Cheonggyesan Mountain
Cheonggyesan Mountain: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 99); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 25; weekday average 51, weekend average 99; the quietest day of the week is Monday; opening hours: Open all day (KST).
Standing at 618 meters above sea level, Cheonggyesan Mountain boarders the area of Yangjae-dong, Seoul and Gwacheon-si, Seongnam-si, and Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do. From the top, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Seoul's city center and Gyeonggi-do. The mountain is well-maintained with various hiking trails, making it easy to climb even for beginners. In the fall, the mountain is known for its stunning fall foliage, attracting numerous visitors.
- Type
- Mountain
- Area
- Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Address
- Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Opening hours
- Open all day (KST)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 1 lot within 500 m · about 95 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
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• For more info: +82-2-2155-6870 - Popularity
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Cheonggyesan Mountain: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2848 | 2950 | 3069 | 3199 | |||
| 11/1100 | 249 | 350 | 448 | 559 | 665 | 799 |
| 8100 | 948 | 1049 | 1151 | 1249 | 1365 | 1499 |
| 15100 | 1645 | 1749 | 1846 | 1943 | 2062 | 2198 |
| 2299 | 2344 | 2444 | 2541 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday. |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Thu, Nov 19 43 · Mon, Nov 23 44 · Wed, Nov 25 41 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 1 100 · Sun, Nov 8 100 · Sun, Nov 15 100 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 51 · weekends 99 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 47 · Tue 48 · Wed 47 · Thu 50 · Fri 65 · Sat 99 · Sun 100 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 4 km
- Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 13 km
- 2026 Namsan Yagan Teuraeking 「banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil」 2026 남산 야간 트래킹 「반짝반짝 남산밤길」 On now Wed, Oct 21 – Sat, Nov 21 · 14 km
- 2026 Namsan Naiteu Peseutibeol 2026 남산 나이트 페스티벌 On now Fri, Oct 23 – Sat, Nov 14 · 14 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Cheonggyesan Mountain?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Cheonggyesan Mountain?
- Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Cheonggyesan Mountain least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 47) and Sunday the busiest (average 100). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 25.
- What time should I visit Cheonggyesan Mountain 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 Cheonggyesan Mountain be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 99; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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