Auraji Lake
Auraji Lake: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 64); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 9; weekday average 32, weekend average 72; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Auraji is the name of a lake located in Yeoryang-myeon in Jeongseon-gun. It is here that Jeongseon Arirang, the Intangible Cultural Asset of Gangwon-do, originated. The area has long been famous for its beautiful, clean mountains and rivers. Its name is derived from the Korean word eoureojida, meaning "to meet" as the waters of Pyeongchang and Samcheok unite in this area.
Part of the upper stream of Namhangang River, Auraji was a famous starting point of log rafts transporting timber to Hanyang, the original name of Seoul. In the old days, one could always hear the singing of boatmen who came from all over the nation. The lyrics of Jeongseon Arirang reveal the sadness and longing of a woman awaiting her husband who left for business to a far-away place or left to transport timber.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
- Address
- 69, Auraji-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:48 · sunset 17:29
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-1544-9053 - Popularity
- Popular
Auraji Lake: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2842 | 2960 | 3039 | 3164 | |||
| 11/169 | 227 | 327 | 425 | 533 | 642 | 796 |
| 874 | 923 | 1031 | 1131 | 1230 | 1333 | 1458 |
| 1567 | 1623 | 1731 | 1833 | 1934 | 2027 | 2180 |
| 2269 | 2325 | 2430 | 2530 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Oct 31 64 · Sat, Nov 14 58 · Sun, Nov 15 67 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Nov 4 25 · Mon, Nov 9 23 · Mon, Nov 16 23 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Nov 7 96 · Sun, Nov 8 74 · Sat, Nov 21 80 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 32 · weekends 72 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 25 · Tue 30 · Wed 32 · Thu 39 · Fri 35 · Sat 75 · Sun 70 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Auraji Lake?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Auraji Lake?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Auraji Lake least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 25) and Saturday the busiest (average 75). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 9.
- What time should I visit Auraji Lake 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 Auraji Lake be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 64; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Jeongseonarirang Jeonsugwan 정선아리랑 전수관 0.0 km · Hands-on learning
- Aurajiseonchakjang 아우라지선착장 0.2 km · Experience
- Yeosongjeong 여송정 0.2 km · Historic site
- Jeongseonarirangyeolcha(A-Train) 정선아리랑열차(A-train) 0.4 km · Experience
- Jeongseonbeokseuraendeu 정선벅스랜드 4.6 km · Theme park