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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

Gijang-gun, Busan · Temple & religious site

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 96); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Fri, Oct 30; weekday average 57, weekend average 95; the quietest day of the week is Thursday.

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line as most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo dynasty.

The temple was destroyed during the Imjin War, then rebuilt by Monk Ungang of Tongdosa Temple in the early 1930s. In 1974, Monk Jeongam became the abbot of the monastery with the duty to restore of the temple. During his 100-day prayer, he had a dream of Aalokitesvara Bodhisattva ascending to the heavens on a dragon's back, which became the origin of the temple's name.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

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Type
Temple & religious site
Area
Gijang-gun, Busan
Address
86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
Opening hours
04:30-19:20 (Last admission 18:50)
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Parking
Available
Sunrise / sunset
Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:43 · sunset 17:31
Phone
+82-51-722-7744
Popularity
One of the most visited spots in the area
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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: 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.

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10/2860295330483196
11/199260358465562655797
89596310591158125213591491
1597166617591857195120522188
22952360245025542651

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

Quieter weekends & holidaysAll weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday.
Quietest daysFri, Oct 30 48 · Thu, Nov 19 51 · Tue, Nov 24 50
Busiest daysSun, Nov 1 99 · Sat, Nov 7 97 · Sun, Nov 15 97
Weekday / weekend averageWeekdays 57 · weekends 95
Average by day of weekMon 62 · Tue 57 · Wed 59 · Thu 54 · Fri 54 · Sat 93 · Sun 97 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

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FAQ

Is there parking at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple?
Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple?
04:30-19:20 (Last admission 18:50). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Haedong Yonggungsa Temple least crowded?
Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Thursday is the quietest day of the week (average 54) and Sunday the busiest (average 97). The single quietest day is Fri, Oct 30.
What time should I visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple to avoid the crowds?
Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (04:30) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Haedong Yonggungsa Temple 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

→ More quiet spots in Gijang-gun, Busan

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).

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