Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple
Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 100); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 3; weekday average 39, weekend average 60; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Gwancheoksa Temple is a historic Buddhist temple on the eastern foothills of Banyasan Mountain in southern Nonsan. One of the city’s Top 8 Scenic Views, it is best known for the 18-meter-tall Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva, known as Eunjin Mireuk. The statue’s gentle, compassionate expression has earned it the nickname “the Smile of Baekje.” Other notable relics include a stone lantern, five-story stone pagoda, and stone gate in front of the statue. Several of the temple’s relics are designated national or provincial cultural heritage, including the Maitreya Bodhisattva statue as a National Treasure and the stone lantern as a Treasure. From the temple courtyard, visitors can also take in sweeping views of the fertile Nonsan Plain.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Address
- 25 Gwanchok-ro 1beon-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Opening hours
- 08:00-20:00
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:53 · sunset 17:38
- Phone
- +82-41-736-5700
- Popularity
- One of the most visited spots in the area
Nonsan Gwanchoksa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2866 | 2968 | 3070 | 31100 | |||
| 11/145 | 227 | 325 | 434 | 534 | 636 | 748 |
| 848 | 925 | 1035 | 1133 | 1234 | 1337 | 1441 |
| 1541 | 1637 | 1737 | 1834 | 1935 | 2039 | 2158 |
| 2296 | 2325 | 2435 | 2549 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 45 · Sat, Nov 14 41 · Sun, Nov 15 41 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 3 25 · Mon, Nov 9 25 · Mon, Nov 23 25 |
| Busiest days | Fri, Oct 30 70 · Sat, Oct 31 100 · Sun, Nov 22 96 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 39 · weekends 60 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 29 · Tue 33 · Wed 43 · Thu 43 · Fri 46 · Sat 62 · Sun 58 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple?
- 08:00-20:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 29) and Saturday the busiest (average 62). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 3.
- What time should I visit Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (08:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple 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.
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