Bosingak Belfry
Bosingak Belfry: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 80); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sun, Nov 8; weekday average 65, weekend average 65; the quietest day of the week is Sunday.
Bosingak Belfry is also known as Jonggak. It was the site in which a large bell, used to keep the time in Seoul, was found during the Joseon period (1392-1897). Bosingak Belfry was burned down during the Korean War (1950-1953) and was reconstructed in 1979. The original bell was moved to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, and a new bell was forged in 1985. At midnight, January 1, the bell at the Bosingak Belfry is rung to welcome the new year. Many people gather around the belfry to make a wish for their new year.
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Address
- 54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 6 lots within 500 m · about 85 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
- Phone
- +82-2-735-8688
Bosingak Belfry: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2874 | 2970 | 3078 | 3180 | |||
| 11/149 | 256 | 357 | 458 | 560 | 671 | 783 |
| 835 | 959 | 1066 | 1167 | 1265 | 1374 | 1485 |
| 1551 | 1656 | 1765 | 1863 | 1960 | 2069 | 2190 |
| 2249 | 2360 | 2468 | 2570 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 49 · Sun, Nov 8 35 · Sun, Nov 22 49 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Sun, Nov 1 49 · Sun, Nov 8 35 · Sun, Nov 22 49 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Nov 7 83 · Sat, Nov 14 85 · Sat, Nov 21 90 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 65 · weekends 65 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 58 · Tue 64 · Wed 66 · Thu 64 · Fri 73 · Sat 85 · Sun 46 (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 · 12 km
- Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 11 km
- 《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 2 km
- Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 12 km
FAQ
- What are the opening hours of Bosingak Belfry?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Bosingak Belfry least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 46) and Saturday the busiest (average 85). The single quietest day is Sun, Nov 8.
- What time should I visit Bosingak Belfry 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 Bosingak Belfry be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 80; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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