Sungnyemun Gate
Sungnyemun Gate: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 91); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sun, Nov 1; weekday average 83, weekend average 70; the quietest day of the week is Sunday; opening hours: 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:50) · closed Mondays (KST); no on-site parking.
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Jung-gu, Seoul
- Address
- 40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:50) · closed Mondays (KST)
- Parking
- No on-site parking (use public transport or nearby lots)
- Parking nearby
- 13 lots within 500 m · about 173 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
- Popularity
- Popular
Sungnyemun Gate: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2886 | 2987 | 3091 | 3191 | |||
| 11/143 | 2Closed | 383 | 483 | 583 | 680 | 774 |
| 847 | 9Closed | 1084 | 1182 | 1278 | 1386 | 1478 |
| 1550 | 16Closed | 1784 | 1881 | 1978 | 2086 | 2180 |
| 2298 | 23Closed | 2478 | 2579 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 43 · Sun, Nov 8 47 · Sun, Nov 15 50 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Sun, Nov 1 43 · Sun, Nov 8 47 · Sun, Nov 15 50 |
| Busiest days | Fri, Oct 30 91 · Sat, Oct 31 91 · Sun, Nov 22 98 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 83 · weekends 70 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 82 · Wed 82 · Thu 82 · Fri 86 · Sat 81 · Sun 60 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 11 km
- Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 13 km
- 《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 3 km
- Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 13 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Sungnyemun Gate?
- Sungnyemun Gate has no on-site parking. Use public transport or a nearby car park.
- What are the opening hours of Sungnyemun Gate?
- 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:50) · closed Mondays (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Sungnyemun Gate least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 60) and Friday the busiest (average 86). The single quietest day is Sun, Nov 1.
- What time should I visit Sungnyemun Gate 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 Sungnyemun Gate be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 91; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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