A night to rest at Daeheungsa. Taking the time to relax, reflect, and recharge. Please note that there is no "tea talk with a monk" activity in this program.

It is a templestay that gives a lot of free time to reflect and rest in the full sea of rest with gratitude and respect through worship, offerings, and tears while reflecting on the life of the practitioner in a quiet mountain temple. We take time to feel the life cycle of the mountain temple, such as looking for one's mind while walking through the mountain temple, seeing the stars pouring in at dawn, and recognizing the mind that a daily part is a daily elimination through the force of tears.
Please email eng.daeheungsa@templestay or text/call 010-8458-6597 for further inquiries or help with making a reservation if required.

The single-occupancy room option is automatically added to this program. Every participant will be given a private room if reservations are made in this page. If you are a party of 2 or more planning on sharing a room, please make a reservation in the regular version of the program.

* Facilities - shower, toilet, and air conditioning in each room
* 2 mats, 1 mat cover, 1 blanket, 1 pillow, and 1 pillow case provided per person

A templestay uniform consisting of a vest and long pants will be provided. Please bring a shirt to wear underneath the vest.

- Rooms are available starting from 1:00 PM and check-in runs until 4:00 PM. It is possible to be on temple grounds earlier in the day, and we can hold your luggage in the office in that case.
- Please be aware that the temple orientation starts at 4:30 PM. If you are not checked in by 4:00 PM, we will not be able to provide the orientation and you may be unable to enter the temple dining hall for dinner.
- Make sure to bring: personal toiletries, towels, extra clothes, exercise-appropriate shoes, socks, and a personal water bottle or tumbler. Also bring weather-appropriate equipment, such as sun hats and umbrellas for summer weather or thermal coats, warm innerwear and other cold weather supplies during winter
- Motorcycles or bicycles (including mountain bikes) are not allowed past the Daeheungsa Information Center for pedestrian safety.
- If you are driving, you can pass the gate without paying the entrance fee if you inform the staff working the Information Center that you are here for templestay.
- Please call us (EN: 010-8458-6597 or KR: 010-6644-5846) for directions when you pass the Information Center as the way up to the temple grounds may be confusing.

100% refund 3 days before the scheduled date of participation
50% refund 2 days before the scheduled date of participation
10% refund 1 day before the scheduled date of participation
No refund on cancellation on the scheduled date of participation
If participation is cancelled due to natural disasters or extreme weather conditions, a 100% refund will be provided

[Community Guidelines]
1. Maintain silence or speak in low volumes, in consideration of the personal practices of others
2. Be punctual with scheduled activities, especially meal times
3. Use respectful language with others regardless of age, gender, or status
4. Refrain from discussing worldly affairs, such as politics or celebrity gossip, and refrain from bringing newspaper or weekly magazines for entertainment
5. Refrain from criticizing others or starting arguments
6. Alcohol, cigarettes, and outside snacks are strictly prohibited
7. Greet monastics and fellow templestay participants with a half-bow with your palms together (hapjang)
8. Minors should entrust their mobile devices to their guardians
9. Participants should wear the templestay uniform and closed-toe shoes when outside their rooms, and socks and long pants inside the Dharma Halls.

[Operational Policy]
-Reservations are finalized when we receive your deposit or when you confirm that you will be paying by card/cash on arrival
-The single-occupancy room option is applied automatically when making reservation through this portal
-No pets are allowed
-Minors, the elderly, and people with chronic conditions or disabilities must be accompanied by a guardian or caretaker

[Refund Policy]
-100% refund 4 days before the participation date 
-70% refund 2 to 3 days before the participation date 
-50% refund 1 day before the participation date 
-No refund on the day of participation

[Postponement Policy]
If you are unable to attend on the date agreed on after making your reservation, we can postpone your reservation once. Please request the change at least 2 days before the previous participation date. However, a second reservation postponement is not possible, and a 30% cancellation penalty will be charged instead.
*Please contact us and check for reservation availability before proceeding. Thank you! 

[Getting to Daeheungsa Temple by Car]

1. From Seoul (Approx. 4h 40m – 5h 30m)
Via Seohaean Expressway (Recommended):
Seoul → Seohaean Expressway → Mokpo IC → Route 2 (towards Haenam) → Route 13 → Haenam-eup → Daeheungsa Temple
Via Gyeongbu & Honam Expressway:
Seoul → Gyeongbu Expressway → Hoedeok Junction → Honam Expressway → Gwangju Bia Tollgate (IC) → Naju → Route 13 (towards Haenam/Yeongam) → Haenam-eup → Daeheungsa Temple

2. From Busan (Approx. 3h 30m – 4h)
Via Namhae Expressway:
Busan → Namhae Expressway → Suncheon IC → Gangjin Muwisa IC → Route 13 (towards Haenam) → Haenam-eup → Daeheungsa Temple

3. From Gangwon-do (Approx. 6h – 7h 30m)
Via Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway:
Chuncheon → Jungang Expressway → Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway → Honam Expressway → Gwangju Bia Tollgate (IC) → Route 13 → Haenam → Daeheungsa Temple
(Travel time may vary significantly depending on your starting point within Gangwon-do.)

4. From Gwangju (Approx. 1h 30m)
Direct Route:
Gwangju City → Route 13 (towards Naju/Yeongam) → Haenam-eup → Daeheungsa Temple
Future Update: Travel time is expected to be reduced from 80 minutes to approximately 50 minutes once the Gwangju-Gangjin Expressway opens in late 2026.

[Public Transportation: Bus & Train]

1. Express Bus: Seoul ↔ Haenam (Approx. 4h 30m)
Direct buses run between Seoul Central City Terminal (Honam Line) and Haenam Terminal.
From Seoul to Haenam: 07:30, 09:10, 11:00 (Standard), 14:00, 16:00, 17:55 (Standard)
From Haenam to Seoul: 08:00, 09:30, 11:00 (Standard), 14:00, 15:30, 17:30 (Standard)

2. Train: Honam Line (To Gwangju or Gwangju-Songjeong Station)
If you are arriving by train, please transfer to a bus at Gwangju.
Gwangju Bus Terminal (U-Square) ↔ Haenam:
Direct buses run from 04:40 to 22:15 at 30–40 minute intervals.
Travel Time: Approx. 80 minutes.
Reservations: www.bustago.or.kr

3. Local Bus: Haenam ↔ Daeheungsa Temple
How to ride: Please use the local bus platform at Haenam Terminal.
Schedule: Runs from 06:30 to 19:40 at 30-minute intervals.
Travel Time: Approx. 25 minutes.

[Important Notices]
Walking to the Temple: After getting off at the final stop, it takes approximately 30 minutes on foot to reach the temple. Enjoy the scenic walk along the path!

Prohibited Vehicles: To ensure pedestrian safety, bicycles (including MTBs) and motorcycles are strictly prohibited from entering the temple grounds.

09:00~17:00 KST Email: eng.daeheungsa@templestay.com [KR: 010-2239-5236] [EN: 010-8458-6597]