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Cheongchoho Lake

Cheongchoho Lake

청초호 · Gangwon · Parks & nature

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.

TypeParks & nature
RegionGangwon
Address140 Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
HoursOpen 24 hr
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Within walking distance

Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market (속초 관광수산시장)
900 m walk

Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market

Sokcho Beach (속초해수욕장)
1.3 km away

Sokcho Beach

Sokcho Eye (속초아이대관람차)
1.4 km away

Sokcho Eye

Dongmyeong Live Fish Center (동명활어센터)
2.0 km away

Dongmyeong Live Fish Center

Yeongnangho Lake Beombawi Rock (범바위)
2.1 km away

Yeongnangho Lake Beombawi Rock

Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory (속초등대전망대)
2.2 km away

Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory

Dongmyeong Port Pojangmacha Alley (동명항 포장마차 거리)
2.2 km away

Dongmyeong Port Pojangmacha Alley

Museum X (뮤지엄엑스)
2.6 km away

Museum X