Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do: weekend crowd game
| Data date | 2026-11-04 / 2026-11-04 14:04 KST |
|---|---|
| Attraction | 30 (24) |
| Quietest | Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (Sat 15 / Sun 15) |
| Day | Wed (24) |
Weekend plans in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Of 24 spots with forecasts for Sat 11/7 and Sun 11/8, 23 are rated Quiet or Normal. The least crowded is Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (Sat 15, Sun 15).
| # | Attraction | Sat | Sun | Parking | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dangyeonggol Recreation Area | 15 Quiet | 15 Quiet | Hard | Always open |
| 2 | BTS Bus Stop | 25 Quiet | 24 Quiet | Easy | Always open |
| 3 | Sacheon Beach | 31 Quiet | 31 Quiet | Tight | Always open |
| 4 | ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung | 42 Quiet | 39 Quiet | Tight | 10:00~20:00 |
| 5 | Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets | 57 Normal | 27 Quiet | Easy | Always open |
| 6 | Yeongokhaebyeon Beach (Yeongok Beach) | 45 Quiet | 45 Quiet | Tight | 06:00~22:00 |
| 7 | Noam Tunnel | 57 Normal | 37 Quiet | OK | Always open |
| 8 | Jumunjin Beach | 57 Normal | 50 Quiet | Easy | Always open |
Quiet places in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
The lowest 2-week average crowding is at Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (average 15). 24 of 24 spots with forecasts average under 55 (Quiet).
| # | Attraction | Avg | Quietest day | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dangyeonggol Recreation Area | 15 | Wed 11/4 15 | Quiet |
| 2 | BTS Bus Stop | 20 | Fri 11/6 17 | Quiet |
| 3 | ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung | 25 | Tue 11/17 15 | Quiet |
| 4 | Sacheon Beach | 25 | Wed 11/4 22 | Quiet |
| 5 | Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets | 27 | Wed 11/11 17 | Quiet |
| 6 | Yeongokhaebyeon Beach (Yeongok Beach) | 30 | Thu 11/5 16 | Quiet |
| 7 | Yeongjin Beach | 31 | Wed 11/4 15 | Quiet |
| 8 | Noam Tunnel | 31 | Thu 11/5 18 | Quiet |
Crowding by weekday in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Average crowding across 24 spots is 27 on weekdays, 63 on Saturday and 53 on Sunday (100 = that spot's peak season). The quietest weekday is Wed (average 24).
| Day | Avg | Level | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 26 | Quiet | Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum (15) |
| Tue | 25 | Quiet | ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung (15) |
| Wed | 24 | Quiet | Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (16) |
| Thu | 26 | Quiet | Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (15) |
| Fri | 31 | Quiet | Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (15) |
| Sat | 63 | Normal | Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (15) |
| Sun | 53 | Quiet | Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (15) |
11 in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do: best days
Among 14 forecast days in month 11, the lowest regional average is on Wed 11/11 (24). The busiest day is Sat 11/7 (64); most Quiet spots fall on Wed 11/4 (24 spots).
| Date | Avg | Level | Quiet spots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11/11 | 24 | Quiet | 24 |
| Wed 11/4 | 24 | Quiet | 24 |
| Tue 11/10 | 25 | Quiet | 24 |
| Tue 11/17 | 26 | Quiet | 24 |
| Thu 11/12 | 26 | Quiet | 24 |
| Mon 11/9 | 26 | Quiet | 24 |
Highway traffic forecast near Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Korea Expressway Corporation forecasts about 5,550,000 vehicles nationwide at 15:00 on 2026-11-04. The nearest forecast route is Seoul-Gangneung (3 km away): 160 min out, 164 min back.
| Route | From Seoul | To Seoul | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangneung | 160 min | 164 min | 3km |
| Yangyang | 110 min | 110 min | 40km |
| Daejeon | 99 min | 114 min | 208km |
| Daegu | 210 min | 210 min | 214km |
| Ulsan | 250 min | 250 min | 252km |
| Busan | 270 min | 270 min | 289km |
| Gwangju | 200 min | 200 min | 344km |
| Mokpo | 221 min | 237 min | 399km |
Parking near Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do attractions
22 of 30 spots in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do have a car park within 500 m. 13 of them have 200+ spaces nearby (Easy) and 22 have a public car park.
| Attraction | Car parks | Spaces | Public | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anmokhaebyeon Beach | 7 | 853 | 7 | Easy |
| Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School | 3 | 744 | 3 | Easy |
| Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets | 13 | 600 | 13 | Easy |
| Jumunjin Beach | 1 | 560 | 1 | Easy |
| BTS Bus Stop | 1 | 560 | 1 | Easy |
| Hyanghohaebyeon Beach | 1 | 560 | 1 | Easy |
| Jumunjin Port | 4 | 475 | 4 | Easy |
| Gangneung Coffee Street | 6 | 302 | 6 | Easy |
Autumn foliage drive spots in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Of 17 outdoor spots (mountains, water, parks), 16 are Quiet or Normal this weekend. The quietest is Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (Sat 15, Sun 15).
| # | Attraction | Sat | Sun | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dangyeonggol Recreation Area | 15 Quiet | 15 Quiet | Hard |
| 2 | Sacheon Beach | 31 Quiet | 31 Quiet | Tight |
| 3 | Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets | 57 Normal | 27 Quiet | Easy |
| 4 | Yeongokhaebyeon Beach (Yeongok Beach) | 45 Quiet | 45 Quiet | Tight |
| 5 | Jumunjin Beach | 57 Normal | 50 Quiet | Easy |
| 6 | Sodol Adeul Rock Park | 56 Normal | 54 Quiet | OK |
| 7 | Yeongjin Beach | 61 Normal | 52 Quiet | Tight |
| 8 | Geumjinhaebyeon Beach | 67 Normal | 55 Quiet | Tight |
Free and cheap parking in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
21 attractions have a free car park nearby. 0 more have a paid lot at or under 3,000 KRW per hour (scaled).
| Attraction | Car park | Distance | Spaces | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumunjin Beach | Jumunjinhaesuyokjang Juchajang | 112m | 560 | 0 |
| Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School | Gangreungyeok Gongyeongjuchajang2 | 250m | 442 | 0 |
| Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School | Gu Teomineoljuchajang | 363m | 262 | 0 |
| Sandglass Park | Jeongdongjinyeok Gongyeongjuchajang | 451m | 163 | 0 |
| Gangneung Museum of Art | Gangreungdaero(Gyodongsageori-Sinteomineol) | 350m | 161 | 0 |
| Seongyojang House | Seongyojang Hwanseungjuchajang | 97m | 155 | 0 |
| Jumunjin Port | Sinricheon Dunchi Juchajang | 333m | 144 | 0 |
| Gyeongpodae Pavilion | 3.1 Ginyeomtap Juchajang | 416m | 137 | 0 |
Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do attractions: opening hours and admission
Opening hours are listed for 30 of 30 attractions in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The earliest to open is Yeongokhaebyeon Beach (Yeongok Beach) (06:00) and the latest to close is Yeongokhaebyeon Beach (Yeongok Beach) (22:00), Korea time.
| # | Attraction | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anmokhaebyeon Beach | Always open |
| 2 | Seongyojang House | 09:00~18:00 |
| 3 | Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School | 09:00~17:00 |
| 4 | Gangmun Beach | Always open |
| 5 | Noam Tunnel | Always open |
| 6 | Sandglass Park | Always open |
| 7 | Songjeonghaebyeon Beach | Always open |
| 8 | Yeongokhaebyeon Beach (Yeongok Beach) | 06:00~22:00 |
| 9 | Yeongjin Beach | Always open |
| 10 | Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach | Always open |
Details by attraction
| Attraction | Sat | Sun | Sun−Sat | Parking | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dangyeonggol Recreation Area | 15 Quiet | 15 Quiet | 0 | Hard | Always open |
| BTS Bus Stop | 25 Quiet | 24 Quiet | -2 | Easy | Always open |
| Sacheon Beach | 31 Quiet | 31 Quiet | 0 | Tight | Always open |
| ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung | 42 Quiet | 39 Quiet | -3 | Tight | 10:00~20:00 |
| Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets | 57 Normal | 27 Quiet | -30 | Easy | Always open |
| Yeongokhaebyeon Beach (Yeongok Beach) | 45 Quiet | 45 Quiet | +0 | Tight | 06:00~22:00 |
| Noam Tunnel | 57 Normal | 37 Quiet | -19 | OK | Always open |
| Jumunjin Beach | 57 Normal | 50 Quiet | -7 | Easy | Always open |
| Haslla Art World | 55 Quiet | 53 Quiet | -2 | Tight | 09:00~18:00 |
| Sodol Adeul Rock Park | 56 Normal | 54 Quiet | -1 | OK | Always open |
| Yeongjin Beach | 61 Normal | 52 Quiet | -8 | Tight | Always open |
| Geumjinhaebyeon Beach | 67 Normal | 55 Quiet | -12 | Tight | Always open |
| Gyeongpodae Pavilion | 91 Busy | 39 Quiet | -52 | Easy | Always open |
| Gangmun Beach | 76 Normal | 60 Normal | -16 | Easy | Always open |
| Songjeonghaebyeon Beach | 74 Normal | 65 Normal | -8 | OK | Always open |
| Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach | 78 Normal | 64 Normal | -15 | Tight | Always open |
| Sandglass Park | 78 Normal | 67 Normal | -11 | OK | Always open |
| Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach | 69 Normal | 76 Normal | +7 | OK | Always open |
| Anmokhaebyeon Beach | 81 Busy | 69 Normal | -12 | Easy | Always open |
| Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School | 73 Normal | 78 Normal | +5 | Easy | 09:00~17:00 |
| Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum | 83 Busy | 74 Normal | -10 | Tight | 18:00~22:00 (closed Mon) |
| Seongyojang House | 97 Busy | 61 Normal | -37 | Easy | 09:00~18:00 |
| Jumunjin Port | 93 Busy | 66 Normal | -27 | Easy | Always open |
| Gangneung Coffee Street | 85 Busy | 77 Normal | -9 | Easy | Always open |
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 Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, Saturday or Sunday?
Average forecast crowding is 63 on Saturday and 53 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.
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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.