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration. Each year, millions of people gather at this sacred space for a vibrant and festive experience. The anticipation for the first ascent to the temple ferry creates an electric atmosphere, setting the stage for a memorable celebration. The highlight of the festivities includes the captivating lion dance celebration and the display of various deities. The temple becomes a hub of cultural richness, enveloping visitors in the spirit of the Chinese New Year. It's not just a celebration; it's a profound experience that allows for moments of peace, prayer, and reflection. Teo Chew Temple exudes comfort and solace, making it a comforting place for those seeking spiritual connection. Amidst the crowd, the temple provides a sanctuary to find inner peace and offer prayers. Witnessing the diverse array of deity displays adds a unique dimension to the spiritual journey, creating a sense of reverence and awe. For me, visiting Teo Chew Temple is more than a religious practice; it's a reminder of the importance of respect for higher powers and the pursuit of goodness. The act of prayer and reflection in this serene setting encourages introspection and a reevaluation of life's meaning. In essence, Teo Chew Temple is a remarkable place to pray, find comfort, and contemplate the deeper aspects of life. It stands as a beacon of tradition, spirituality, and community, making each visit a meaningful and enriching experience.

Beautiful, well-preserved temple. The fountain at the entrance has the statues of all Chinese zodiac signs in marble. The temple feels so peaceful inside.

Welcoming, informative and beautiful The temple maintains an open door policy as everybody is welcomed. Be respectful and wear clothes that is you would wear to church, mosque or other place of worship. Went there on a blue bird day and caught the lion dance troop practicing, which was a bonus. You can walk in and pray with incense/joss stick for free, but I drop in a donation to help them maintain it for free. Overall, a cultural benefit for Houston and its community

Want to feel like a Tourist in your own city? ...Teo Chew Temple will make you feel like you are in the other side of the World without even leaving Houston! With Chinese lanterns and dragons this place is sure to provide an incredible experience! This temple located in Chinatown is a hidden gem!

Teo Chew Temple 本頭公廟 has been a national treasure for many decades. I only learned about this place since I start of CoVid pandemic. My company was looking to do a virtual lion dance performance. Then, I found Teo Chew Temple Lion Dance Team. Recently, the temple added a virtual guide by scanning the QR code on the door. You will get the description of each God in English. That was a lifesaver. Because the volunteers spoke only Vietnamese and very little Chinese. English is not a spoken language at the location at all. Teo Chew Temple is a must-see place for tourists. It's right off of the side street by Kim Som on Bellaire Blvd. there are plenty of parking as long as it's not a Buddhist holiday with celebrations.

Let me just start by saying I'm the type of person that's not superstitious at all or do I believe in anything that's out of the ordinary. My sister went here during lunar new year and she donated also praying or our newly built business. When I say our business went up so much that couple weeks she comes back; I had to go here for my share of the donating. We got here on our first day in Houston and there was 3 older gentlemen in the front; they're extremely friendly but because my sister and I was speaking English they couldn't helped but to look at us. When I heard them speak Vietnamese that's when I asked them about where to purchase some items and they were nice enough to give to us for free. We did make some donations to different donation boxes and after 25 days now. I can tell you that my business went up so so much. To the person that complained that the temple has so much smoke... Like, what do you expected???? It's a temple! and for you to give them a 3 stars just for that. There's a special place for you in hell... just kidding Until next time!!! Peace

How do rate religion believe and culture. You can't. ! The temple is great place to find peace of mind, find your soul and a little piece of temple culture. The place can be little busy on the weekends, I find it most of the time it's nice and peaceful. Also remind me of bit of childhood memory. Amble of parking and great place to find a bit of inner place.

Temples don't really need Yelp reviews.....This "review" is really just to promote the amazing temple culture. This is the place you can see when driving down Bellaire near the Home Depot. It is situated right next to Arthur Storey park which has a very nice man-made lake and jogging/walking trails. This place has great energy. It is fairly large and is very beautiful inside. There are many deities to pay respect too including Guan Yin, Shakyamuni Buddha, Tien Hou, Lord Guan, and many others. There is a beautiful wishing well with the 12 Zodiac animals carved in marble at the front near the parking area. Come by and toss a coin in while wishing for prosperity, health, improved finances, love luck, anything! The best way to wish is to ask for something that benefits all - not just yourself - this way the wish can amplify itself naturally. Come check it out. It's a wonderful place.

This is a very beautiful temple. Its is very open and not too smoky from the incents. They statues are set up nicely in a way where its not overly crowded.

Great traditional temple. It's right by Kim Son, and in a great area. Temple is mostly open air, and run on donations.