Surichigol Holy Ground
Surichigol Holy Ground: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 76); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 16; weekday average 20, weekend average 30; the quietest day of the week is Monday; parking: 20 spaces.
Surichigol Holy Ground is a Catholic sanctuary located deep in the mountains of Guksabong Peak in the western part of Gongju-si. It holds significance as a site where Korean Catholics organized themselves while hiding from persecution during the 19th century. Today, it is designated as a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary, providing a retreat house for Catholics to experience nature away from urban areas.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Address
- 544 Yongsubonggap-gil, Sinpung-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:54 · sunset 17:38
- Phone
- +82-41-841-1750
- Popularity
- Popular
Surichigol Holy Ground: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2821 | 2920 | 3019 | 3176 | |||
| 11/118 | 217 | 318 | 418 | 519 | 618 | 732 |
| 820 | 918 | 1025 | 1124 | 1227 | 1328 | 1423 |
| 1522 | 1615 | 1717 | 1817 | 1920 | 2020 | 2125 |
| 2225 | 2316 | 2418 | 2518 | 2620 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 18 · Sun, Nov 8 20 · Sun, Nov 15 22 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 2 17 · Mon, Nov 16 15 · Mon, Nov 23 16 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 76 · Sat, Nov 7 32 · Fri, Nov 13 28 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 20 · weekends 30 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 17 · Tue 20 · Wed 20 · Thu 21 · Fri 21 · Sat 39 · Sun 21 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Surichigol Holy Ground?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Surichigol Holy Ground?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Surichigol Holy Ground least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 17) and Saturday the busiest (average 39). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 16.
- What time should I visit Surichigol Holy Ground 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 Surichigol Holy Ground be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 76; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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