Cheongseokgul Cave
Cheongseokgul Cave: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 43); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 26; weekday average 21, weekend average 45; the quietest day of the week is Friday.
Cheongseokgul Cave is a natural cave where prehistoric humans lived, with artifacts from the Paleolithic era, such as choppers and chopping tools (hammers), points, and hand axes, discovered inside. The place stays cool even during hot summer, and is currently home to bats and golden-capped fruit bats. Nearby attractions are an artificial waterfall and a sky observatory with a valley in front of the cave available for water activities and kayaking.
- Type
- Nature & ecology
- Area
- Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
- Address
- 12-16 Unam 3-gil, Miwon-myeon, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:51 · sunset 17:35
- Phone
- +82-43-201-0001
- Popularity
- Popular
Cheongseokgul Cave: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2826 | 2920 | 3017 | 3143 | |||
| 11/165 | 222 | 324 | 425 | 526 | 623 | 747 |
| 855 | 925 | 1024 | 1121 | 1225 | 1318 | 1435 |
| 1548 | 1618 | 1720 | 1817 | 1922 | 2019 | 2135 |
| 2232 | 2321 | 2418 | 2518 | 2615 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 14 35 · Sat, Nov 21 35 · Sun, Nov 22 32 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Fri, Oct 30 17 · Wed, Nov 18 17 · Thu, Nov 26 15 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 1 65 · Sun, Nov 8 55 · Sun, Nov 15 48 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 21 · weekends 45 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 22 · Tue 22 · Wed 21 · Thu 22 · Fri 19 · Sat 40 · Sun 50 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Cheongseokgul Cave?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Cheongseokgul Cave?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Cheongseokgul Cave least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Friday is the quietest day of the week (average 19) and Sunday the busiest (average 50). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 26.
- What time should I visit Cheongseokgul Cave 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 Cheongseokgul Cave be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 43; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Okhwa9gyeong 옥화9경 0.6 km · Mountain
- Okhwajayeonhyuyangrim 옥화자연휴양림 1.9 km · Nature park
- Midongsansumogwon 미동산수목원 2.2 km · Nature park
- Miwonsijang 미원시장 3.6 km · Traditional market
- Jalsandaedaebakmaeul 잘산대대박마을 4.8 km · Farm & fishing village experience
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