Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple
Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 73); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 19; weekday average 28, weekend average 79; the quietest day of the week is Thursday; opening hours: Open all day (KST).
Cheoneunsa Temple is located on Dutasan Mountain in Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do. At the tail end of the Goryeo dynasty, Lee Seung-hyu, a renowned scholar, wrote ‘Jewangungi’, an epic for the Korean people at Cheoneunsa temple. After the temple burnt down during the Korean War, the temple was renovated. The temple houses Beophwagyeong (Lotus Sutra Statue) among other cultural significant artifacts. Also, the surrounding area was the capital during Goryeo dynasty, where a number of relics such as pieces of celadon and blue roof tiles were unearthed.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
- Address
- 816, Dongan-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- Open all day (KST)
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- 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: +82-33-572-0221 - Popularity
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Samcheok Cheoneunsa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2827 | 2929 | 3031 | 3173 | |||
| 11/181 | 228 | 331 | 429 | 525 | 631 | 774 |
| 881 | 927 | 1030 | 1128 | 1227 | 1331 | 1472 |
| 1582 | 1626 | 1731 | 1828 | 1924 | 2027 | 2187 |
| 2282 | 2328 | 2429 | 2528 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Oct 31 73 · Sat, Nov 7 74 · Sat, Nov 14 72 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Thu, Nov 5 25 · Mon, Nov 16 26 · Thu, Nov 19 24 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 15 82 · Sat, Nov 21 87 · Sun, Nov 22 82 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 28 · weekends 79 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 27 · Tue 30 · Wed 28 · Thu 26 · Fri 30 · Sat 77 · Sun 82 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple?
- 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 Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Thursday is the quietest day of the week (average 26) and Sunday the busiest (average 82). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 19.
- What time should I visit Samcheok Cheoneunsa 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 Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 73; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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