Tongdosa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]
Tongdosa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 40); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Oct 28; weekday average 33, weekend average 73; the quietest day of the week is Wednesday.
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Tongdosa Temple, esteemed for its establishment in 643, is a revered site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage. This temple proudly houses Buddha's genuine sacred relics. It also boasts an array of significant Buddhist cultural treasures, such as the Daeungjeon Hall, the Gilt-Bronze Vairocana Buddha, and the Buddhist Museum. Additionally, the temple offers a templestay program for visitors.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Address
- 108 Tongdosa-ro, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round) [Buddhist Museum] Mondays, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:44 · sunset 17:31
- Phone
- +82-55-382-7182
- Popularity
- One of the most visited spots in the area
Tongdosa 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.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2830 | 2933 | 3033 | 3140 | |||
| 11/194 | 239 | 336 | 434 | 534 | 637 | 764 |
| 894 | 934 | 1034 | 1134 | 1231 | 1331 | 1464 |
| 1584 | 1631 | 1731 | 1832 | 1932 | 2031 | 2163 |
| 2281 | 2332 | 2435 | 2532 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Oct 31 40 · Sat, Nov 7 64 · Sat, Nov 21 63 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Oct 28 30 · Thu, Nov 12 31 · Fri, Nov 13 31 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 1 94 · Sun, Nov 8 94 · Sun, Nov 15 84 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 33 · weekends 73 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 34 · Tue 34 · Wed 32 · Thu 33 · Fri 33 · Sat 58 · Sun 88 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
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FAQ
- Is there parking at Tongdosa 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 Tongdosa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Tongdosa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 32) and Sunday the busiest (average 88). The single quietest day is Wed, Oct 28.
- What time should I visit Tongdosa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (06:30) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Tongdosa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 40; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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