Featured Hotels Near Maae Yeorae Buddha Standing Statue

Stay at Nonsan Silla Hotel, just 800 meters from the Maae Yeorae Buddha Statue, a 10-minute walk away. The hotel features Garden-view Rooms with serene views of the statue framed by morning mist. Enjoy an on-site Korean Tea Ceremony and book the pre-dawn pilgrimage shuttle through HopeGoo for a spiritually enriching start to your day.

Choose the Mountain View Suite at Nonsan Gwaneum Mountain Resort, offering unobstructed panoramic views of the Maae Yeorae Buddha Statue as the sun rises over the valley. The room includes a private balcony with a meditation bench, perfect for witnessing the golden glow illuminate the statue. Complimentary photography assistance is available upon request to capture this sacred moment.

The Nonsan Gwaneum Mountain Resort hosts daily Dawn Bell-Ringing Ceremonies led by resident monks, symbolizing purification and mindfulness. Guests may also participate in handwritten sutra workshops, where they copy excerpts of the Heart Sutra and deposit them in a temple stupa. A commemorative seal certificate is provided—a meaningful keepsake of your spiritual journey.

Relax at the Hanok-style Onsen Spa within Nonsan Gwaneum Mountain Resort, featuring natural mineral hot springs rich in sulfur, known for their therapeutic benefits. The spa’s wooden architecture and paper screen design create a tranquil atmosphere surrounded by pine trees. Follow your soak with a nourishing herbal wellness meal using locally foraged ingredients, restoring both body and spirit.

It takes about 12 minutes to walk from the Maae Yeorae Buddha Statue to Nonsan Silla Hotel, passing through shaded pathways lined with maple trees and stone steps. Along the way, three small shrine pavilions offer quiet spots for reflection. The resort also provides free bicycles for convenient return trips, enhancing your connection with nature and serenity.

Guests at Nonsan Gwaneum Mountain Resort can join Morning Meditation Sessions and Buddhist Calligraphy Workshops, where you craft your own sutra on rice paper. These immersive activities, deeply rooted in local tradition, are guided by trained practitioners. Book via HopeGoo to secure a spot in these limited-access experiences.