Chungju Lake

Indonesia has many beautiful lake, like : Toba Lake, Poso lake, Mninjau Lake, etc. So does Korea. Korea has Chungju Lake, Lake with a beautiful scenery.

Chungju Lake, which was built by blocking the valley between Jongmin-dong and Dongnyang-myeon, is the largest and cleanest multi-purpose reservoir in Korea. The many surrounding tourist attractions (inclding Worak-san National Park, Chongpung Cultural Assets Complex, the Eight Scenic Wonders of Danyang, and Gosu and Nodong Caves. Pleasure ferries run between Chungju Lake and Sindanyang, attracting many tourists.

Located along the upper reaches of the Namhan River (the major feeder of Chungju Lake), this resort town at the foot of Sobaek-san National Park is a reincarnation of the original town that was partially flooded from the completion of Chungju Dam in 1986. In addition to the Namhan River, Sobaek-san National Park, and numerous caves, the area has 8 wonders of historical and cultural significance. The town acts as a great base camp for exploring the local region.

Chungju Lake Ferry Information
Information: (043) 851-5771~3 | Seoul branch office: (02) 532-3274~5
Hours: 8:30-16:30, every hour (Summer), 9:30-15:30, every hour (Winter)

Admission: Free

Directions: Eumseong Interchange -> Local Road #518 -> Geumwang -> National Road # 37 -> Eumseong -> Chungju Lake