Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls
Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 92); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 25; weekday average 39, weekend average 75; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Located approximately 2.5 kilometers west of Samhwasa Temple, the entrance of Mureunggyegok Valley, Yongchupokpo Falls is a three-tiered waterfall in a shape of a pot that gets its waters from Cheongoksan Mountain (1,403.7 meters). Located 70 meters below Yongchupokpo Falls is Ssangpokpo Falls, where the water from Yongchupokpo Falls and Bakdalgyegok Valley meets to create a deep and beautiful base.
- Type
- Mountain
- Area
- Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
- Address
- 538, Samhwa-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- 06:00-18:00
* Subject to change; call in advance - Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 3 lots within 500 m · about 627 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:47 · sunset 17:28
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-534-7306 - Popularity
- Popular
Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2855 | 2956 | 3052 | 3192 | |||
| 11/165 | 247 | 346 | 445 | 546 | 644 | 776 |
| 871 | 935 | 1037 | 1135 | 1233 | 1330 | 1471 |
| 1580 | 1631 | 1740 | 1835 | 1941 | 2032 | 2166 |
| 2280 | 2330 | 2430 | 2528 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 65 · Sun, Nov 8 71 · Sat, Nov 21 66 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Fri, Nov 13 30 · Mon, Nov 23 30 · Wed, Nov 25 28 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 92 · Sun, Nov 15 80 · Sun, Nov 22 80 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 39 · weekends 75 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 36 · Tue 38 · Wed 40 · Thu 44 · Fri 40 · Sat 76 · Sun 74 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls?
- 06:00-18:00 * Subject to change; call in advance. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 36) and Saturday the busiest (average 76). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 25.
- What time should I visit Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (06:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 92; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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