Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs (Geumsan)

Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs (Geumsan): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 64); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Fri, Nov 20; weekday average 31, weekend average 46; the quietest day of the week is Friday.

The Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs is a renowned historical attraction located in Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do. This holy site is interred with 700 patriots who died in a battle against 15,000 Japanese soldiers in Geumsan during the Imjin War in 1592. Among the deceased is the leader, Jo Heon.

Shrines and monuments were built in memory and respect of the patriotic spirit of those who died in the battle. The site is especially popular among families with children as an attraction as visitors can learn a valuable history lesson as well as enjoy a relaxing walk around the area. In addition, the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea hosts an annual ceremonial rite every year on September 23 at 15:00, offering more to see for visitors.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type

Historic site

Area

Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Address

50, Uichong-gil, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Opening hours

March-October 09:00-18:00 / November-February 09:00-17:00

Closed

Mondays

Parking

Available

Sunrise / sunset

Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:51 · sunset 17:36

Phone

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-41-753-8701

Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs (Geumsan): 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.

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

FAQ

Is there parking at Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs (Geumsan)?

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

What are the opening hours of Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs (Geumsan)?

March-October 09:00-18:00 / November-February 09:00-17:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs (Geumsan) least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Friday is the quietest day of the week (average 27) and Saturday the busiest (average 52). The single quietest day is Fri, Nov 20.

What time should I visit Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs (Geumsan) to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs (Geumsan) 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

• Geumsanyeoksamunhwabakmulgwan 금산역사문화박물관 1.8 km · Museum & gallery
• Gogyeongmyeongseonsaengbi 고경명선생비 1.9 km · Historic relic
• Geumsandaragwon 금산다락원 1.9 km · Performance venue
• Geumsanhyanggyo 금산향교 2.1 km · Historic site
• Geumsan Daewonjeongsa 금산 대원정사 2.4 km · Temple & religious site
• Tapseonriseoktap 탑선리석탑 2.7 km · Historic relic
• Gibeomineguksu 기범이네국수 2.8 km · Experience
• Ainriseoktap 아인리석탑 2.9 km · Historic relic

→ More quiet spots in Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-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).