Stay at Songfengxuan, a serene boutique ryokan nestled just a 7-minute walk from Yongming Temple. This thoughtfully restored traditional house features Japanese garden-view rooms with tatami mats and shoji screens, offering a peaceful retreat amid nature. The inn hosts tea ceremony workshops daily, allowing guests to connect deeply with Zen culture after temple visits. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app.

Hokkai Yongming Temple Front Guesthouse is the closest lodging option, just a 3-minute walk from the temple gate. This minimalist-style ryokan features tatami rooms with wooden lattice windows overlooking ancient stone paths lined with cedars. The guesthouse provides free morning guided tours of the temple’s three-story pagoda and carved Buddha statues, enhancing cultural immersion. Reserve early via HopeGoo for special rates.

Beyond visiting the ancient temple, guests can participate in authentic local workshops such as bamboo weaving, washi paper making, and Zen calligraphy—held regularly at Songfengxuan or Hokkai Yongming Temple Front Guesthouse by master artisans. Every Saturday night features the Mountain Lantern Festival, where thousands of paper lanterns light up the forest path, creating a mystical spiritual procession. Book exclusive experience packages through the HopeGoo app.