Gyeonggi Cheonggyesa Temple
Gyeonggi Cheonggyesa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 85); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 16; weekday average 28, weekend average 81; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Cheonggyesa Temple is a Buddhist temple near Baegunhosu Lake that became well-known as the site of udumbara flower, a rarity that blooms on Buddhist statues. Built during the Silla Kingdom, the temple offers many sights, including the Cheonggyesa Temple Monument, Geungnakjeon Hall, the bell tower, Samseonggak Shrine, Ksitigarbha Hall, and Gamnoji Pond. Among the many things to see, visitors should not miss a glimpse of the Bronze Bell of Cheonggyesa Temple and the Wood Printing Block in Cheonggyesa Temple. Created in the 27th year of the reign of King Sukjong (1701) of the Joseon dynasty, the Bronze Bell has been designated as a national treasure, and is adorned with elaborate patterns.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Address
- 475, Cheonggye-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Opening hours
- Sunrise-Sunset
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-31-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-345-2533 - Popularity
- Popular
Gyeonggi Cheonggyesa Temple: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2831 | 2932 | 3034 | 3185 | |||
| 11/185 | 229 | 333 | 426 | 531 | 635 | 774 |
| 882 | 929 | 1030 | 1128 | 1226 | 1331 | 1474 |
| 1587 | 1621 | 1728 | 1822 | 1924 | 2023 | 2169 |
| 2291 | 2326 | 2433 | 2525 | 2629 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 7 74 · Sat, Nov 14 74 · Sat, Nov 21 69 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 16 21 · Wed, Nov 18 22 · Fri, Nov 20 23 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 85 · Sun, Nov 15 87 · Sun, Nov 22 91 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 28 · weekends 81 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 26 · Tue 31 · Wed 26 · Thu 28 · Fri 31 · Sat 76 · Sun 86 (bold = quietest day) |
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FAQ
- Is there parking at Gyeonggi Cheonggyesa Temple?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Gyeonggi Cheonggyesa Temple?
- Sunrise-Sunset. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Gyeonggi Cheonggyesa Temple least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 26) and Sunday the busiest (average 86). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 16.
- What time should I visit Gyeonggi Cheonggyesa Temple 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 Gyeonggi Cheonggyesa Temple be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 85; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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