Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]

Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 97); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 25; weekday average 34, weekend average 97; the quietest day of the week is Monday; opening hours: 09:00–17:00 (KST).

Bongjeongsa Temple is believed to have been built in 672 by the Great Buddist Monk Uisang. However, other documents seem to state that Neungin Daedeuk, a disciple of Monk Uisang, established the temple. During the Korean War, many documents related to the temple were destroyed, so much of the history has been lost. In 1972, while reconstruction work was being done on Geungnakjeon Hall, records were discovered stating the hall was repaired in 1363. This discovery gave concrete evidence that Geungnakjeon Hall is the oldest wooden building in the nation.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type

Temple & religious site

Area

Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Address

222, Bongjeongsa-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Opening hours

09:00–17:00 (KST)

Parking

Available

Sunrise / sunset

Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:47 · sunset 17:31

Phone

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-853-4181

Popularity

Popular

Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]: 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

Festivals & events nearby

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

• Koria Geuraendeu Peseutibeol 코리아 그랜드 페스티벌 Thu, Oct 29 – Sun, Nov 15 · 12 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]?

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

What are the opening hours of Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]?

09:00–17:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 32) and Sunday the busiest (average 98). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 25.

What time should I visit Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] 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 Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 97; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

• Bongjeongsayeongsanam 봉정사영산암 0.5 km · Temple & religious site
• Gaemoksa(Andong) 개목사(안동) 0.7 km · Temple & religious site
• Gwangheungsa(Andong) 광흥사(안동) 4.4 km · Temple & religious site
• Gwangpungjeong 광풍정 4.5 km · Historic site
• Uiseonggimssi Hakbongjongtaek 의성김씨 학봉종택 4.9 km · Historic site

→ More quiet spots in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-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).