Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest
Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 32); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 3; weekday average 25, weekend average 24; the quietest day of the week is Sunday.
One of the eight scenic views of Seocheon, Maryang-ri Camellia Forest is designated as a Natural Monument. The lush forest covers an area of 8,265 ㎡ with the trees being nearly 500 years old. The best time to enjoy the camellias is from late March to early May. Dongbaekjeong Pavilion standing at the peak of the hill offers a beautiful view of the nearby Oryeokdo Island in the blue sea and is also a prime spot for taking in the sunset.
The western side of the forest has few remaining trees, but the eastern side is still lush with over 70 trees. While camellia trees typically grow to be 7 meters tall, the strong sea breeze has caused the trees in this forest to have a stunted growth of just 2 meters, as well as growing at a slant.
- Type
- Nature & ecology
- Area
- Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
- Address
- 103, Seoin-ro 235beon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
- Opening hours
- 09:00-18:00 (Winter season 09:00-17:00)
* Last admission 30 min before closing - Closed
- January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:40
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-41-952-7999
Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2827 | 2928 | 3028 | 3132 | |||
| 11/123 | 2Closed | 321 | 421 | 521 | 621 | 723 |
| 823 | 9Closed | 1024 | 1124 | 1225 | 1325 | 1423 |
| 1523 | 16Closed | 1725 | 1825 | 1925 | 2025 | 2123 |
| 2223 | 23Closed | 2426 | 2531 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 23 · Sat, Nov 7 23 · Sun, Nov 8 23 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 3 21 · Wed, Nov 4 21 · Thu, Nov 5 21 |
| Busiest days | Thu, Oct 29 28 · Sat, Oct 31 32 · Wed, Nov 25 31 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 25 · weekends 24 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 24 · Wed 26 · Thu 25 · Fri 25 · Sat 25 · Sun 23 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest?
- 09:00-18:00 (Winter season 09:00-17:00) * Last admission 30 min before closing. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 23) and Wednesday the busiest (average 26). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 3.
- What time should I visit Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest 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 Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 32; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Seocheon Dongbaekjeong 서천 동백정 0.0 km · Historic site
- Seonggyeongjeonraeji Ginyeomgwan 성경전래지 기념관 0.9 km · Temple & religious site
- Maryangpogu 마량포구 1.4 km · River, sea & lake
- Hongwonhang 홍원항 2.2 km · River, sea & lake
- Chunjangdae Beach 4.0 km · River, sea & lake