Is there parking at Hwangseong Park?

Yes (Available (Free)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Hwangseong Park?

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 Hwangseong Park least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 28) and Saturday the busiest (average 78). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 3.

What time should I visit Hwangseong Park 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 Hwangseong Park be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busier than usual (daily crowd index 94; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Hwangseong Park

Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do · City park

Hwangseong Park: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busier than usual (daily crowd index 94); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 3; weekday average 30, weekend average 68; the quietest day of the week is Monday; opening hours: Open all day (KST).

Situated near the Gyeongju Municipal Library and Gyeongju Arena, Hwangseong Park is notable for its dense forest populated with stunning pine trees and centuries-old trees. During summer, it becomes a haven for blooming Lilyturfs, while in autumn, ancient trees such as zelkova and oak showcase vibrant colors, enhancing the natural beauty of the area. Within the park, visitors can find the Statue of General Kim Yusin, a Korean archery range, and a Ssireum (Korean traditional wrestling) ring. Nearby attractions include Gyeongjueupseong Walled Town, Cheonmachong Tomb, Daereungwon Ancient Tombs, and Hwangnidan Street.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: City park
Area: Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Address: 431-12 Wonhwa-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Opening hours: Open all day (KST)
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
* Water playground closed on Mondays
Parking: Available (Free)
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:44 · sunset 17:30
Phone: +82-54-779-8771
Popularity: Off the beaten track

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Hwangseong Park: 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
				10/2948	3038	3194
11/137	223	320	424	524	627	752
848	926	1024	1128	1226	1332	1488
1574	1631	1730	1830	1926	2033	2178
2269	2332	2436	2538	2639

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

Few people visit this place, so even on high-index days it is not really crowded — we show "Busier than usual" instead of "Busy".

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 1 37 · Sat, Nov 7 52 · Sun, Nov 8 48
Quietest days	Mon, Nov 2 23 · Tue, Nov 3 20 · Wed, Nov 4 24
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 94 · Sat, Nov 14 88 · Sat, Nov 21 78
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 30 · weekends 68
Average by day of week	Mon 28 · Tue 28 · Wed 30 · Thu 33 · Fri 33 · Sat 78 · Sun 57 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

Roads and car parks around festival sites get busier than usual. All festivals in Korea →

Peace On: Dam Sat, Nov 7 · 3 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Hwangseong Park?: Yes (Available (Free)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Hwangseong Park?: 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 Hwangseong Park least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 28) and Saturday the busiest (average 78). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 3.
What time should I visit Hwangseong Park 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 Hwangseong Park be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busier than usual (daily crowd index 94; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Gyeongjuchukgugongwon 경주축구공원 0.3 km · City park
Bitnurijeongwon 빛누리정원 0.8 km · Nature park
Gyeongju Arts Center 0.8 km · Performance venue
Geumjangdae 금장대 1.2 km · Historic site
Gyeongjuseokjangdongamgakhwa 경주석장동암각화 1.2 km · Historic site
Gyeongjueupseong 경주읍성 1.3 km · Historic site
Geumjangdae Subyeongongwon 금장대 수변공원 1.3 km · City park
Gyeongju Gulbulsaji Seokjosamyeonbulsang 경주 굴불사지 석조사면불상 1.5 km · Historic relic

→ More quiet spots in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-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).