Daecheongho Lake
Daecheongho Lake: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 99); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 4; weekday average 29, weekend average 75; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: Open all day (KST).
Daecheongho Lake is a man-made lake, stretching from Daejeon to Cheongju-si, Okcheon-gun, and Boeun-gun. Construction began in 1975 and finished in 1980, and the lake supplies water for various use to people in Daejeon and Cheongju.
The reservoir water spans an area of over 72.8 ㎢ with a perimeter of 80 kilometers, and the water kept in storage has a volume of 1.5 billion tons, making the reservoir the third largest lake in Korea. The area is famous for its beautiful driving course along a tree-lined road through the nearby mountain which has an altitude of 200 to 300 meters. Also, resident birds and migratory birds, such as white heron, can be seen during summer in the upper region of the lake.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Dong-gu, Daejeon
- Address
- Dong-gu, Daejeon / Munui-myeon, Chungcheongbuk-do
- Opening hours
- Open all day (KST)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:51 · sunset 17:36
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-42-251-4748
Daecheongho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2832 | 2933 | 3036 | 3199 | |||
| 11/161 | 231 | 329 | 426 | 526 | 629 | 765 |
| 878 | 930 | 1028 | 1130 | 1229 | 1330 | 1472 |
| 1568 | 1628 | 1727 | 1828 | 1927 | 2028 | 2175 |
| 2278 | 2329 | 2429 | 2526 | 2626 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 61 · Sat, Nov 7 65 · Sun, Nov 15 68 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Nov 4 26 · Thu, Nov 5 26 · Wed, Nov 25 26 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 99 · Sun, Nov 8 78 · Sun, Nov 22 78 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 29 · weekends 75 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 30 · Tue 28 · Wed 28 · Thu 28 · Fri 31 · Sat 78 · Sun 71 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Meikeo Peullei 메이커 플레이 Sat, Oct 31 · 12 km
- Citywide Energy Walk Festival Sun, Nov 15 · 12 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Daecheongho Lake?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Daecheongho Lake?
- Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Daecheongho Lake least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 28) and Saturday the busiest (average 78). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 4.
- What time should I visit Daecheongho 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 Daecheongho Lake be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 99; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Nogosan 노고산 3.2 km · Mountain
- Myeongsangjeongwon 명상정원 3.2 km · Nature park
- Chansaemmaeul 찬샘마을 3.3 km · Farm & fishing village experience
- Daecheongho Masandong Swimteo 대청호 마산동 쉼터 3.6 km · River, sea & lake
- Daecheongho Beotkkotgil 대청호 벚꽃길 3.9 km · Nature park
- Baekgolsanseong 백골산성 4.1 km · Mountain
- Daecheonghojayeonsubyeongongwon 대청호자연수변공원 4.5 km · City park
- Daecheonghojayeonsaengtaegwan 대청호자연생태관 4.7 km · Museum & gallery