Yeonggeumjeong
Yeonggeumjeong: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 87); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 5; weekday average 28, weekend average 70; the quietest day of the week is Wednesday; opening hours: Open all day (KST).
Yeonggeumjeong refers to the area covering the shore by the Sokcho Lighthouse in Sokcho-si City. The name Yeonggeumjeong comes from a notion that the sound of waves hitting the rocks is comparable to the melody of geomungo (traditional stringed instrument with 6 strings). At the end of the 50m-long bridge built over a rocky peninsula is a pavilion offering a view of the East Sea.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
- Address
- 35, Dongmyeonghang-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- Open all day (KST)
- Parking nearby
- 2 lots within 500 m · about 64 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:50 · sunset 17:29
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-639-2689
Yeonggeumjeong: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2828 | 2932 | 3043 | 3187 | |||
| 11/185 | 229 | 325 | 422 | 521 | 635 | 778 |
| 848 | 929 | 1027 | 1122 | 1224 | 1335 | 1481 |
| 1552 | 1629 | 1728 | 1823 | 1924 | 2035 | 2180 |
| 2248 | 2331 | 2429 | 2526 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 8 48 · Sun, Nov 15 52 · Sun, Nov 22 48 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Nov 4 22 · Thu, Nov 5 21 · Wed, Nov 11 22 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 87 · Sun, Nov 1 85 · Sat, Nov 14 81 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 28 · weekends 70 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 30 · Tue 27 · Wed 24 · Thu 25 · Fri 37 · Sat 82 · Sun 58 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Yeonggeumjeong?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Yeonggeumjeong?
- 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 Yeonggeumjeong 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 82). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 5.
- What time should I visit Yeonggeumjeong 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 Yeonggeumjeong be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 87; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Yeonggeumjeonggaetbawi 영금정갯바위 0.1 km · Nature
- Dongmyeonghang 동명항 0.2 km · River, sea & lake
- Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory 0.2 km · Landmark
- Deungdaehaesuyokjang 등대해수욕장 0.4 km · River, sea & lake
- Dongmyeong Port Pojangmacha Alley 0.5 km · Street & village
- Dongmyeongdongseongdang 동명동성당 0.5 km · Temple & religious site
- Dongmyeonghangojingeonanjeon 동명항오징어난전 0.6 km · Street & village
- Sokchohang 속초항 0.7 km · River, sea & lake