Gyeongju Seokguram 경주 석굴암 [유네스코 세계유산]
Gyeongju Seokguram: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 96); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 10; weekday average 54, weekend average 96; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: 09:00–17:30 (KST).
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Opening hours
- 09:00–17:30 (KST)
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:43 · sunset 17:29
Gyeongju Seokguram: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2864 | 2964 | 3056 | 3196 | |||
| 11/199 | 264 | 362 | 462 | 547 | 666 | 796 |
| 898 | 950 | 1044 | 1145 | 1248 | 1370 | 1498 |
| 1598 | 1649 | 1744 | 1844 | 1952 | 2046 | 2192 |
| 2292 | 2352 | 2452 | 2553 | 2651 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday. |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 10 44 · Tue, Nov 17 44 · Wed, Nov 18 44 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 1 99 · Sun, Nov 8 98 · Sat, Nov 14 98 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 54 · weekends 96 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 54 · Tue 51 · Wed 54 · Thu 52 · Fri 60 · Sat 96 · Sun 97 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Peace On: Dam Sat, Nov 7 · 13 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Gyeongju Seokguram?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Gyeongju Seokguram?
- 09:00–17:30 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Gyeongju Seokguram least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 51) and Sunday the busiest (average 97). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 10.
- What time should I visit Gyeongju Seokguram 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 Gyeongju Seokguram be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 96; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Tohamsan 토함산 0.7 km · Mountain
- Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] 1.7 km · Temple & religious site
- Dongrimogwolmunhakgwan 동리목월문학관 1.8 km · Museum & gallery
- Bullidan Street 2.4 km · Street & village
- Gyeongju Wangui Gil 경주 왕의 길 2.6 km · Street & village
- Gyeongju Janghangri Seo Ocheungseoktap 경주 장항리 서 오층석탑 3.0 km · Historic relic
- Hansuwon Hongbogwan 한수원 홍보관 3.5 km · Industrial tourism
- Daldongnae of Olden Times 3.6 km · Museum & gallery