Pyeongjangsa

Stay at Damyang Green Valley Resort, a tranquil boutique retreat just an 8-minute walk from Pyeongjangsa Temple. Nestled amidst forested hills, the property features rooms crafted with natural wood and includes a Zen garden and traditional tea pavilion. Wake up to golden morning light glinting off the temple’s red rooftops, and unwind under a starlit sky in the secluded mountain setting.

The resort offers complimentary guided experiences, including early morning temple rituals and hands-on rice paper crafting workshops. For availability during cultural seasons, we recommend HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app to secure exclusive quiet-stay packages.

Damyang Mindful Hermitage is a non-profit Zen retreat just 100 meters from Pyeongjangsa Temple, designed for those seeking spiritual stillness. Daily programs include seated meditation sessions, calligraphy practice, and plant-based meals. Rooms feature minimalist tatami flooring, bamboo windows, and natural ventilation—perfect for immersing in the rhythm of nature.

Each Saturday offers a "One-Day Monk Experience" with dawn bell rituals and forest walks. Due to limited capacity and focus on purity of experience, reservations require submitting a personal intention form through the HopeGoo platform. Approval ensures a meaningful, distraction-free journey into Korean Buddhist tradition.

From Damyang Green Valley Resort, follow the clearly marked Three-Hundred-Year-Old Ginkgo Trail—a 12-minute walk to the Pyeongjangsa Ancient Tree Grove. This forest path winds through a preserved ecosystem featuring ginkgo and maple trees over 300 years old. In autumn, the trail becomes a golden carpet beneath the canopy.

At the endpoint, a wooden pavilion offers interactive touchscreens with ecological and temple history insights. The resort provides free hiking poles and digital maps. We recommend wearing lightweight walking shoes for a peaceful, nature-immersive experience. For real-time opening hours, check updates on the HopeGoo app.