Cheongchoho Lake
Cheongchoho Lake: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 92); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 4; weekday average 52, weekend average 82; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
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.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
- Address
- 140 Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:50 · sunset 17:29
- Phone
- Intercity Bus Terminal Tourist Information Center +82-33-639-2689
- Popularity
- Popular
Cheongchoho Lake: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2855 | 2955 | 3058 | 3192 | |||
| 11/178 | 249 | 345 | 442 | 551 | 652 | 787 |
| 866 | 953 | 1046 | 1149 | 1249 | 1363 | 1490 |
| 1574 | 1655 | 1748 | 1849 | 1951 | 2058 | 2190 |
| 2280 | 2356 | 2455 | 2553 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 78 · Sun, Nov 8 66 · Sun, Nov 15 74 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 3 45 · Wed, Nov 4 42 · Tue, Nov 10 46 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 92 · Sat, Nov 14 90 · Sat, Nov 21 90 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 52 · weekends 82 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 53 · Tue 49 · Wed 50 · Thu 52 · Fri 58 · Sat 90 · Sun 75 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Cheongchoho Lake?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Cheongchoho Lake?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Cheongchoho Lake least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 49) and Saturday the busiest (average 90). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 4.
- What time should I visit Cheongchoho Lake to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Cheongchoho Lake be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 92; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Cheongchoho Lake Park 0.5 km · City park
- Donggeuranchaek 동그란책 0.5 km · Cultural attraction
- Seokbongdojagimisulgwan 석봉도자기미술관 0.6 km · Museum & gallery
- Yeoroyoga 여로요가 0.7 km · Experience
- Sokcho Ekseupotawo 속초 엑스포타워 0.7 km · Landmark
- Abai Village 0.8 km · Street & village
- Abaibyeokhwamaeul 아바이벽화마을 0.8 km · Street & village
- Munudangseorim 문우당서림 0.8 km · Cultural attraction