Is there parking at Sosanseowon?

Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Sosanseowon?

10:00–17:00 · closed Saturdays, Sundays · closed on public holidays (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Sosanseowon least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 12) and Friday the busiest (average 45). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.

What time should I visit Sosanseowon to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (10:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Sosanseowon be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) it is closed (closed on Saturdays).

Sosanseowon 소산서원

Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do · Historic site

Sosanseowon: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31): closed on Saturdays; the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 2; the quietest day of the week is Monday; opening hours: 10:00–17:00 · closed Saturdays, Sundays · closed on public holidays (KST).

No official English name is available; the name is shown in romanized Korean. An English description of this place is not available yet.

Type: Historic site
Area: Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 · closed Saturdays, Sundays · closed on public holidays (KST)
Parking nearby: 1 lot within 500 m · about 58 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:56 · sunset 17:37
Popularity: Popular

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Sosanseowon: 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
			10/2854	2949	3052	31Closed
11/1Closed	210	350	453	546	649	7Closed
8Closed	910	1047	1144	1240	1337	14Closed
15Closed	1612	1732	1827	1937	2040	21Closed
22Closed	2314	2428	2527	2630

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

Quieter weekends & holidays	All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday.
Quietest days	Mon, Nov 2 10 · Mon, Nov 9 10 · Mon, Nov 16 12
Busiest days	Wed, Oct 28 54 · Fri, Oct 30 52 · Wed, Nov 4 53
Average by day of week	Mon 12 · Tue 39 · Wed 41 · Thu 40 · Fri 45 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

Roads and car parks around festival sites get busier than usual. All festivals in Korea →

Cheongbaekriui Jip, Oneureul Bichuda 청백리의 집, 오늘을 비추다 On now Sat, Sep 5 – Sat, Nov 7 · 9 km
2026 Incheongukjedijainpeeo(INDEF) 2026 인천국제디자인페어(INDEF) Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22 · 7 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Sosanseowon?: Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Sosanseowon?: 10:00–17:00 · closed Saturdays, Sundays · closed on public holidays (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Sosanseowon least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 12) and Friday the busiest (average 45). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.
What time should I visit Sosanseowon to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (10:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Sosanseowon be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) it is closed (closed on Saturdays).

Nearby attractions

Soraesan Naewonsa 소래산 내원사 0.4 km · Temple & religious site
Soraesansanrimyokjang 소래산산림욕장 0.8 km · Nature park
Soraesan 소래산 0.8 km · Mountain
Sammisijang 삼미시장 0.8 km · Traditional market
Siheung ABChaengbokhakseuptaun 시흥 ABC행복학습타운 0.8 km · Experience
Sincheondoseogwan 신천도서관 1.0 km · Hands-on learning
Sincheongeunringongwon 신천근린공원 1.2 km · Nature
Soraebitdoseogwan 소래빛도서관 1.3 km · Hands-on learning

→ More quiet spots in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).