Consider staying at Ezhou Puzhao Temple Zen Courtyard, a boutique guesthouse reimagined from ancient temple buildings. Its minimalist Han-style architecture blends traditional aesthetics with modern Zen design, offering rooms with private courtyard terraces where you can hear morning gongs and evening chants. Just a 3-minute walk to the main temple gate, the property hosts free calligraphy workshops and early meditation sessions. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants access to exclusive cultural packages including guided tours and tea ceremonies.

After checking into Ezhou Puzhao Temple Zen Courtyard, begin your day with a 5:30 AM Buddhist chanting ceremony led by resident monks. In the morning, join a tea ceremony workshop learning Song Dynasty Gongfu tea techniques. Later, explore the forest trails behind the temple for a mindful walking meditation among Ming-era stone carvings and ancient cypresses. Conclude your day with a handmade incense sachet workshop at the riverside meditation hall, followed by a vegetarian dinner. All activities are within a 1-kilometer radius, creating a seamless journey of inner peace—perfect for deep immersion in spiritual practice.

Ezhou Puzhao Temple Family Zen Garden is ideal for families, featuring multi-room courtyard suites with children’s Zen corners and pottery-making stations. Kids can participate in clay Buddha sculpting workshops or join the release-and-prayer ritual in the temple square. The property features secure fencing, shaded rest areas, and easy access to the main temple—just an 8-minute walk. Each family receives a "Child’s Questions About Buddhism" interactive guidebook to help kids express their reflections through drawing. Book via HopeGoo for family package discounts.

Stay at Ezhou Puzhao Temple Sunrise Pavilion, located on the highest hillside point overlooking the temple complex. Its Sunrise Viewing Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and private wooden decks facing the Fanchuan Plain, where the sun rises over the ancient pagoda each morning. Morning meditation sessions are held on the deck with guidance from resident monks. This room is favored by poets and travelers seeking quiet contemplation. Reserve early via HopeGoo to secure availability during peak seasons.

Ezhou Puzhao Temple Zen Courtyard provides expert cultural guided tours led by local Buddhist scholars. Guests explore rare collections including Tang dynasty bronze statues, Ming dynasty steles, and Tibetan mandala murals. Special access includes the Forbidden Scripture Hall and ancient manuscript restoration workshop. Tours include bilingual (Chinese/English) commentary and are available daily. All excursions start directly at the hotel, just a 5-minute walk from the temple entrance. Book via HopeGoo for enhanced tour materials and commemorative badges.

Choose Ezhou Puzhao Temple Green Forest Zen Lodge, a certified eco-lodge built with bamboo and moss-covered roofs, seamlessly integrated into the surrounding forest. Rooms feature natural air purification systems and rainwater recycling for garden irrigation. Guests enjoy hands-on experiences like foraging walks, native plant identification, and forest bathing along bamboo paths. Nightly stargazing lectures reveal ancient constellations linked to Chu Dynasty astronomy. All meals use organic ingredients from on-site farms. Reserve through HopeGoo to unlock sustainable travel perks and exclusive nature kits.