Uisangdae Pavilion
Uisangdae Pavilion: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 96); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 18; weekday average 31, weekend average 77; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
Uisangdae Pavilion is situated on a seaside cliff leading to Hongnyeonam Hermitage from Naksansa Temple. The term "dae" in Uisangdae refers to a structure built to admire the surrounding scenery, with the spectacular views from here considered a must-see attraction of Naksansa Temple. The pavilion was built in 1925 to commemorate the achievements of Great Master Uisang. Great Master Uisang was an eminent monk who founded Naksansa Temple in the 11th year of King Munmu of Silla (671), and legends related to him are passed down throughout the temple grounds. It is said that when Great Master Uisang returned from the Tang Dynasty in China and built Naksansa Temple, he surveyed the terrain and practiced seated meditation at the site where Uisangdae Pavilion stands today. The current Uisangdae was restored into a hexagonal pavilion in 1995.
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
- Address
- 100 Naksansa-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- [Summer] 06:00-18:00 / [Winter] 06:00-17:00
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 2 lots within 500 m · about 73 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:50 · sunset 17:29
- Phone
- +82-33-672-2447
Uisangdae Pavilion: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2846 | 2947 | 3046 | 3196 | |||
| 11/164 | 231 | 326 | 425 | 536 | 632 | 797 |
| 865 | 925 | 1027 | 1126 | 1233 | 1330 | 1478 |
| 1569 | 1629 | 1725 | 1823 | 1928 | 2029 | 2175 |
| 2275 | 2328 | 2426 | 2530 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 64 · Sun, Nov 8 65 · Sun, Nov 15 69 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Nov 4 25 · Mon, Nov 9 25 · Wed, Nov 18 23 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 96 · Sat, Nov 7 97 · Sat, Nov 14 78 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 31 · weekends 77 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 28 · Tue 26 · Wed 30 · Thu 36 · Fri 34 · Sat 87 · Sun 68 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Uisangdae Pavilion?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Uisangdae Pavilion?
- [Summer] 06:00-18:00 / [Winter] 06:00-17:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Uisangdae Pavilion least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 26) and Saturday the busiest (average 87). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 18.
- What time should I visit Uisangdae Pavilion to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (06:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Uisangdae Pavilion be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 96; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Hongryeonam 홍련암 0.2 km · Temple & religious site
- Naksansa Temple 0.3 km · Temple & religious site
- Naksanhang 낙산항 0.3 km · River, sea & lake
- Seorak Beach 0.9 km · River, sea & lake
- Naksan Beach 0.9 km · River, sea & lake
- Naksandoripgongwon 낙산도립공원 1.0 km · Nature park
- Hujin Harbor 1.1 km · River, sea & lake
- Dongmyeongseowon 동명서원 1.6 km · Historic site