Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate
Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 52); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sun, Nov 1; weekday average 48, weekend average 46; the quietest day of the week is Sunday; opening hours: Open all day (KST); no on-site parking.
Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed essential government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the east side of the outer wall of Seoul Fortress among eight gates. It is referred to as Dongdaemun Gate as well. The gate was constructed during King Taejo’s 5th year in 1396, remodeled during the reign of King Danjong in 1453, and was newly built in 1869 during the sixth year of King Gojong’s reign in 1869.
The gate features a hipped roof with five front and two side compartments on a two-storied building. The thin and weak bracket system supports the eaves and is excessively decorated, reflecting the construction features of the late Joseon period. Also, outside of the fortress is the half-circle-shaped Ongseong, a small wall, to protect the gate.
One of the unique factors of Heunginjimun Gate is that it is the only gate among Seoul’s eight to have Ongseong, further exhibiting the style of construction used during the late Joseon period.
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Address
- 288, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- Open all day (KST)
- Parking
- Not available
- Parking nearby
- 7 lots within 500 m · about 161 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
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Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2850 | 2951 | 3053 | 3152 | |||
| 11/133 | 241 | 343 | 443 | 545 | 650 | 747 |
| 840 | 945 | 1046 | 1146 | 1247 | 1350 | 1452 |
| 1543 | 1648 | 1750 | 1850 | 1951 | 2054 | 2154 |
| 2244 | 2347 | 2450 | 2550 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 33 · Sun, Nov 8 40 · Sun, Nov 15 43 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Sun, Nov 1 33 · Mon, Nov 2 41 · Sun, Nov 8 40 |
| Busiest days | Fri, Oct 30 53 · Fri, Nov 20 54 · Sat, Nov 21 54 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 48 · weekends 46 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 45 · Tue 47 · Wed 48 · Thu 49 · Fri 52 · Sat 51 · Sun 40 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 11 km
- Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 10 km
- 《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 1 km
- Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 10 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate?
- Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate has no on-site parking. Use public transport or a nearby car park.
- What are the opening hours of Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate?
- Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 40) and Friday the busiest (average 52). The single quietest day is Sun, Nov 1.
- What time should I visit Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 52; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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