Bogwangsa(Gangbuk) 보광사(강북)
Bogwangsa(Gangbuk): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 81); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 18; weekday average 35, weekend average 83; the quietest day of the week is Thursday; opening hours: 09:00–17:00 (KST).
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- 09:00–17:00 (KST)
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
- Popularity
- Popular
Bogwangsa(Gangbuk): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2838 | 2937 | 3038 | 3181 | |||
| 11/187 | 243 | 337 | 431 | 530 | 633 | 783 |
| 884 | 939 | 1044 | 1135 | 1228 | 1333 | 1482 |
| 1584 | 1630 | 1735 | 1827 | 1931 | 2038 | 2180 |
| 2280 | 2344 | 2434 | 2534 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday. |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Thu, Nov 5 30 · Thu, Nov 12 28 · Wed, Nov 18 27 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 1 87 · Sun, Nov 8 84 · Sun, Nov 15 84 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 35 · weekends 83 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 39 · Tue 38 · Wed 33 · Thu 32 · Fri 36 · Sat 82 · Sun 84 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 5 km
- 《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 8 km
- 2026 Namsan Yagan Teuraeking 「banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil」 2026 남산 야간 트래킹 「반짝반짝 남산밤길」 On now Wed, Oct 21 – Sat, Nov 21 · 10 km
- 2026 Namsan Naiteu Peseutibeol 2026 남산 나이트 페스티벌 On now Fri, Oct 23 – Sat, Nov 14 · 11 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Bogwangsa(Gangbuk)?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Bogwangsa(Gangbuk)?
- 09:00–17:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Bogwangsa(Gangbuk) least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Thursday is the quietest day of the week (average 32) and Sunday the busiest (average 84). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 18.
- What time should I visit Bogwangsa(Gangbuk) 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 Bogwangsa(Gangbuk) 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.
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