Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy
Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 59); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Fri, Nov 6; weekday average 24, weekend average 65; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1789 in honor of General Kim Chung-seon (1571-1642), who contributed greatly to Korea's defense during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The academy was shut down in 1868, and reinstated in 1885. Then, in 1971, it was moved to its current location. Today, General Kim's tablet is enshrined in this hall, where a memorial service is held every March. Nearby attractions on the grounds of Nokdongseowon include Nokdongsa Temple, Sunguidang Shrine, Hyangyangmun Gate and memorial stones.
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Dalseong-gun, Daegu
- Address
- 218 Urok-gil, Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu
- Opening hours
- [March-October] 10:00-18:00 / [November-February] 10:00-17:00
- Closed
- Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:46 · sunset 17:32
- Phone
- +82-53-659-4490
- Popularity
- Popular
Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2821 | 2925 | 3029 | 3159 | |||
| 11/192 | 223 | 323 | 436 | 520 | 617 | 750 |
| 863 | 926 | 1018 | 1121 | 1227 | 1328 | 1450 |
| 1576 | 1617 | 1721 | 1831 | 1922 | 2025 | 2156 |
| 2275 | 2322 | 2427 | 2524 | 2617 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 7 50 · Sat, Nov 14 50 · Sat, Nov 21 56 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Fri, Nov 6 17 · Mon, Nov 16 17 · Thu, Nov 26 17 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 1 92 · Sun, Nov 15 76 · Sun, Nov 22 75 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 24 · weekends 65 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 22 · Tue 22 · Wed 27 · Thu 22 · Fri 25 · Sat 54 · Sun 77 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Suseong International Biennale On now Tue, Oct 27 – Sun, Nov 22 · 12 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy?
- [March-October] 10:00-18:00 / [November-February] 10:00-17:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 22) and Sunday the busiest (average 77). The single quietest day is Fri, Nov 6.
- What time should I visit Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 59; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Dalseong Korea-Japan Friendship Center 0.1 km · Museum & gallery
- Cheongryeonam(Daegu) 청련암(대구) 1.9 km · Temple & religious site
- Namjijangsa 남지장사 2.1 km · Temple & religious site