🌿 Event Highlights
- Booking Opens: April 7, 2026 (Tue) at 10:00 AM KST (Set your alarms! ⏰)
- Stay Period: May 1 (Fri) ~ May 31 (Sun), 2026
- Cost: 1 Night & 2 Days for 30,000 KRW (For both Koreans and Foreigners)
- Special Offer: Same-day program available for foreigners at 15,000 KRW
- Locations: Over 120 temples nationwide (including Jogyesa in Seoul, Naksansa in Gangwon, etc.)
🔗 [Official Templestay Website] Click Here to Book (First-come, first-served)
🧘♀️ Templestay: The Perfect Pause to Recharge Your Inner Energy
If you are feeling burned out from the daily grind and endless relationships, how about leaving for a quiet mountain temple? There is no better travel experience than a Templestay to escape the eyes of others, focus entirely on yourself, and recharge your energy. In celebration of "Travel Month" this May, the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism is hosting a massive discount event called the "Double Happiness Templestay"!
⏰Set Your Alarms! Booking Opens April 7th at 10 AM (KST)
Unfortunately, this incredible benefit is not guaranteed for everyone. It operates strictly on a first-come, first-served basis!
- Booking Start Date: April 7, 2026 (Tue) exactly at 10:00 AM (KST)
- Famous temples located on popular mountains or those with ocean views will likely sell out within minutes. I highly recommend signing up on the official website in advance, picking your desired temple from the list, and clicking as fast as you can at 10 AM sharp!
💸 Unbelievable Value: 1 Night & 2 Days for Only 30,000 KRW
In a time of high inflation, getting a 1-night stay, traditional temple meals (Gongyang), and various cultural experience programs for only 30,000 KRW is an absolute steal!
- Discount Benefit: 30,000 KRW for a 1-night, 2-day stay (Available for both locals and foreigners).
- Foreigner Exclusive: If you don't have time for an overnight stay, foreigners can participate in a "Same-day Program" for just 15,000 KRW!
- Event Period: From May 1st to May 31st, 2026—the most beautiful and green month to travel in Korea.
🗺️Where to Go? List of 120+ Participating Temples
Around 120 temples nationwide are participating in this event. Pick the one that perfectly fits your travel style!
🏙️ Healing in the City (Seoul / Gyeonggi / Incheon) Highly accessible temples for those who don't want to travel too far.
- Seoul: Gwanmunsa, International Seon Center, Geumseonsa, Myogaksa, Bongeunsa, Seokbulsa, Suguksa, Jogyesa, Hwagyesa.
- Gyeonggi/Incheon: Geumgangjeongsa, Daegwangsa (Seongnam), Daewonsa (Gapyeong), Baekryeonsa (Gapyeong), Myojeoksa, Beopryunsa, Bodeokgwaneumsa, Bongseonsa, Bonginsa, Sujinsa, Yeondeung International Seon Center, Yeonjuam, Yongmunsa (Yangpyeong), Yongjusa, Yukjijangsa, Jeondeungsa, Jeongtosa, Jungheungsa, Hwaunsa, Hoeamsa (Yangju), Heungguksa (Goyang).
⛰️ Spectacular Nature (Gangwon / Chungbuk / Chungnam / Sejong) Healing spots where you can enjoy breathtaking views of mountains and the sea.
- Gangwon: Geonbongsa, Naksansa, Manggyeongsansa, Baekdamsa, Bohyeonsa, Samhwasa, Seoraksan Sinheungsa, Yongyeonsa, Woljeongsa, Cheongpyeongsa, Hyeondeoksa.
- Chungbuk/Chungnam/Sejong: Guinsa, Magoksa, Muryangsa, Mireukdaeheungsa, Banyasa, Beopjusa, Buseoksa, Seogwangsa, Seokjongsa, Sudeoksa, Yeongguksa, Yeongrangsa, Yeongpyeongsa, Yonghwasa (Cheongju), Jijangjeongsa, Hakrimsa, Korean Culture Training Institute.
🏯 Breath of Tradition (Jeolla / Gyeongsang / Gwangju / Daegu / Busan) Historic and deeply traditional temples.
- Jeonbuk/Jeonnam/Gwangju: Gwijeongsa, Naesosa, Daewonsa (Boseong), Daeheungsa, Dogapsa, Dorimsa (Gokseong), Mugaksa, Muwisa, Mireuksa, Baekryeonsa (Gangjin), Baegyangsa, Bulhoesa, Seogosa, Seonamsa (Suncheon), Seonunsa, Songgwangsa (Wanju), Silsangsa, Sinheungsa (Wando), Ssangbongsa, Yeongoksa, Yongheungsa, Unjusa, Wonhyosa, Jeungsimsa, Cheoneunsa, Hyangiram (Yeosu), Hwaeomsa, Heungguksa (Yeosu).
- Gyeongbuk/Gyeongnam/Daegu/Busan: Gamsansa, Gounsa, Golgulsa, Girimsa, Naewonjeongsa, Daegwangsa (Changwon), Daeseungsa, Daewonsa (Sancheong), Dorimsa (Daegu), Donghwasa, Munsuam, Beomeosa, Bogyeongsa, Bongjeongsa, Buddha Seonwon, Seonbonsa, Seonamsa (Busan), Seongjusa, Simwonsa (Seongju), Singwangsa, Ssanggyesa (Hadong), Yongmunsa (Namhae), Yongmunsa (Yecheon), Yonghwasa (Tongyeong), Eunhaesa, Jabiseonsa, Jangyuksa, Jikjisa, Cheonggyesa, Chukseonsa, Tongdosa, Pyochungsa, Haeinsa, Hongbeopsa.
📢 Prepare the Best Gift for Yourself This May
The opportunity to experience a Templestay for just 30,000 KRW is extremely rare. If you want to let go of your complex thoughts and experience true rest in nature, do not miss the booking opening on April 7th at 10 AM! Which temple are you planning to visit? Let me know in the comments! 🌿
