Cheongchoho Lake (청초호)

– Homepage
chungchoho.co.kr

– Tel
+82-33-639-2690

Located in the heart of Sokcho, Cheongchoho Lake is a vast natural lagoon with a 5-kilometer circumference. Fed by the Misiryeong Valley of the Taebaeksan Mountain Range via Cheongchocheon Stream, the lake acts as a scenic bridge between the river and the East Sea. At its center sits Cheongchojeong Pavilion; reached by a 75-meter bridge, it offers panoramic views of Seoraksan Mountain and is celebrated as Sokcho’s finest night-view spot. The lakeside is adorned with dragon sculptures from local legend and features illuminated trails perfect for an evening stroll. Visitors can also explore the nearby Seok Bong Ceramic Museum of Art, a bird sanctuary, and the 73.4-meter Expo Tower, a landmark from the 1999 Gangwon International Travel Expo.

– Address : 140 Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

※ Presentation Information
– Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages

– Information and Guides
Intercity Bus Terminal Tourist Information Center +82-33-639-2689

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr

– Activity Fees
Free of charge

– Admission Fees
Free of charge

– Restrooms
Available

– Available Facilities
Observatory, walking path, park, Cheongchoho Lake Gaetbae (boat), restaurant, cafe, etc.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Sokcho Marina (속초마리나)

– Homepage
www.sokchomarina.co.kr

Sokcho Marina is a great place to visit with family members in the maritime city of Sokcho. Looking at the East Sea is lovely, but sailing through the blue sea is even more enjoyable. Sokcho Marina has a 12-seater cruise yacht suited for family and friends as well as a sailing yacht where passengers can soak up the romantic mood. By the dock is Cafe Marina where one can enjoy the view of yachts anchored in the bay through the window. The cruise route starts from Cheongchoho Lake and passes by Seorakdaegyo Bridge and Sokcho Beach, and turns around Jodo Island, one of the eight scenic sights of Sokcho, before returning to the dock.

⊙ Chungchosoo Mul Hoe (청초수물회)

– Homepage
http://www.chungchosoofish.com

– Tel
033-635-5050

Situated by Cheongchoho Lake in Sokcho, Chungchosoo Mul Hoe is renowned for its Haejeon mul hoe (cold raw fish soup with sea cucumber and abalone). The unique soup base is crafted by blending beef bone broth with traditional sauces, which is then aged for flavor enhancement. This rich soup is combined with an assortment of ingredients such as sliced raw fish, abalone, sea cucumber, sea squirt, octopus, and flying fish roe. Other popular menu items include seop guk, a mussle-based soup; seonggeal bibimbap, a sea urchin roe bibimbap; and ojingeo sundae, a specialty dish where a squid is stuffed with beef and vegetables.

⊙ Cheongchoho Lake Park (청초호 호수공원)

– Homepage
www.sokchotour.com

Cheongchoho Lake Park is where the 1999 International Tourism & Culture Expo was held. Benches are scattered around the park for resting in the shade of trees. By the natural lake is a walking deck for enjoying tulips in spring, marinas in summer, chrysanthemums in fall, and snow in winter. From the top of the Expo Tower, one can see a panoramic view of Cheongchoho Lake, Cheongchoho Lake Park, the East Sea, and even Jodo Island. On the other side, Ulsanbawi Peak and Dalmabong Peak of Seoraksan Mountain come into view.

⊙ Mountia [Tax Refund Shop] (마운티아)

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⊙ Pro [Tax Refund Shop] (프로스펙스)

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⊙ The North Face – Sokcho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (노스페이스속초점)

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⊙ Ziozia – Sokcho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지오지아 속초점)

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⊙ MLB – Sokcho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠엘비 속초점)

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⊙ Nepa – Sokcho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네파 속초직영)

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⊙ Abai Village Ferry (아바이마을 갯배)

– Homepage
www.abai.co.kr (Korean only)

– Tel
+82-33-635-2003

Gaetbae (boat without engine) is an exotic means of transportation to cross the Abai Village at the mouth of Cheongchoho Lake. It is a rapid means of traveling between downtown Sokcho and Abai Village along the 50 m-long waterway. This small barge-style boat without an engine can be run by pulling the wire manually. When fixing the solid steel wire on both sides of the waterway and pulling it hard with a hook, a boat moves forward slowly. As there is no boatman, passengers need to work together to move the boat. It takes about 5 min to cross the water by boat. This unique experience still attracts many tourists to Sokcho. Furthermore, it is known as the filming location for the Korean TV drama Autumn in My Heart, so many tourists from Japan and China visit the place.

Cheongchoho Lake (청초호)