16 Hidden Vacation Gems the Locals Don’t Want You to Know About
| July 27, 2015
Weaverville, California
When visiting California comes up in conversation, Chinese temples aren’t usually the topic of conversation; however, Weaverville, California is a city that can boast just that. This city is an old gold mining town that was flocked by Chinese immigrants when they were run out of San Francisco. Joss House State Historic Park is home to Temple of the Forest Beneath the Clouds, which was built in 1874 and is still used today. Weaverville preserves its history and many of the old town businesses are now cafes or hotels with claw foot tubs and four-post beds.
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