Chuncheon Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car (춘천 삼악산 호수케이블카)

Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car is the longest cable car in Korea, which connects Samcheon-dong and Samaksan Mountain across Uiamho Lake. The 20 Crystal Cabins among the 66 total cabins offer the best choice to enjoy the beautiful Uiamho Lake and Samaksan Mountain. Samaksan Lake Cable Car Building, which resembles a bow and boomerang, has a variety of amenities. There are restaurants, convenience stores, cafés, and souvenir shops at Uiamho Lake Stop (lower platform). Visitors can enjoy the beautiful view of Chuncheon with a cup of tea at the café at Samaksan Mountain Stop (upper platform).

– Address : 245 Sports town-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

※ Presentation Information
– Capacity
8 people per cabin

– Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages

– Information and Guides
+82-1588-4888

– Day Off
Varies by month; refer to the website for details

– Operating Hours
[Dec-Feb]
Sunday~Friday 09:00-18:00
Saturday 09:00-19:00

[Mar-May]
Sunday~Friday 09:00-19:00
Saturday 09:00-20:00

[June-Sep]
Sunday~Friday 09:00-20:00
Saturday 09:00-21:00

[Oct-Nov]
Sunday~Friday 09:00-20:00
Saturday 09:00-21:00

※ Boarding closing before closing time
※ Ticket closing: 1 hour before the end of operation
※ Please check the website as operating hours may change during the holiday season
※ Please check in advance as operating hours may change due to bad weather or unavoidable circumstances such as bad weather

– Admission Fees
[Standard Cabin] Adults 24,000 / Children 18,000 won

[Crystal Cabin] Adults 28,000 / Children 22,000 won

* Rates based on round-trip 6-passenger cabin; refer to the website for other options

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Chuncheon Joung Do Mullegil (춘천중도 물레길)

– Homepage
www.ccmullegil.co.kr

Chuncheon Joung Do Mullegil is a canoe rental shop offering a range of 1-2 hour courses around the beautiful Uiamho Lake. Relaxing canoe rides available after a brief safety lesson by experts for visitors ages 3 years and older. For couples and young adult visitors looking for more thrill, the center also offers events and games like the nation’s first-ever survival canoe game. Weekends offer special canoe courses like the early morning fog course, and the sunset course during summer.

⊙ King Canoe Quay (킹카누 나루터)

– Homepage
www.xn--wk0b95qblc.org

King Canoe Quay is the only place in Korea to experience Canadian canoes. They also created the first 12-seater Canadian canoe. It’s an eco-friendly sport that produces neither noise nor the smell of oil. Canoes on tranquil lakes provide an opportunity to see another world from the earth because one is closer to the horizon. Take a wooden canoe along the Bukhangang River with the sound of water and enjoy the charm of the lake city Chuncheon. There are four major courses provided by King Canoe Quay: Uiam Dam, Bungeoseom Island, Hajungdo Island, and Uiamho Lake. The guide will also tell riders interesting stories related to Uiamho Lake on the canoe.

⊙ KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon Stay (케이티엔지(KT&G) 상상마당춘천스테이)

– Homepage
https://ssmdstay.com/

– Tel
+82-33-818-4200

KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon Stay, near Uiam Lake in Gangwon-do, is a cultral space with “art” and “stay”. It has an unusual exterior and offers tastful designed rooms – all of which are bright and comfy with AC, heating and ondol temperature control. There is a restaurant on the first floor, and in the basement guests will find a self-catering area, a music practice room, and a performance room. Cycling along Lake Uiam shore or taking a walk at Jungdo Mullegil, Gongjicheon Amusement Pakr are highly recommended.

⊙ KT&G Sangsangmadang (KT&G 상상마당 춘천)

– Homepage
https://sangsangmadang.com/main/CC

– Tel
+82-33-818-3200

Embracing Uiamho Lake, KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon is a cultural complex that consists of the Art Center and the Stay building. The Art Center was established by remodeling the previous Chuncheon Children’s Center, while the Stay building was built by remodeling the previous Gangwon-do Sports Center. With an open view of the lake at the front, the Art Center is known for its construction design by Korea’s master architect, late Kim Swoo-geun. When viewed from the sky, the Art Center, which was built with Kim’s unique construction technique, resembles a butterfly sitting on the lakeside. Opened as the Children’s Center in 1980, the building was abandoned for a while and then was re-born as KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon in 2014. Sangsangmadang, as part of the social contribution and restoration program of KT&G, aims to support various cultural and arts activities and offer the public an opportunity to appreciate arts and culture. While keeping its original frame of the construction in consideration of its architectural value, KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon provides diverse amenities such as a theater, gallery, cafe, art shop, and so on. It has also a charming outdoor space. It has an outdoor stage near Uiamho Lake, and the walking path and the bicycle path are available in front of the stage. In addition, the Forest Experience Center for Children behind the outdoor stage provides diverse interesting attractions.

⊙ Chuncheon Myeongmul Dakgalbi (춘천명물닭갈비)

– Homepage
http://www.ccmm.kr

Chuncheon Myeongmul Dakgalbi, a specialty restaurant renowned for dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken), is situated near the scenic Bukhangang River and Uiamho Lake. Chuncheon is celebrated as the city of dakgalbi. Their signature dish features spicy seasoned chicken stir-fried with vegetables, tteok (rice cake), and sweet potatoes on an iron plate, offering an exquisite flavor. Notable nearby attractions include the Samaksan Cable Car and the MBC Broadcasting Station.

⊙ Gongjicheon Stream (Gold Scales Theme Street) (공지천(황금비늘테마거리))

– Homepage
tour.chuncheon.go.kr

– Tel
+82-33-250-3322

The city of Chuncheon is surrounded by Uiamho, Chuncheonho, and Soyangho Lakes and is widely known as “Lake City.” Much like the Hangang Riverside Parks are a representative landmark of Seoul, Gongjicheon Resort beside the stream is a treasure of Chuncheon. The resort is complete with a sculpture park, fountain, boat dock, outdoor stage, playground and more.

⊙ Gongjicheon Recreation Area (공지천유원지)

The area of Gongjicheon Stream connected to the Bukhangang River is a shelter in the middle of Chuncheon City. This recreation area comprises various facilities along both sides of the Gongjicheon Stream, including Gongjicheon Sculpture Park, Uiam Park, Memorial Hall for Ethiopian Veterans in the Korean War, inline skating rink, outdoor stage, and fountain. Visitors can cross the water easily through the Gongjicheon Bridge and the lower pedestrian bridge. The waterside trail and the bike path are popular among citizens with the seasonal scenic view. In particular, cherry blossom attracts many visitors in spring. There is a bicycle rental stand nearby the stream. It is recommended to enjoy biking around the Gongjicheon Stream or along the Uiamho Bike Path. Another interesting ride is a pedal boat with which visitors can create a romantic memory with a splendid scenery of the Gongjicheon Stream.

Chuncheon Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car (춘천 삼악산 호수케이블카)