Hwangji Pond
Hwangji Pond: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 67); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 4; weekday average 31, weekend average 52; the quietest day of the week is Wednesday.
Hwangji Pond, located in downtown Taebaek, is a source of the Nakdonggang River, flowing all the way to the Yeongnam Plain. The pond is divided into three sections: Sangji, with a diameter of 100 meters, Jungji and Haji. Although it is small in size, the pond supplies 5,000 tons of water a day.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
- Address
- 12 Hwangjiyeonmot-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 17 lots within 500 m · about 518 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:47 · sunset 17:29
- Phone
- +82-33-550-2117
- Popularity
- One of the most visited spots in the area
Hwangji Pond: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2829 | 2946 | 3031 | 3167 | |||
| 11/167 | 256 | 334 | 418 | 526 | 648 | 771 |
| 834 | 925 | 1025 | 1120 | 1235 | 1328 | 1456 |
| 1526 | 1621 | 1724 | 1824 | 1922 | 2031 | 2165 |
| 2226 | 2337 | 2439 | 2531 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 8 34 · Sun, Nov 15 26 · Sun, Nov 22 26 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Nov 4 18 · Wed, Nov 11 20 · Mon, Nov 16 21 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 67 · Sun, Nov 1 67 · Sat, Nov 7 71 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 31 · weekends 52 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 35 · Tue 31 · Wed 24 · Thu 32 · Fri 35 · Sat 65 · Sun 38 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Hwangji Pond?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Hwangji Pond?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Hwangji Pond least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 24) and Saturday the busiest (average 65). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 4.
- What time should I visit Hwangji Pond 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 Hwangji Pond be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 67; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Hwangji Jayu Market 0.2 km · Traditional market
- Taebaeksi Munhwayesulhoegwan 태백시 문화예술회관 0.3 km · Performance venue
- Geumdaebongyasaenghwa Gunrakji 금대봉야생화 군락지 0.3 km · Nature park
- Simwonsa(Taebaek) 심원사(태백) 0.6 km · Temple & religious site
- Bonjeoksaji3cheungseoktap 본적사지3층석탑 1.2 km · Historic relic
- Taebaekmunhwawon 태백문화원 1.8 km · Hands-on learning
- Seogwangsa 서광사 2.3 km · Temple & religious site
- Mongtorang Sanyangmokjang 몽토랑 산양목장 2.6 km · Farm & fishing village experience