Groups reservations (11~30 people) are available on request by sending an email to
[ eng.daeheungsa@templestay.com ] (English) or
[ daeheungsa@templestay.com ] Korean
or by calling/texting
[ 010-8458-6597 ] (English) or
[ 010-2239-5236 ] (Korean).

[Day Program]
35,000 KRW per person
Day experiential programs are available for 9 AM - 11 AM or 2 PM - 4 PM. At base, day programs include a tour of the temple grounds.
• Tea with a monk at the Daeheungsa Tea Culture Building can be arranged by an additional fee of +10,000 KRW per person.
• Eating lunch at the temple dining hall can be arranged by an additional fee of +5,000 KRW per person.

[Experiencing Buddhism Program]
100,000 KRW per person
1~2 night programs are available. Activities include but are not limited to: hiking, 108 bows, yoga, making paper lanterns. A hall can be requested for use by the group in the evening. We also take alternative activity requests, but are decided case-by-case.
• Schedules are based on the [Experiencing Buddhism] English/Korean Templestay Program (Saturdays) program.

[Rest Program]
80,000 KRW per person
1~2 night stays are available. Besides meal times and optionally participating in the daily yebul ceremonies, there are no special activities. Participants are encouraged to explore the temple grounds and go hiking up the mountain. Meal times are set and cannot be changed under any circumstances.
• Schedules are based on the [Rest] English/Korean Templestay Program (All Days) program.

• Meal and yebul ceremony times cannot be changed under any circumstances by any group.
• A sample schedule including your groups' requests (if we can fulfill it) will be sent before reservations are finalized.
• We will require the names, ages, gender, and country of residence of every member of your group in order to register the reservation in the filing system.

* 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

Please be aware that prices may vary depending on requested activities for the Day Program and Experiencing Buddhism Program.

A templestay uniform consisting of a vest and long pants will be provided for overnight stays. Please bring a shirt to wear underneath the vest.
- If staying overnight, 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. We will send an email with Korean text that the staff at the gate can check.
- If you are driving, please call us (EN: 010-8458-6597 or KR: 010-6644-5846) or through the other messaging apps for directions when you pass the Information Center.
- Buses are able to drive up to the second-to-last parking lot through the vehicle-only route. Please call us for help with directions.

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
-An additional fee of 20,000 won is charged when requesting the single-occupancy room option
-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]