Chungju Lake, which was built by blocking the valley between Jongmin-dong
and Dongnyang-myeon, is the largest and cleanest multi-purpose reservoir in Korea. The many surrounding
tourist attractions (inclding Worak-san National Park, Chongpung Cultural Assets Complex, the
Eight Scenic Wonders of Danyang, and
Gosu and Nodong Caves. Pleasure ferries run between
Chungju Lake and Sindanyang, attracting many tourists.
Located downstream of Dongnyang-myeon, Chungju Lake Resort (considered by many
to be Korea's best lake resort) lies against the backdrop of 700-meter high Oknyeo-bong with many different
sports and amusement facilities, including shooting ranges, tennis courts, soccer field, golf course, indoor
ping pong rooms, swimming pools, and water sports facilities. Chungju Lake is an all-weather tourist
attraction.
Chungju Multi-purpose Dam extends from Jongmin-dong to Dongnayng-myeon in Chungju City and was completed
in 1985 after 7 years construction. The dam is 447 meters long and 97.5 meters high. The resulting lake
is 6,648 square kilometers in area and contains 2.75 billion tons of water. The dam generates 844 million
kilowatts of electricity each year. Pleasure boats cruise across the lake to nearby
Danyang. Tourists can enjoy sightseeing at
Worak-san National Park, Kudam-bong,
Oksun-bong, and Geumsu-san.
Chungju Lake Ferry Information Information: (043) 851-5771~3 | Seoul branch office: (02) 532-3274~5 Hours: 8:30-16:30, every hour (Summer), 9:30-15:30, every hour (Winter)
Admission: Free
Directions: Eumseong Interchange -> Local Road #518 -> Geumwang -> National Road # 37 -> Eumseong -> Chungju Lake
Transportation:
- From Cheongju bus terminal to Chungju bus terminal:
Intercity buses depart every 15 mins. (Duration: 1h. 20m.)
- From Chungju bus terminal to Chungju Lake:
City buses depart frequently. (Duration: 30 mins.)
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