Is there parking at Geumnamsijang?

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

Which day is Geumnamsijang least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 36) and Saturday the busiest (average 77). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.

What time should I visit Geumnamsijang 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 Geumnamsijang be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 81; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Geumnamsijang 금남시장

Seongdong-gu, Seoul · Traditional market

Geumnamsijang: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 81); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 2; weekday average 42, weekend average 59; the quietest day of the week is Monday.

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

Type: Traditional market
Area: Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Popularity: One of the most visited spots in the area

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Geumnamsijang: 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
			10/2853	2947	3064	3181
11/136	228	335	430	531	647	772
841	931	1034	1142	1238	1354	1476
1547	1640	1741	1843	1933	2059	2179
2242	2343	2443	2545

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 1 36 · Sun, Nov 8 41 · Sun, Nov 22 42
Quietest days	Mon, Nov 2 28 · Wed, Nov 4 30 · Thu, Nov 5 31
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 81 · Sat, Nov 14 76 · Sat, Nov 21 79
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 42 · weekends 59
Average by day of week	Mon 36 · Tue 38 · Wed 43 · Thu 37 · Fri 56 · Sat 77 · Sun 42 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

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

Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 8 km
Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 12 km
《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 4 km
Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 8 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Geumnamsijang?: Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
Which day is Geumnamsijang least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 36) and Saturday the busiest (average 77). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.
What time should I visit Geumnamsijang 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 Geumnamsijang be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 81; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Dalmajigeunringongwon 달맞이근린공원 0.6 km · City park
Seoul Eungbongsan Mountain 0.6 km · Mountain
Mitasa(Seongdong) 미타사(성동) 0.7 km · Temple & religious site
Daehyeonsanbaesujigongwon·Daehyeonsanbaesujigongwon Monoreil 대현산배수지공원·대현산배수지공원 모노레일 0.9 km · City park
Seongdongguripmaebongsansupsokdoseogwan 성동구립매봉산숲속도서관 1.1 km · Hands-on learning
Gaelleori Seukeullo 갤러리 스클로 1.2 km · Museum & gallery
Chunpoong Brewery 1.3 km · Experience
Eungbongcheyukgongwon 응봉체육공원 1.4 km · City park

→ More quiet spots in Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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).