Is there parking at Cheomseongdae Observatory?

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

What are the opening hours of Cheomseongdae Observatory?

Summer season 09:00-22:00 Winter season 09:00-21:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Cheomseongdae Observatory least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 51) and Saturday the busiest (average 84). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 24.

What time should I visit Cheomseongdae Observatory 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 Cheomseongdae Observatory be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 90; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Cheomseongdae Observatory

Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do · Historic site

Cheomseongdae Observatory: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 90); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 24; weekday average 56, weekend average 80; the quietest day of the week is Monday.

Cheomseongdae Observatory, constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok (r. 632-647), is one of the landmarks of Gyeongju. The observatory was built in a cylinder shape at approximately 9 meters in height. The observatory consists of 365 stones, symbolizing the number of days in a year. The rocks are piled in 27 layers symbolizing the 27th ruler, Queen Seondeok, and the days in a lunar month by adding the of two rock layers on top.◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - "A Good Day to Be a Dog"Cheomseongdae Observatory, where Bo-gyeom and Ji-ah, bound by a special fate, encounter each other, is the landmark that represents the city of Gyeongju and one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world. In addition to its superlative value as a historical site, it is also popular as a tourist destination thanks to flowers and plants that bloom each season.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Historic site
Area: Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Address: 140-25 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Opening hours: Summer season 09:00-22:00 Winter season 09:00-21:00
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Parking nearby: 8 lots within 500 m · about 854 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:44 · sunset 17:30
Phone: Gyeongju Station Tourist Information Center +82-54-772-3843

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Cheomseongdae Observatory: 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
			10/2871	2971	3070	3190
11/146	271	365	466	559	679	767
896	944	1049	1146	1246	1375	1489
1580	1646	1748	1846	1944	2053	2188
2285	2344	2443	2544

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 1 46 · Sat, Nov 7 67
Quietest days	Mon, Nov 9 44 · Thu, Nov 19 44 · Tue, Nov 24 43
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 90 · Sun, Nov 8 96 · Sat, Nov 14 89
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 56 · weekends 80
Average by day of week	Mon 51 · Tue 51 · Wed 55 · Thu 55 · Fri 69 · Sat 84 · Sun 77 (bold = quietest day)

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FAQ

Is there parking at Cheomseongdae Observatory?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Cheomseongdae Observatory?: Summer season 09:00-22:00 Winter season 09:00-21:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Cheomseongdae Observatory least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 51) and Saturday the busiest (average 84). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 24.
What time should I visit Cheomseongdae Observatory 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 Cheomseongdae Observatory be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 90; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

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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).