The third structure and furnishings, funded by the Tongzhi Emperor and Empress of China,[1] was built of red brick acquired from Palermo, California and was completed in September 1863.

This disaster combined with a concurrent economic depression in the United States resulted in a large exodus of Chinese from the area to other larger U.S. cities and back to China.

[citation needed] On the 10 April 2021, the Chinese Temple museum re-opened to the public following a one-year closure due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The interior ceiling and walls of this building are covered with hanging boards with carvings or script to honored or thanking the Chinese deities for answering prayers.

On the top sides of this altar there are 2 papier-mâché Southern lion heads employed by the Chinese to ward away evil spirits.

[citation needed] Built in 1864, the Chan Room (adjacent to the Main Temple) is also referred to as "Suey Cing Bak".

The room was constructed in remembrance of general Chan Low Kwan (Soong Dynasty) who was also referred to as the "Viscount of Purification".

There are many artifacts in this room but one that is most noteworthy is a large, teak bridal sedan chair of Chinese Imperial Palace quality.

[citation needed] Built in 1868, the Council Room houses a beautiful hanging screen of carved wood with gold leaf overlay.

Clothing and artifacts housed in the room were donated by two Chinese missionaries (Mabel Clay and Jessie Mae Henke).

[citation needed] Specifically noteworthy to the collections are mannequins depicting both Chinese and United States historical clothing fashions from 1840 to 1940.

[citation needed] The Chinese garden, which has evolved over three thousand years, is historically used as a tranquil place for prayer, meditation and quiet conversation.

[citation needed] In 1976 a historical replica of a Chinese gold miner's hut was built out of barn wood dating back to the 1860s.

It originally appeared as a Butte County contribution to the California State Fair and was later donated to be an exhibit on the Orville Oriental Temple grounds.