Yongin Waujeongsa Temple
Yongin Waujeongsa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 7); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sat, Nov 7; weekday average 30, weekend average 14; the quietest day of the week is Saturday.
Founded in 1970 by a displaced North Korean monk named Kim Hae Geun in hopes of seeking national reconciliation, Waujeongsa Temple is nestled among the magnificent peaks of Yeonhwasan Mountain. The temple is home to approximately 3,000 Buddha statues, including the twelve-meter-long Reclining Buddha in Yeolbanjeon Hall, and Buldu, an eight-meter-high Buddha's head statue located at the temple's entrance. The temple also features unique Buddha statues from across Asia, including the Stone Tower of Unity, constructed with stones from Buddhist holy sites, and a jade Ascetic Statue of Shakyamuni.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Address
- 25-15 Haegok-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Opening hours
- 06:00-18:00
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:53 · sunset 17:35
- Phone
- +82-31-332-2472
- Popularity
- One of the most visited spots in the area
Yongin Waujeongsa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/287 | 2910 | 3036 | 317 | |||
| 11/1100 | 293 | 395 | 420 | 515 | 68 | 70 |
| 84 | 943 | 1076 | 11100 | 1218 | 1313 | 140 |
| 150 | 1646 | 1724 | 182 | 199 | 207 | 210 |
| 220 | 238 | 243 | 2511 | 2612 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 7 0 · Sat, Nov 14 0 · Sun, Nov 15 0 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Sat, Nov 7 0 · Sat, Nov 14 0 · Sun, Nov 15 0 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 1 100 · Tue, Nov 3 95 · Wed, Nov 11 100 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 30 · weekends 14 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 48 · Tue 50 · Wed 28 · Thu 13 · Fri 16 · Sat 2 · Sun 26 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Yongin Waujeongsa Temple?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Yongin Waujeongsa Temple?
- 06:00-18:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Yongin Waujeongsa Temple least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Saturday is the quietest day of the week (average 2) and Tuesday the busiest (average 50). The single quietest day is Sat, Nov 7.
- What time should I visit Yongin Waujeongsa Temple to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (06:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Yongin Waujeongsa Temple be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 7; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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