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Need a place to stay for BTS's Busan concert? These temples have got you covered.

For fans coming to Busan for BTS's concert but struggling to find a place to stay, tranquil temple stays have been added to the list of possible accommodations.

2026.5.22

Participants take part in a 'temple stay' program held at the Buddhist Baekdam Temple in Gangwon Province, in this undated file photo. [YONHAP]

Only 1 in 3 temple stay participants identified as Buddhist last year

Only 1 in 3 participants in "temple stays," overnight cultural programs held at Buddhist temples, identified as Buddhist last year, a survey showed Thursday.

2026.2.19

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Two hours of serenity in the bustling heart of Gangnam: Bongeunsa’s ‘Bong-pass’ temple stay

Bongeunsa Temple is the second largest temple in Seoul, with 1,000 visitors popping in daily for a quick look. I tried out their new 2-hour flexible temple stay program for just 5,000 won, which includes a tour, tea ceremony and meditation.

2026.2.17

Baekyang Temple in Jangseong County, South Jeolla, is surrounded by fall foliage.[ [JOONGANG ILBO]

Autumn mindfulness: Three English-language temple stays to try in Korea this fall

An early cold snap has pushed autumn into fast-forward across Korea. As the fall foliage takes over the countryside, Buddhist temple stays are a uniquely Korean way to relish the transitory season.

2025.10.23

Buddhist monk Il Hwa leads a music meditation with crystal singing bowls at CGV Dongdaemun in Jung District, central Seoul, on Oct.18. [LEE JIAN]

Popcorn out, prayers in: A movie theater in Seoul becomes a Buddhist temple

Many movie theaters are being repurposed for non-film activities. On Saturday, one transformed into a temple. Organized by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, “Silent Theater” aims to make Buddhism more accessible.

2025.10.22

Participants of the temple stay at Golgul Temple pose on the beach in front of Saryong Cave in Jeonchon Port on Aug. 21. [BAEK JONG-HYUN]

Foreign visitors flock to Golgul and Geumsun temples for unique experiences

Which temple stay program in Korea sees the highest number of foreign participants? Two temples have become top destinations among foreign visitors.

2025.9.19

Bori and his owner visit Mireuksa, a Buddhist temple in North Chungcheong, for a temple stay experience. [SEONG YEON-JAE]

Dog-friendly temple stay program helps owners and pets find peace

The program was dubbed “Daengple Stay.” It is jointly organized by the Korea Tourism Organization, Jeungpyeong County and Ban Life, a platform for travelers with dogs.

2024.10.29

A guest makes songpyeon, a type of Korean rice cake, at a Buddhist temple ahead of the Chuseok holiday. [CULTURAL CORPS OF KOREAN BUDDHISM]

Buddhist temples to host overnight stays during Chuseok

Buddhist temples across Korea are set to operate stays during Chuseok with a slew of festive events, the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism announced Tuesday.

2024.9.10

Visitors to Naksansa in Gangwon meditate while listening to ocean waves. [CULTURAL CORPS OF KOREAN BUDDHISM]

Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism to run overnight meditation sessions in September

The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism is operating overnight meditation sessions across some 40 Buddhist temples starting in September, it said through a press release Friday.

2024.8.30

Baekyang Temple in Jangseong County, South Jeolla, is famous for the fall foliage view. [BAEK JONG-HYUN]

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Food, fun, faith all in one place at Baekyang Temple

The temple is located in Mount Baegam, inside Naejangsan National Park, Jangseong County, South Jeolla. The temple stay program here offers an excellent two-day escape from your everyday life.

2023.11.23