Is there parking at Gwanghalluwon Garden?

Yes (Available (Small vehicles: 213 spaces / Large vehicles: 66 spaces)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Gwanghalluwon Garden?

April-October 08:00-21:00 November-March 08:00-20:00 * Free admission after 18:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Gwanghalluwon Garden least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 53) and Saturday the busiest (average 100). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 18.

What time should I visit Gwanghalluwon Garden to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (08:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Gwanghalluwon Garden be crowded this weekend?

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

Gwanghalluwon Garden

Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do · Historic site

Gwanghalluwon Garden: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 100); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 18; weekday average 78, weekend average 100; the quietest day of the week is Wednesday.

Originally known as Gwangtongnu, Gwanghalluwon Garden was built by Hwang Hui Jeongseung in 1419 during the reign of Joseon dynasty’s King Sejong. Because of its outstanding beauty, Governor Jeong In-ji gave the garden the name "Gwanghallu" in 1444, comparing it to a garden from the palace on the moon. It is famous as the location where Lee Mong-ryong and Chunhyang (two lovers from a well-known Korean folk story) first met. In the 1920s Chunhyangsa Temple was established in the neighboring area and a portrait of Chunhyang was hung in a place of honor. The garden is the venue of the Chunhyangjae Festival every spring, celebrating the deep and lasting love of the famous couple. The area around Gwanghalluwon Garden is full of many attractions, including Ojakgyo Bridge, symbolizing the bridge connecting Chilseok and Gyeonwu from the traditional story of Chilseok; and Chunhyang Hall, Wolmae-jip (house of Chunhyang's mother), Wanwoljeong Pavilion, Yeongjugak Pavilion, Samsinsan and many other traditional buildings.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Historic site
Area: Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
Address: 1447 Yocheon-ro, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
Opening hours: April-October 08:00-21:00 November-March 08:00-20:00 * Free admission after 18:00
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available (Small vehicles: 213 spaces / Large vehicles: 66 spaces)
Parking nearby: 8 lots within 500 m · about 409 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:50 · sunset 17:38
Phone: +82-63-620-8907
Popularity: One of the most visited spots in the area

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Gwanghalluwon Garden: 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
			10/2848	2953	3097	31100
11/199	292	399	485	585	694	7100
8100	996	1094	1144	1246	1393	14100
15100	1694	1794	1842	1945	2095	21100
22100	2395	2496	2544

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	Wed, Nov 11 44 · Wed, Nov 18 42 · Wed, Nov 25 44
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 100 · Sat, Nov 7 100 · Sun, Nov 8 100
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 78 · weekends 100
Average by day of week	Mon 94 · Tue 96 · Wed 53 · Thu 57 · Fri 95 · Sat 100 · Sun 100 (bold = quietest day)

FAQ

Is there parking at Gwanghalluwon Garden?: Yes (Available (Small vehicles: 213 spaces / Large vehicles: 66 spaces)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Gwanghalluwon Garden?: April-October 08:00-21:00 November-March 08:00-20:00 * Free admission after 18:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Gwanghalluwon Garden least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 53) and Saturday the busiest (average 100). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 18.
What time should I visit Gwanghalluwon Garden to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (08:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Gwanghalluwon Garden be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 100; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

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Namwongojeonsoseolmunhakgwan 남원고전소설문학관 0.3 km · Museum & gallery
Seungwolgyo Sowonui Dari 승월교 소원의 다리 0.3 km · Landmark
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→ More quiet spots in Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-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).