Yeongheungdo Simnipo Beach
Yeongheungdo Simnipo Beach: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 85); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 17; weekday average 31, weekend average 74; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
Simnipo Beach, located on Yeongheungdo Island in Incheon, offers stunning views both day and night. To the west of the beach, a rock formation extends outward, while behind it lies a colony of more than 300 hornbeam trees, the largest in Korea. The beach buzzes with activity during daylight hours, but as night falls, the illuminated backdrop of Incheon International Airport and the lights shimmering over the West Sea merge to craft a captivating spectacle.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Ongjin-gun, Incheon
- Address
- 420-26 Yeongheungbuk-ro, Yeongheung-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
[Sea bathing] 09:00-18:00 - Closed
- N/A (open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 2 lots within 500 m · about 350 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:57 · sunset 17:38
- Phone
- +82-32-886-6717
Yeongheungdo Simnipo Beach: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2837 | 2951 | 3053 | 3185 | |||
| 11/182 | 225 | 325 | 425 | 537 | 636 | 776 |
| 876 | 931 | 1032 | 1131 | 1231 | 1338 | 1462 |
| 1572 | 1625 | 1722 | 1823 | 1927 | 2030 | 2167 |
| 2271 | 2327 | 2422 | 2523 | 2626 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 14 62 · Sat, Nov 21 67 · Sun, Nov 22 71 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 17 22 · Wed, Nov 18 23 · Tue, Nov 24 22 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 85 · Sun, Nov 1 82 · Sat, Nov 7 76 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 31 · weekends 74 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 27 · Tue 25 · Wed 28 · Thu 34 · Fri 39 · Sat 73 · Sun 75 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Yeongheungdo Simnipo Beach?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Yeongheungdo Simnipo Beach?
- Open 24 hr [Sea bathing] 09:00-18:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Yeongheungdo Simnipo Beach least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 25) and Sunday the busiest (average 75). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 17.
- What time should I visit Yeongheungdo Simnipo Beach 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 Yeongheungdo Simnipo Beach be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 85; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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