Paju Bogwangsa Temple
Paju Bogwangsa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 51); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 24; weekday average 25, weekend average 73; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
Bogwangsa Temple is located on the foothills of Goryeongsan Mountain in Paju. It was founded by Doseon in 894, and rebuilt many times throughout the years. Currently existing temple buildings include the Main Hall (Daeungjeon Hall), Wontongjeon, Jijangjeon Hall, Jijangjeon, Ungjinjeon, Sansingak, Manseoru, and Seungdang. In addition, there are plaques in the handwriting of King Yeongjo and Kim Jeong-hui, as well as a single stupa. The area surrounding Bogwangsa Temple is also a popular natural tourist destination, where forests, valleys, and lakes harmonize beautifully.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Address
- 87 Bogwang-ro 474beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:45)
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:56 · sunset 17:36
- Phone
- +82-31-948-7700
- Popularity
- Popular
Paju Bogwangsa 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.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2824 | 2923 | 3024 | 3151 | |||
| 11/189 | 230 | 326 | 429 | 529 | 629 | 776 |
| 881 | 928 | 1028 | 1128 | 1226 | 1330 | 1469 |
| 1584 | 1626 | 1722 | 1823 | 1923 | 2024 | 2152 |
| 2279 | 2323 | 2420 | 2523 | 2621 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Oct 31 51 · Sat, Nov 14 69 · Sat, Nov 21 52 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 17 22 · Tue, Nov 24 20 · Thu, Nov 26 21 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 1 89 · Sun, Nov 8 81 · Sun, Nov 15 84 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 25 · weekends 73 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 27 · Tue 24 · Wed 25 · Thu 24 · Fri 27 · Sat 62 · Sun 83 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Gyeonggi‧yangju‧jijaksa Deuronbot Peseutibeol 경기‧양주‧지작사 드론봇 페스티벌 Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1 · 11 km
- Unjeonghosugongwon Bulkkotchukje 운정호수공원 불꽃축제 Sat, Oct 31 – Thu, Dec 31 · 14 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Paju Bogwangsa Temple?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Paju Bogwangsa Temple?
- 09:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:45). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Paju Bogwangsa Temple least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 24) and Sunday the busiest (average 83). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 24.
- What time should I visit Paju Bogwangsa Temple to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Paju Bogwangsa Temple be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 51; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Bogwangsagyegok 보광사계곡 0.4 km · Mountain
- Majanghosu Suspension Bridge 2.3 km · Landmark
- Majanghosu Lake 2.3 km · River, sea & lake
- Gukribaseanjayeonhyuyangrim 국립아세안자연휴양림 2.8 km · Nature park
- Bakdalsan(Paju) 박달산(파주) 2.8 km · Mountain
- Jangheungjasaengsumogwon 장흥자생수목원 2.9 km · Nature park
- Songam Space Center 3.2 km · Theme park
- Tomb of General Gwon Yul 3.4 km · Historic site