Is there parking at Yulgok Arboretum?

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

What are the opening hours of Yulgok Arboretum?

09:00–17:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Yulgok Arboretum least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 23) and Sunday the busiest (average 83). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 25.

What time should I visit Yulgok Arboretum 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 Yulgok Arboretum be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 95; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Yulgok Arboretum

Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do · Nature park

Yulgok Arboretum: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 95); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 25; weekday average 28, weekend average 81; the quietest day of the week is Monday; opening hours: 09:00–17:00 (KST).

Yulgok Arboretum was established for the preservation, proliferation, and exhibition of plant genetic resources, and provides a variety of resort services related to forest culture for citizens. It features a four seasons garden, conifers garden, rock garden, fruit tree garden, Saimdang Forest, and many other beautiful venues, and also offers diverse forest experiences. It also provides a forest experience program for infants and toddlers as well as a forest healing program in which people of all ages and genders may participate. The Dulle Trail surrounding the arboretum runs some 5 kilometers in length and exudes diverse views from its observatory, pine scent path, and Munbawi Rock. From the arboretum, you will be able to see the Imjingang River to the north and great mountains such as Papyeongsan and Gamaksan to the east. It is possible to tour the historical sites of Yulgok Yi I and Hwang Hui as well since they are close by.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Nature park
Area: Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Address: 392, Jangseungbaegi-ro, Papyeong-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Opening hours: 09:00–17:00 (KST)
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:56 · sunset 17:36
Phone: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-940-4377
Popularity: Popular

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Yulgok Arboretum: 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
			10/2841	2940	3038	3195
11/190	223	329	428	527	626	783
887	924	1029	1140	1230	1329	1473
1582	1622	1726	1822	1925	2022	2166
2271	2323	2422	2520	2624

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sat, Nov 14 73 · Sat, Nov 21 66 · Sun, Nov 22 71
Quietest days	Mon, Nov 16 22 · Wed, Nov 18 22 · Wed, Nov 25 20
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 95 · Sun, Nov 1 90 · Sun, Nov 8 87
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 28 · weekends 81
Average by day of week	Mon 23 · Tue 27 · Wed 30 · Thu 29 · Fri 29 · Sat 79 · Sun 83 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

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FAQ

Is there parking at Yulgok Arboretum?: Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Yulgok Arboretum?: 09:00–17:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Yulgok Arboretum least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 23) and Sunday the busiest (average 83). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 25.
What time should I visit Yulgok Arboretum 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 Yulgok Arboretum be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 95; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Paju Yulgokseupjigongwon 파주 율곡습지공원 1.3 km · Nature & ecology
Pyeonghwareul Pumeun Jip 평화를 품은 집 1.6 km · Experience
Hwaseokjeong Pavilion 1.9 km · Historic site
Papyeongyongyeon 파평용연 3.9 km · Historic site
Haemaruchon 해마루촌 4.2 km · Farm & fishing village experience
Soekkolmaeul 쇠꼴마을 4.5 km · Farm & fishing village experience
Deokjinsanseong 덕진산성 4.9 km · Historic site
Pasanseowon 파산서원 5.0 km · Historic site

→ More quiet spots in Paju-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).