Is there parking at Haegwangsa?

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

What are the opening hours of Haegwangsa?

Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Haegwangsa least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 34) and Monday the busiest (average 48). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 12.

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

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 67; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Haegwangsa 해광사

Gijang-gun, Busan · Temple & religious site

Haegwangsa: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 67); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 12; weekday average 41, weekend average 38; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: Open all day (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: Temple & religious site
Area: Gijang-gun, Busan
Opening hours: Open all day (KST)
Parking nearby: 2 lots within 500 m · about 132 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:43 · sunset 17:31
Popularity: Popular

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Haegwangsa: 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
			10/2869	2960	3060	3167
11/196	275	371	472	563	675	724
824	976	1021	1121	1220	1320	1425
1525	1620	1721	1821	1921	2021	2122
2222	2321	2421	2521	2621

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sat, Nov 7 24 · Sat, Nov 21 22 · Sun, Nov 22 22
Quietest days	Thu, Nov 12 20 · Fri, Nov 13 20 · Mon, Nov 16 20
Busiest days	Sun, Nov 1 96 · Mon, Nov 2 75 · Mon, Nov 9 76
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 41 · weekends 38
Average by day of week	Mon 48 · Tue 34 · Wed 41 · Thu 37 · Fri 44 · Sat 35 · Sun 42 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

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

Je3hoe 2026 Busan Muhyeongyusan Ateupeeo 제3회 2026 부산 무형유산 아트페어 Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 8 · 10 km
BusanilleoseuteureisyeonpeeoV.7 부산일러스트레이션페어V.7 Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 8 · 9 km
Geimmunhwachukje 게임문화축제 Thu, Nov 19 – Sun, Nov 22 · 9 km
Busan Christmas Village Thu, Nov 26 – Fri, Dec 25 · 10 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Haegwangsa?: Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Haegwangsa?: Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Haegwangsa least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 34) and Monday the busiest (average 48). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 12.
What time should I visit Haegwangsa 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 Haegwangsa be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 67; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Jeotbyeongdeungdae 젖병등대 0.9 km · Landmark
Osiria Haeansanchaekro 오시리아 해안산책로 1.0 km · Nature
Busan National Science Museum 1.2 km · Museum & gallery
Lotte World Adventure Busan 1.6 km · Theme park
Gukripsusangwahakgwan 국립수산과학관 1.6 km · Museum & gallery
Beurikkaempeoseu Busan 브릭캠퍼스 부산 1.7 km · Museum & gallery
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple 1.9 km · Temple & religious site
Daebyeonsijang 대변시장 2.1 km · Traditional market

→ More quiet spots in Gijang-gun, Busan

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).