Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do: easy parking
| Data date | 2026-11-04 / 2026-11-04 14:04 KST |
|---|---|
| Attraction | 43 (30) |
| Quietest | Songdaemal Lighthouse (Sat 32 / Sun 29) |
| Day | Tue (40) |
Parking near Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do attractions
19 of 43 spots in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do have a car park within 500 m. 13 of them have 200+ spaces nearby (Easy) and 19 have a public car park.
| Attraction | Car parks | Spaces | Public | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongju Seongdong Market | 19 | 922 | 19 | Easy |
| Cheomseongdae Observatory | 8 | 854 | 8 | Easy |
| OAR Contemporary Art Museum | 19 | 750 | 19 | Easy |
| Gyeongju Jungang Market | 19 | 727 | 19 | Easy |
| Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School | 11 | 625 | 11 | Easy |
| Gyeongju Ssambap Street | 11 | 549 | 11 | Easy |
| Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village | 8 | 469 | 8 | Easy |
| Gyeongju Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex | 10 | 466 | 10 | Easy |
Parking fees in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Of 46 car parks with fee data near attractions, 8 are free. For 37 paid lots the base fee scaled to one hour has a median of about 1,000 KRW (range 1,000).
| Attraction | Car park | Distance | Fee | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongju National Museum | Gukripgyeongjubakmulgwangongyeongjuchajang | 141m | ~1,000/h | 09:00~18:00 |
| Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School | Beigeul | 312m | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School | Gyochonipgu | 315m | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School | Yangjisikdang | 317m | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) | Hwangnamdong(Poseokro) Je1gongyongjuchajang | 151m | ~1,000/h | 10:00~18:00 |
| Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) | Poseokrogongyeongjuchajang | 151m | ~1,000/h | 10:00~18:00 |
| Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) | Bonghwangdaegongyeongjuchajang | 311m | ~1,000/h | 09:00~21:00 |
| Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village | Sungmundaegongyeongjuchajang | 195m | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
Free and cheap parking in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
5 attractions have a free car park nearby. 14 more have a paid lot at or under 3,000 KRW per hour (scaled).
| Attraction | Car park | Distance | Spaces | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongbuk Millennium Forest Garden | Sanrimhwangyeongyeonguwon Nosangjuchajang | 56m | 122 | 0 |
| Gyeongju Bird Park | Bukgundong Je1gongyongjuchajang | 272m | 96 | 0 |
| Gyeongju Hwangnidan Street | Hwangnamdong Saenghwalmunhwasenteo Gongyeongjuchajang | 244m | 35 | 0 |
| Gyeongju Bird Park | Bukgundong Je2gongyongjuchajang | 143m | 34 | 0 |
| Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs | Tapdong Je2gongyongjuchajang | 424m | 22 | 0 |
| Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs | Hwangnamdong Je2gongyongjuchajang | 332m | 17 | 0 |
| Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs | Tapdongje 1gongyongjuchajang | 309m | 11 | 0 |
| Oryu Goarahaebyeon Beach | Gampooryu Gongyongjuchajang | 92m | 10 | 0 |
Weekend plans in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Of 30 spots with forecasts for Sat 11/7 and Sun 11/8, 9 are rated Quiet or Normal. The least crowded is Songdaemal Lighthouse (Sat 32, Sun 29).
| # | Attraction | Sat | Sun | Parking | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Songdaemal Lighthouse | 32 Quiet | 29 Quiet | Tight | 09:00~18:00 |
| 2 | Bunhwangsa Temple | 42 Quiet | 57 Normal | Tight | 09:00~17:00 |
| 3 | Hwangseong Park | 52 Quiet | 48 Quiet | Tight | Always open |
| 4 | Gyeongju Tomb of Kim Yu-sin | 59 Normal | 48 Quiet | Tight | 09:00~17:00 |
| 5 | Hwarang Hill | 56 Normal | 57 Normal | Tight | 09:00~18:00 |
| 6 | Oryu Goarahaebyeon Beach | 71 Normal | 64 Normal | Tight | Always open |
| 7 | Oksanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] | 70 Normal | 72 Normal | Tight | 09:00~17:00 |
| 8 | Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs | 88 Busy | 66 Normal | OK | 09:00~17:00 |
Highway traffic forecast near Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Korea Expressway Corporation forecasts about 5,550,000 vehicles nationwide at 15:00 on 2026-11-04. The nearest forecast route is Seoul-Ulsan (33 km away): 250 min out, 250 min back.
| Route | From Seoul | To Seoul | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulsan | 250 min | 250 min | 33km |
| Daegu | 210 min | 210 min | 60km |
| Busan | 270 min | 270 min | 74km |
| Daejeon | 99 min | 114 min | 178km |
| Gangneung | 160 min | 164 min | 216km |
| Gwangju | 200 min | 200 min | 231km |
| Yangyang | 110 min | 110 min | 255km |
| Mokpo | 221 min | 237 min | 284km |
Crowding by weekday in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Average crowding across 30 spots is 45 on weekdays, 84 on Saturday and 81 on Sunday (100 = that spot's peak season). The quietest weekday is Tue (average 40).
| Day | Avg | Level | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 41 | Quiet | Songdaemal Lighthouse (18) |
| Tue | 40 | Quiet | Songdaemal Lighthouse (18) |
| Wed | 43 | Quiet | Songdaemal Lighthouse (17) |
| Thu | 47 | Quiet | Gyeongju Tomb of Kim Yu-sin (17) |
| Fri | 54 | Quiet | Hwarang Hill (19) |
| Sat | 84 | Busy | Songdaemal Lighthouse (30) |
| Sun | 81 | Busy | Songdaemal Lighthouse (29) |
11 in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do: best days
Among 14 forecast days in month 11, the lowest regional average is on Tue 11/17 (39). The busiest day is Sat 11/14 (85); most Quiet spots fall on Tue 11/17 (29 spots).
| Date | Avg | Level | Quiet spots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11/17 | 39 | Quiet | 29 |
| Mon 11/16 | 40 | Quiet | 28 |
| Wed 11/11 | 41 | Quiet | 26 |
| Tue 11/10 | 41 | Quiet | 27 |
| Mon 11/9 | 42 | Quiet | 24 |
| Thu 11/12 | 44 | Quiet | 18 |
Drive course in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
A 5-stop course linked by co-visit data is 9.8 km in straight-line distance. It starts at Gyeongju National Museum and ends at Gyeongju Jungang Market; average weekend crowding is 81 (Busy).
| Stop | Attraction | From prev. | Sat | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gyeongju National Museum | - | 100 Busy | Easy |
| 2 | Gyeongbuk Millennium Forest Garden | 2.4km | - | OK |
| 3 | Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School | 3.1km | 100 Busy | Easy |
| 4 | Bunhwangsa Temple | 1.8km | 42 Quiet | Tight |
| 5 | Gyeongju Jungang Market | 2.5km | - | Easy |
Quiet places in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
The lowest 2-week average crowding is at Songdaemal Lighthouse (average 21). 11 of 30 spots with forecasts average under 55 (Quiet).
| # | Attraction | Avg | Quietest day | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Songdaemal Lighthouse | 21 | Wed 11/4 17 | Quiet |
| 2 | Hwarang Hill | 31 | Mon 11/16 17 | Quiet |
| 3 | Gyeongju Tomb of Kim Yu-sin | 32 | Thu 11/5 16 | Quiet |
| 4 | Bunhwangsa Temple | 33 | Wed 11/4 21 | Quiet |
| 5 | Oryu Goarahaebyeon Beach | 36 | Wed 11/11 21 | Quiet |
| 6 | Hwangseong Park | 38 | Wed 11/4 24 | Quiet |
| 7 | Gyeongju Yangnam Columnar Joint Observatory | 41 | Mon 11/16 22 | Quiet |
| 8 | Bonggil Daewangam Beach | 44 | Mon 11/16 23 | Quiet |
Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do attractions: opening hours and admission
Opening hours are listed for 39 of 43 attractions in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The earliest to open is Gyeongju National Park (05:00) and the latest to close is Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (22:00), Korea time.
| # | Attraction | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gyeongju National Museum | 10:00~18:00 |
| 2 | Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs | 09:00~17:00 |
| 3 | Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School | 09:00~18:00 |
| 4 | Oryu Goarahaebyeon Beach | Always open |
| 5 | Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) | 09:00~22:00 |
| 6 | Gyeongju EXPO Grand Park | 10:00~22:00 |
| 7 | Girimsa Temple | 08:00~18:00 |
| 8 | Gyeongju Bomunjeong Pavilion | Always open |
| 9 | Bonggil Daewangam Beach | Always open |
| 10 | Bunhwangsa Temple | 09:00~17:00 |
Details by attraction
| Attraction | Car park | Distance | Spaces | Type | Fee | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongju Seongdong Market | Seongdongsijanggongyeongjuchajang | 70m | 221 | Public | ~1,000/h | - |
| Gyeongju Seongdong Market | Bukjeongro(Ucheguk) | 153m | 20 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Cheomseongdae Observatory | Cheomseongdae | 183m | 25 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Cheomseongdae Observatory | Cheonmachong Nosangjuchajang | 188m | 111 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| OAR Contemporary Art Museum | Bonghwangdaeyeopgil | 317m | 14 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| OAR Contemporary Art Museum | Wonhyoro Nosangjuchajang | 332m | 13 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Gyeongju Jungang Market | Jungangsijangje1gongyeongjuchajang | 1m | 30 | Public | ~1,000/h | 08:00~21:00 |
| Gyeongju Jungang Market | Hwarangro Nosangjuchajang | 113m | 49 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School | Beigeul | 312m | 22 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School | Gyochonipgu | 315m | 10 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Gyeongju Ssambap Street | Hwangnamdong(Poseokro) Je1gongyongjuchajang | 212m | 17 | Public | ~1,000/h | 10:00~18:00 |
| Gyeongju Ssambap Street | Poseokrogongyeongjuchajang | 212m | 14 | Public | ~1,000/h | 10:00~18:00 |
| Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village | Gyochonipgu | 1m | 10 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village | Yangjisikdang | 108m | 19 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Gyeongju Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex | Hwangnamdong(Poseokro) Je1gongyongjuchajang | 272m | 17 | Public | ~1,000/h | 10:00~18:00 |
| Gyeongju Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex | Poseokrogongyeongjuchajang | 272m | 14 | Public | ~1,000/h | 10:00~18:00 |
| Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage] | Hwangnamdong(Poseokro) Je1gongyongjuchajang | 242m | 17 | Public | ~1,000/h | 10:00~18:00 |
| Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage] | Poseokrogongyeongjuchajang | 242m | 14 | Public | ~1,000/h | 10:00~18:00 |
| Gyeongju National Museum | Gukripgyeongjubakmulgwangongyeongjuchajang | 141m | 264 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~18:00 |
| Library of the Silla Millennium | Gukripgyeongjubakmulgwangongyeongjuchajang | 287m | 264 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~18:00 |
| Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) | Hwangnamdong(Poseokro) Je1gongyongjuchajang | 151m | 17 | Public | ~1,000/h | 10:00~18:00 |
| Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) | Poseokrogongyeongjuchajang | 151m | 14 | Public | ~1,000/h | 10:00~18:00 |
| Gyeongju Hwangnidan Street | Hwangnamdong(Poseokro) Je1gongyongjuchajang | 0m | 17 | Public | ~1,000/h | 10:00~18:00 |
| Gyeongju Hwangnidan Street | Poseokrogongyeongjuchajang | 0m | 14 | Public | ~1,000/h | 10:00~18:00 |
| Gyeongju Bird Park | Bukgundong Je2gongyongjuchajang | 143m | 34 | Public | 0 | 09:00~20:00 |
| Gyeongbuk Millennium Forest Garden | Sanrimhwangyeongyeonguwon Nosangjuchajang | 56m | 122 | Public | 0 | 09:00~20:00 |
| Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond | Donggunggwawolji Yeonkkotdanji Nosangjuchajang | 165m | 56 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Gyeongju Wolseong Palace Site (Banwolseong Fortress) | Yeonkkotdanji | 162m | 46 | Public | ~1,000/h | 09:00~20:00 |
| Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs | Tapdongje 1gongyongjuchajang | 309m | 11 | Public | 0 | 09:00~20:00 |
| Oryu Goarahaebyeon Beach | Gampooryu Gongyongjuchajang | 92m | 10 | Public | 0 | 09:00~20:00 |
Before you go
- Check the day's traffic forecast and car park hours before leaving.
- Check whether any attraction is closed on Sat 11/7 / Sun 11/8.
- Under 55 is Quiet, 80 or more is Busy; if Busy, try opening time or a weekday.
- If parking is Tight, consider public car parks or transit.
FAQ
Which is quieter in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Saturday or Sunday?
Average forecast crowding is 84 on Saturday and 81 on Sunday, so Sun looks quieter.
What is the data date?
Crowding forecasts were received on 2026-11-04; the traffic forecast is as of 2026-11-04 14:04 KST. These are estimates from past data, not live.
Where does the parking data come from?
Korea's national parking-lot open data and Korea Tourism Organization data, counting car parks within 500 m. Fees and hours may change.
What does the crowding number mean?
It is relative to that spot's own peak season (100). Under 55 is Quiet, under 80 Normal, 80 or more Busy.
Related pages
Sources and data date
- Data date: 2026-11-04 / 2026-11-04 14:04 KST
- Korea Tourism Organization, Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea public data portal, TMAP Mobility.
- Estimates from past data, not live.