Is there parking at Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory)?

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

What are the opening hours of Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory)?

November-March 10:00-21:00 April-October 10:00-22:00 * Admission interval is 30 minutes. Last admissions during the day are 11:00 and 17:00. Last admission for solar observation is 15:00. Evening admission is limited to 100 visitors per day. Please purchase evening admission tickets on-site in advance. * The opening hours may vary by season, so please check in advance.. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

What time should I visit Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory) to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (10:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory) be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 19; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory)

Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do · Theme park

Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 19); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Fri, Nov 6; weekday average 11, weekend average 21; the quietest day of the week is Wednesday.

Starpark, also known as Chilgapsan Astronomical Observatory, is nestled within Chilgapsan Provincial Park in Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. This observatory is a science museum with a focus on astronomy and space, catering to both the general public and students. Conveniently, it's just a five-minute walk from the parking area. The facility is housed in a three-story structure. On the first floor, visitors can enjoy a three-dimensional dome theater and an audiovisual room. The second floor houses a publicity center and an observation deck. The observatory’s main observation room is on the third floor and features Korea’s largest refracting telescope (APO 304 mm), which is used primarily for viewing sunspots and prominences during the day. Additionally, there’s an auxiliary observation room equipped with Korea's first 180-degree hemispherical three-stage sliding system. This room is designed for nighttime stargazing and is fitted with a 400-milimeter reflecting telescope for observing planets, star clusters, and nebulae. Children are particularly fond of the 12-meter geo-massive astronomical projection room, where they can experience 5D images. For those wishing to extend their visit, accommodations are available at Namcheon-ri Sanchon Ecological Village or nearby Alps Village. Staying in these locations provides easy access to both the Chilgapsan Astronomical Observatory and the Cheonjangho Suspension Bridge, making for a comprehensive educational and recreational experience.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Theme park
Area: Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Address: 178-46 Hantigogae-gil, Jeongsan-myeon, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Opening hours: November-March 10:00-21:00
April-October 10:00-22:00
* Admission interval is 30 minutes.
Last admissions during the day are 11:00 and 17:00.
Last admission for solar observation is 15:00.
Evening admission is limited to 100 visitors per day. Please purchase evening admission tickets on-site in advance.
* The opening hours may vary by season, so please check in advance.
Closed: Mondays (the following day if Monday is a public holiday), Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
Parking: Available
Parking nearby: 1 lot within 500 m · about 123 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:54 · sunset 17:38
Phone: +82-41-940-2790

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Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical 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
			10/2810	2912	3013	3119
11/118	2Closed	314	410	511	68	717
823	9Closed	109	119	1210	138	1413
1531	16Closed	1711	1810	1910	209	2116
2232	23Closed	2415	2512	2611

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sat, Nov 7 17 · Sat, Nov 14 13 · Sat, Nov 21 16
Quietest days	Fri, Nov 6 8 · Tue, Nov 10 9 · Fri, Nov 13 8
Busiest days	Sun, Nov 8 23 · Sun, Nov 15 31 · Sun, Nov 22 32
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 11 · weekends 21
Average by day of week	Tue 12 · Wed 10 · Thu 11 · Fri 10 · Sat 16 · Sun 26 (bold = quietest day)

FAQ

Is there parking at Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory)?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory)?: November-March 10:00-21:00 April-October 10:00-22:00 * Admission interval is 30 minutes. Last admissions during the day are 11:00 and 17:00. Last admission for solar observation is 15:00. Evening admission is limited to 100 visitors per day. Please purchase evening admission tickets on-site in advance. * The opening hours may vary by season, so please check in advance.. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory) least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 10) and Sunday the busiest (average 26). The single quietest day is Fri, Nov 6.
What time should I visit Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory) to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (10:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory) be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 19; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Naengcheongol 냉천골 1.3 km · Mountain
Cheonjangho Lake 3.2 km · River, sea & lake
Cheonjangho Chulleongdari 천장호 출렁다리 3.2 km · Landmark
Janggoksabeotkkotgil 장곡사벚꽃길 3.2 km · Nature
Janggoksa(Cheongyang) 장곡사(청양) 3.2 km · Temple & religious site
Alps Village 3.4 km · Farm & fishing village experience
Mokjaemunhwa·Jayeonsacheheomgwan 목재문화·자연사체험관 3.6 km · Museum & gallery
Chilgapsandoripgongwon 칠갑산도립공원 3.8 km · Nature park

→ More quiet spots in Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

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).