Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju)
Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 60); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 18; weekday average 30, weekend average 73; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Huibangsa Temple is a temple located at an altitude of 850 meters in a valley south of Yeonhwabong Peak within Sobaeksan National Park. Founded in 643, it preserves the first Korean Buddhist scripture, the "Worinseokbo," and traditional Korean architectural styles. Surrounding areas are adorned with Sobaeksan Mountain's forests, offering opportunities for forest bathing and hiking. Flowing through the valley is a stream, adjacent to which stands the Huibangpokpo Falls, towering at 28 meters high.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Address
- 278 Jungnyeong-ro 1720beon-gil, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:48 · sunset 17:31
- Phone
- +82-54-638-2400
- Popularity
- Popular
Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2833 | 2930 | 3029 | 3160 | |||
| 11/198 | 233 | 333 | 432 | 532 | 632 | 774 |
| 868 | 930 | 1030 | 1131 | 1232 | 1332 | 1476 |
| 1568 | 1627 | 1727 | 1826 | 1928 | 2029 | 2173 |
| 2264 | 2328 | 2431 | 2529 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Oct 31 60 · Sun, Nov 8 68 · Sun, Nov 22 64 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 16 27 · Tue, Nov 17 27 · Wed, Nov 18 26 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 1 98 · Sat, Nov 7 74 · Sat, Nov 14 76 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 30 · weekends 73 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 30 · Tue 30 · Wed 30 · Thu 31 · Fri 31 · Sat 71 · Sun 75 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju)?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju)?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju) least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 30) and Sunday the busiest (average 75). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 18.
- What time should I visit Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju) 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 Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju) be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 60; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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