Gwakji Beach (Gwakji Gwamulhaebyeon Beach)
Gwakji Beach (Gwakji Gwamulhaebyeon Beach): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 79); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sun, Nov 15; weekday average 42, weekend average 41; the quietest day of the week is Sunday; opening hours: Open all day (KST).
Gwakji Beach is a beach that has nice conditions including a 350-meter-long, 70-meter-wide white sand beach, an average water depth of 1.5 meters and a slope of about 5 to 8 degrees. Thanks to these conditions, a youth training facility was installed and groups of tourists visit here every year. Gwakji-ri is a historic village where shell mounds from prehistoric times were once excavated. According to a local legend, Gwakji Beach used to be a village in the ancient days, but one day, it became buried in the sand.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Jeju-si
- Address
- Geumseong 5-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
- Opening hours
- Open all day (KST)
- Parking
- Available (30 spaces)
- Parking nearby
- 2 lots within 500 m · about 34 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:52 · sunset 17:45
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
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Gwakji Beach (Gwakji Gwamulhaebyeon Beach): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2856 | 2964 | 3071 | 3179 | |||
| 11/130 | 245 | 345 | 434 | 536 | 647 | 736 |
| 835 | 937 | 1038 | 1135 | 1234 | 1332 | 1434 |
| 1529 | 1637 | 1739 | 1833 | 1936 | 2042 | 2143 |
| 2238 | 2339 | 2443 | 2546 | 2644 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 30 · Sat, Nov 14 34 · Sun, Nov 15 29 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Sun, Nov 1 30 · Fri, Nov 13 32 · Sun, Nov 15 29 |
| Busiest days | Thu, Oct 29 64 · Fri, Oct 30 71 · Sat, Oct 31 79 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 42 · weekends 41 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 40 · Tue 41 · Wed 41 · Thu 43 · Fri 48 · Sat 48 · Sun 33 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Gwakji Beach (Gwakji Gwamulhaebyeon Beach)?
- Yes (Available (30 spaces)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Gwakji Beach (Gwakji Gwamulhaebyeon Beach)?
- 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 Gwakji Beach (Gwakji Gwamulhaebyeon Beach) least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 33) and Saturday the busiest (average 48). The single quietest day is Sun, Nov 15.
- What time should I visit Gwakji Beach (Gwakji Gwamulhaebyeon Beach) 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 Gwakji Beach (Gwakji Gwamulhaebyeon Beach) be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 79; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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