Is there parking at Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress?

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

What are the opening hours of Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress?

Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 28) and Saturday the busiest (average 98). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 26.

What time should I visit Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress 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 Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 98; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress

Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do · Historic site

Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 98); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 26; weekday average 34, weekend average 95; the quietest day of the week is Wednesday.

Sangdangsanseong Fortress in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do is a fortress built along the natural slopes close to downtown Cheongju. It was comprehensively improved in 1596 (29th year of King Seonjo’s reign) during Imjinwaeran (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592) and later remodeled into a stone fortress during the 42nd year of King Sukjong’s reign.

This 4.2km-long, 3-4m-tall fortress was built with stones of various sizes, earth and sand. The fortress has three gates, located in the east, west and south respectively. The three gates remain almost intact, and all still have their gate towers. The front gate in the south, named ‘Gongnammun Gate,’ is crescent-shaped while the East and West gates are square. The East and West Command Posts also stand within the confines of the fortress itself. This fortress was designated as Historic Site No. 212 in 1970. Additionally, visitors can sample Jujube Wine (Korean traditional wine) as well as a variety of local cuisine.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Historic site
Area: Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Address: 70 Seongnae-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Opening hours: Open 24 hr
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Parking nearby: 9 lots within 500 m · about 390 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:52 · sunset 17:35
Phone: +82-43-201-0202

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Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress: 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
			10/2826	2936	3044	3198
11/171	238	335	430	536	635	797
899	943	1043	1135	1243	1342	1498
1599	1639	1737	1825	1929	2025	2197
2297	2337	2434	2523	2622

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 1 71
Quietest days	Wed, Nov 18 25 · Wed, Nov 25 23 · Thu, Nov 26 22
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 98 · Sun, Nov 8 99 · Sun, Nov 15 99
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 34 · weekends 95
Average by day of week	Mon 39 · Tue 37 · Wed 28 · Thu 33 · Fri 37 · Sat 98 · Sun 92 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

Roads and car parks around festival sites get busier than usual. All festivals in Korea →

Young Mic Chungcheong Region Special Performance Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1 · 4 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress?: Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 28) and Saturday the busiest (average 98). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 26.
What time should I visit Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress 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 Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 98; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Myeongamyuwonji 명암유원지 1.3 km · City park
Geotdaesan 것대산 1.9 km · Mountain
Cheongju Zoo 1.9 km · Theme park
Cheongjuraendeu 청주랜드 2.4 km · Theme park
Sangdangsanseong Jayeonhyuyangrim 상당산성 자연휴양림 2.4 km · Nature park
Cheongjuraendeu Eorinicheheomgwan 청주랜드 어린이체험관 2.4 km · Cultural attraction
Cheongjuraendeu Eorinihoegwan 청주랜드 어린이회관 2.4 km · Museum & gallery
Gukripcheongjubakmulgwan Eorinibakmulgwan 국립청주박물관 어린이박물관 2.7 km · Museum & gallery

→ More quiet spots in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-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).