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Sejong National Arboretum

Sejong-si · Nature park

Sejong National Arboretum: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 99); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 5; weekday average 34, weekend average 89; the quietest day of the week is Wednesday.

Sejong National Arboretum

The Sejong National Arboretum, designed as the first urban arboretum in Korea, was built adjacent to the Sejong Government Complex, where several government ministries are located. It is largely divided into three sections: the community program center, the educational center, and the garden exhibition center. Each center consists of different themed gardens that exhibit a variety of plant species that align with the center's purpose.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

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Type
Nature park
Area
Sejong-si
Address
136 Sumogwon-ro, Sejong-si
Opening hours
March-October 09:00-18:00 / November-February 09:00-17:00 (Last admission 1 hr before closing)
Closed
Closed on Mondays, January 1, and on the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)* Closed the next day if Monday is a public holiday
Parking
Available
Sunrise / sunset
Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:52 · sunset 17:36
Phone
+82-44-251-0001
Popularity
One of the most visited spots in the area
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Sejong National 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.

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10/2838294330473199
11/1922Closed333430529632793
8899Closed10331130122913311487
157116Closed17301830192920322191
228923Closed244125382640

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

Quieter weekends & holidaysSun, Nov 15 71
Quietest daysThu, Nov 5 29 · Thu, Nov 12 29 · Thu, Nov 19 29
Busiest daysSat, Oct 31 99 · Sun, Nov 1 92 · Sat, Nov 7 93
Weekday / weekend averageWeekdays 34 · weekends 89
Average by day of weekTue 34 · Wed 33 · Thu 34 · Fri 36 · Sat 93 · Sun 85 (bold = quietest day)

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FAQ

Is there parking at Sejong National Arboretum?
Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Sejong National Arboretum?
March-October 09:00-18:00 / November-February 09:00-17:00 (Last admission 1 hr before closing). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Sejong National Arboretum least crowded?
Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 33) and Saturday the busiest (average 93). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 5.
What time should I visit Sejong National 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 Sejong National Arboretum be crowded this weekend?
This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 99; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

→ More quiet spots in Sejong-si

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).

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