Mindungsan Mountain
Mindungsan Mountain: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 98); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 24; weekday average 40, weekend average 95; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: Open all day (KST).
Situated in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, Mindungsan Mountain (1,118.8 meters) is an unusual site when compared to other national peaks. As hinted by its name's meaning "bare mountain," there are few trees near its summit. Locals also refer to it as Eoksaesan (silver grass) Mountain because of the waves of eulalia covering its sides.
The mountain’s gradual slope offers an enjoyable trekking experience for hikers of all levels. In mid-October, waist-high silver grass is indeed everywhere, making it challenging for hikers to view the surrounding areas. Fortunately, certain spots near the peak offer breathtaking views of the gentle ridges and flowing hillsides.
- Type
- Mountain
- Area
- Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
- Address
- Mureung-ri, Nam-myeon, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- Open all day (KST)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:48 · sunset 17:29
- Phone
- +82-1544-9053 (Jeongseon-gun Call Center)
Mindungsan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2862 | 2961 | 3064 | 3198 | |||
| 11/194 | 262 | 347 | 448 | 541 | 646 | 7100 |
| 896 | 942 | 1037 | 1138 | 1237 | 1333 | 1494 |
| 1595 | 1631 | 1734 | 1834 | 1928 | 2025 | 2191 |
| 2295 | 2325 | 2424 | 2524 |
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 | Fri, Nov 20 25 · Tue, Nov 24 24 · Wed, Nov 25 24 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 98 · Sat, Nov 7 100 · Sun, Nov 8 96 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 40 · weekends 95 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 40 · Tue 36 · Wed 41 · Thu 42 · Fri 42 · Sat 96 · Sun 95 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Mindungsan Mountain?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Mindungsan 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 Mindungsan Mountain least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 36) and Saturday the busiest (average 96). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 24.
- What time should I visit Mindungsan 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 Mindungsan Mountain be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 98; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.