Is there parking at Goseokjeong National Tourist Area?

Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Goseokjeong National Tourist Area?

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 Goseokjeong National Tourist Area least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 28) and Saturday the busiest (average 94). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 17.

What time should I visit Goseokjeong National Tourist Area 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 Goseokjeong National Tourist Area be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 100; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Goseokjeong National Tourist Area

Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do · Tourist complex

Goseokjeong National Tourist Area: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 100); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 17; weekday average 40, weekend average 92; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: Open all day (KST).

Goseokjeong Pavilion is the most scenic spot among the eight scenic views of Cheorwon. The crystal clear waters of the Hantangang River wind around Goseokbawi Rock, a peculiarly shaped rock about 10 meters tall that stands dominantly in the middle of the river. Goseokjeong Pavilion is a two-story tower-style pavilion that has an area of about 33 square meters, built halfway up the Hantangang River during the reign of King Jinpyeong (r. AD 579-632) of the Silla Kingdom. Today, Goseokjeong refers to the entire area around Goseokjeong Pavilion and the valley surrounding Goseok Rock. Designated as a Monument of Gangwon-do, the pavilion is known to have been one of the most favored places by King Jinpyeong of the Silla Kingdom, and King Chungsuk of the Goryeo dynasty. The area became all the more famous as the arena of Im Kkeok-jeong (?-1562), who was a legendary leader of a peasant rebellion in the early Joseon dynasty.

The pavilion was destroyed during the Korean War and restored in 1971 by community leaders in Cheorwon. Unfortunately, it was damaged once again by flood in 1996 and reconstructed the year after. There is a natural stone chamber inside Goseokbawi Rock that Im Kkeok-jeong used as a hiding place. On the opposite side, there are remains of a stone castle. Jiktang Waterfall is located about 2 kilometers up from this site, while Sundam Valley is situated about 2 kilometers in downstream. Goseokjeong is a year-round tourist attraction with an extensive grass square and recreational facilities. It is also the starting point for DMZ tours as the Iron Triangle Battlefield Conservation Office is located here and in winter, visitors can enjoy migratory bird tours.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Tourist complex
Area: Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
Address: 1825, Taebong-ro, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
Opening hours: Open all day (KST)
Closed: Tuesdays, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
Parking: Available
Phone: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-450-5558, 5559
Popularity: Popular

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Goseokjeong National Tourist Area: 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
			10/2878	2978	3076	31100
11/198	239	331	438	535	642	787
876	934	1027	1130	1232	1353	1498
1596	1631	1726	1830	1929	2029	2190
2287	2330	2426

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 8 76
Quietest days	Tue, Nov 10 27 · Tue, Nov 17 26 · Tue, Nov 24 26
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 100 · Sun, Nov 1 98 · Sat, Nov 14 98
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 40 · weekends 92
Average by day of week	Mon 34 · Tue 28 · Wed 44 · Thu 44 · Fri 50 · Sat 94 · Sun 89 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

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FAQ

Is there parking at Goseokjeong National Tourist Area?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Goseokjeong National Tourist Area?: 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 Goseokjeong National Tourist Area least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 28) and Saturday the busiest (average 94). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 17.
What time should I visit Goseokjeong National Tourist Area 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 Goseokjeong National Tourist Area be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 100; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Goseokjeong (Hantangang Yuneseuko Segyejijilgongwon) 고석정 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원) 0.0 km · River, sea & lake
Cheorwongwangwangjeongbosenteo 철원관광정보센터 0.2 km · Security tourism (DMZ)
Daegyocheon Hyeonmuam Hyeopgok (Hantangang Yuneseuko Segyejijilgongwon) 대교천 현무암 협곡 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원) 0.5 km · Nature & ecology
Goseokjeong Flower Field 0.8 km · Nature park
Seungilgyo 승일교 1.2 km · Landmark
Cheorwonseungilgongwon 철원승일공원 1.3 km · City park
Sundamgyegok Valley 1.5 km · Mountain
Hantangang Hwaetbuljeonmangdae 한탄강 횃불전망대 1.8 km · Landmark

→ More quiet spots in Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).