Soyang Dam (소양강댐)
Soyang Dam (소양강댐)
– Tel
+82-33-242-2455
Built in October 1973, Soyang Dam is the largest dam in Korea. It stands 123 meters high and 530 meters long and can hold up to 29 million tons of water. The stored water which has become Soyangho Lake, is Korea’s largest man-made lake, spanning a large area that borders the Gangwon-do cities and districts of Chuncheon, Hongcheon, Yanggu, and Inje. Visitors can enjoy riding a ferry or walking on the 2.5-kilometer walking trail. Various restaurants and attractions are also nearby.
– Address : 1128, Sinsaembat-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-242-2455
– Parking
Available
– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)
– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr
– Available Facilities
Electric car charging station
– Interpretation Services Offered
Not available
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ Chuncheon Soyangho Lake (소양호 (춘천))
– Homepage
tour.chuncheon.go.kr
– Tel
+82-33-242-2455
Soyangho Lake was created by the building of Soyang Dam in 1973. Soyangho Lake is famous for catching freshwater fish, such as trout, carp, smelt, and eel. The waterway stretches all the way to Inje, with beautiful scenic views. Water sports can be enjoyed from the dock near Soyang Dam, with boat rides to Cheongpyeongsa Temple as well as around the lake. Many cafes and restaurants are located around the lake, making it a great vacation spot.
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