Sejong Singwangsa Temple
Sejong Singwangsa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 57); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Fri, Nov 6; weekday average 49, weekend average 46; the quietest day of the week is Sunday; opening hours: Open all day (KST).
Singwangsa Temple is located on Nojeoksan Mountain. It is estimated to have been built 160 years ago, and renovated in 1920 by head monk Lee Gyeong-jik. The temple, originally called Togoljeol or Suryangsa, was renamed Singwangsa by monk Hyewon in 1980. Visitors will discover that this temple is filled with youthful energy. Although the temple has a short history, its location near Hongik University Sejong Campus has helped the temple become popular among college students.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Sejong-si
- Address
- 24, Togolgogae-gil, Sejong-si
- Opening hours
- Open all day (KST)
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:53 · sunset 17:36
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-44-865-5601
Sejong Singwangsa Temple: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2859 | 2966 | 3063 | 3157 | |||
| 11/141 | 236 | 348 | 437 | 549 | 632 | 740 |
| 841 | 943 | 1051 | 1144 | 1253 | 1347 | 1448 |
| 1539 | 1644 | 1751 | 1850 | 1948 | 2044 | 2152 |
| 2248 | 2343 | 2455 | 2556 | 2668 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 41 · Sat, Nov 7 40 · Sun, Nov 15 39 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 2 36 · Wed, Nov 4 37 · Fri, Nov 6 32 |
| Busiest days | Thu, Oct 29 66 · Fri, Oct 30 63 · Thu, Nov 26 68 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 49 · weekends 46 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 42 · Tue 51 · Wed 49 · Thu 57 · Fri 47 · Sat 49 · Sun 42 (bold = quietest day) |
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FAQ
- Is there parking at Sejong Singwangsa Temple?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Sejong Singwangsa Temple?
- 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 Sejong Singwangsa Temple least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 42) and Thursday the busiest (average 57). The single quietest day is Fri, Nov 6.
- What time should I visit Sejong Singwangsa Temple 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 Sejong Singwangsa Temple be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 57; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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