Dongsaengmal Observatory
Dongsaengmal Observatory: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 64); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sat, Oct 31; weekday average 71, weekend average 86; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Dongsaengmal Observatory is situated along the Igidae Coastal Trail, near the Igidae Park, the starting point of the trail. As a starting point of the Igidae Coastal Trail and Haeparang Trail, the observatory offers stunning views, especially in July when fog creates a dreamy atmosphere around the Marine City and Gwangandaegyo Bridge. Visitors can also enjoy the city’s night views and capture beautiful pictures with the installed sculpture.
- Type
- Landmark
- Area
- Nam-gu, Busan
- Address
- 57-167 Igidaegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 1 lot within 500 m · about 172 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:43 · sunset 17:31
- Phone
- +82-51-607-6395
Dongsaengmal Observatory: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2871 | 2976 | 3081 | 3164 | |||
| 11/177 | 266 | 368 | 467 | 571 | 677 | 799 |
| 897 | 966 | 1066 | 1166 | 1268 | 1379 | 1486 |
| 1587 | 1667 | 1774 | 1870 | 1974 | 2079 | 2189 |
| 2287 | 2368 | 2464 | 2569 | 2677 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Oct 31 64 · Sun, Nov 1 77 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Sat, Oct 31 64 · Mon, Nov 2 66 · Tue, Nov 24 64 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Nov 7 99 · Sun, Nov 8 97 · Sat, Nov 21 89 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 71 · weekends 86 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 67 · Tue 68 · Wed 69 · Thu 73 · Fri 79 · Sat 85 · Sun 87 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge On now Sat, Sep 19 – Sat, Nov 7 · 7 km
- Busangodeungeochukje 부산고등어축제 Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1 · 11 km
- Yeongdodarichukje 영도다리축제 Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1 · 7 km
- Je3hoe 2026 Busan Muhyeongyusan Ateupeeo 제3회 2026 부산 무형유산 아트페어 Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 8 · 4 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Dongsaengmal Observatory?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Dongsaengmal Observatory?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Dongsaengmal Observatory least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 67) and Sunday the busiest (average 87). The single quietest day is Sat, Oct 31.
- What time should I visit Dongsaengmal Observatory 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 Dongsaengmal Observatory be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 64; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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