Golgulsa(Gyeongju) 골굴사(경주)
Golgulsa(Gyeongju): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 89); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Fri, Nov 13; weekday average 32, weekend average 92; the quietest day of the week is Friday; opening hours: 08:00–18:00 (KST).
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Opening hours
- 08:00–18:00 (KST)
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:43 · sunset 17:29
- Popularity
- Popular
Golgulsa(Gyeongju): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2827 | 2933 | 3028 | 3189 | |||
| 11/195 | 229 | 333 | 436 | 536 | 627 | 794 |
| 898 | 935 | 1031 | 1139 | 1239 | 1325 | 1490 |
| 1598 | 1631 | 1729 | 1833 | 1935 | 2030 | 2177 |
| 2297 | 2330 | 2429 | 2530 | 2631 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 21 77 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Oct 28 27 · Fri, Nov 6 27 · Fri, Nov 13 25 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 8 98 · Sun, Nov 15 98 · Sun, Nov 22 97 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 32 · weekends 92 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 31 · Tue 31 · Wed 33 · Thu 35 · Fri 28 · Sat 88 · Sun 97 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Golgulsa(Gyeongju)?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Golgulsa(Gyeongju)?
- 08:00–18:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Golgulsa(Gyeongju) least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Friday is the quietest day of the week (average 28) and Sunday the busiest (average 97). The single quietest day is Fri, Nov 13.
- What time should I visit Golgulsa(Gyeongju) to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (08:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Golgulsa(Gyeongju) be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 89; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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