Paroho Lake (Hwacheon)
Paroho Lake (Hwacheon): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busier than usual (daily crowd index 84); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 5; weekday average 27, weekend average 59; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Paroho Lake is a manmade lake created when Hwacheon Dam was built in the valley of the Bukhangang River. The lake was once referred to as Daebungho Lake for its resembling image of an imaginary phoenix rising with its wings spread wide open when seen from afar. The area was a territory of North Korea after Korea's independence, but became a South Korean territory after the Korean War.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
- Address
- 36-8, Baeteo-gil, Gandong-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- [Ferry hours]
April-October - Guman-ri 10:00, 14:00 / Dam of Peace 11:30, 15:30
November-March - Guman-ri 13:00 / Dam of Peace 14:30
* Inquiries: +82-33-440-2491 - Closed
- N/A (Open all year around)
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:53 · sunset 17:32
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-440-2575,
+82-33-440-2575 - Popularity
- Off the beaten track
Paroho Lake (Hwacheon): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2840 | 2951 | 3051 | 3184 | |||
| 11/137 | 224 | 328 | 424 | 520 | 622 | 769 |
| 840 | 922 | 1027 | 1124 | 1222 | 1326 | 1468 |
| 1544 | 1622 | 1724 | 1824 | 1922 | 2024 | 2168 |
| 2260 | 2326 | 2425 | 2524 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 37 · Sun, Nov 8 40 · Sun, Nov 15 44 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Thu, Nov 5 20 · Fri, Nov 6 22 · Mon, Nov 9 22 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 84 · Sat, Nov 7 69 · Sat, Nov 14 68 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 27 · weekends 59 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 24 · Tue 26 · Wed 27 · Thu 29 · Fri 31 · Sat 72 · Sun 45 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Paroho Lake (Hwacheon)?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Paroho Lake (Hwacheon)?
- [Ferry hours] April-October - Guman-ri 10:00, 14:00 / Dam of Peace 11:30, 15:30 November-March - Guman-ri 13:00 / Dam of Peace 14:30 * Inquiries: +82-33-440-2491. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Paroho Lake (Hwacheon) least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 24) and Saturday the busiest (average 72). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 5.
- What time should I visit Paroho Lake (Hwacheon) 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 Paroho Lake (Hwacheon) be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busier than usual (daily crowd index 84; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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