Cheoneunsa Templestay

Healing in nature with your child, Cheoneunsa Temple Stay

What makes Cheoneunsa Temple Stay special

Cheoneunsa Temple Stay is an experiential lodging program run by a temple located at the foot of Jirisan in Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do. Families also enjoy visiting because you can experience Buddhist culture within the temple grounds and rest both body and mind in peaceful natural surroundings.

• A healing experience in nature while walking forest paths and listening to the sound of the valley stream and birdsong
• A variety of Buddhist culture experiences offered by the temple, including meditation, Seon meditation, 108 bows, and lotus lantern or prayer bead making
• Special opportunities to experience everyday temple life, such as tea with a monk and Baru Gongyang, a traditional temple meal

Programs to enjoy with your child

Cheoneunsa Temple Stay is mainly run as a relaxation-focused program, so children and guardians can stay comfortably without pressure. Activities, walks, and forest resting spots are great for nurturing children's curiosity and love for nature.

• Participation in early morning and evening chanting services, on a voluntary basis
• Easy hands-on activities such as making lotus lanterns or prayer beads
• Free walks along the pine forest paths and reservoir trails around the temple
• The temple lodging building is fully equipped with a bathroom, fan, clothes hangers, and mosquito repellent, providing a comfortable stay

Facilities and accommodations

• Each room is fully equipped with a bathroom and shower, so it is comfortable even for family stays.
• The rooms are kept cozy and clean, and you can stay conveniently in the training clothes provided by the temple, consisting of a vest and pants.
• Meals are temple-style, focused on healthy dishes without meat, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided.

What to bring and things to know

• Please bring your own toiletries such as towels, a hairbrush, toothbrush, hair dryer, extra clothes, and a personal water bottle. Toothpaste and soap are provided.
• Because of the mountain setting near Jirisan, it is recommended to bring a jacket, comfortable shoes, a mask, and basic medicines.
• Please make sure to follow the check-in and check-out times.
• To help maintain the quiet atmosphere, please speak politely and softly within the temple grounds.
• After 9 PM, it gets dark and wild animals appear often, so you should avoid going outside.
• The program schedule is posted inside the lodging, and because this is a relaxation-style stay, you do not have to join every part.
• Temple clothes to wear during the stay, a vest and pants, are provided, but there are no separate clothes for young children.
• After meals, you need to wash your own dishes before leaving.
• Strong-smelling food is not allowed inside the lodging.

Visitor information and cost

• Adults - 60,000 won, preschool children - free
• Cheoneunsa admission fee and parking fee - free
• After booking, detailed information such as the location, what to bring, and important notes is provided by text message
• Inquiries: 061-781-4800 Cheoneunsa Temple Stay

Scenery and history around Cheoneunsa

• A historic temple founded in 828, with traditional buildings such as Geungnakbojeon and Myeongbujeon, as well as beautiful tea fields and bodhi trees to see
• Quiet rest offered by nature through walking courses near the reservoir, pine forest paths, and meditation rest areas

Recommended for families like these

• Families who want to spend quiet and meaningful time with their child in nature
• Parents looking for calm and restful time with their child through Buddhist culture, nature experiences, walks, and meditation
• Those who want the whole family to recharge both body and mind away from a busy daily routine

"Cheoneunsa Temple Stay is a special place where, instead of flashy entertainment facilities, you can share a deep and peaceful experience of nature and traditional culture with your child."