Introduction: Sanjeong Lake is one of the main attractions in Pocheon and is situated down in the valleys between Myeongseongsan Mountain, Mangbongsan Mountain, and Mangmubong Peak. Meaning “lake as clear as a mountain well,” Sanjeong Lake was built as a reser
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Information: Information Introduction Sanjeong Lake is one of the main attractions in Pocheon and is situated down in the valleys between Myeongseongsan Mountain, Mangbongsan Mountain, and Mangmubong Peak Meaning “lake as clear as a mountain well,” Sanjeong Lake was built as a reservoir to supply water to farmlands in 1925 Thanks to its surrounding attractions, the lake brings many visitors each year Promenades along the lake are popular for couples as well as tourists who stay in the nearby hotels Beautiful fog often rises from the lake in spring and fall, making boating at night quite picturesque Hikers frequent Myeongseongsan in spring and fall Visitors love skating on the lake in winter The lake is also surrounded by an amusement park, swimming pools, sledding facilities, and spa amenities, attracting many family visitors Local restaurants are renowned for their delicious, wholesome food made using freshwater snails and mushrooms Other local favorites include maeun-tang (spicy fish stew), dotori-muk (acorn jelly), sanchae baekban (a bowl of rice served with wild herbs and vegetables), and deodeok-gui (a grilled dish made from Codonopsis lanceolata root) Current: Status Designated as Tourist Site on March 31, 1977 Closed N/A (Open all year round) Hiking Course [Myeongseongsan Mountian] Course 1: Sangdong Parking Lot > Biseon Waterfall > Reed Field > Palgakjeong Pavilion > Mountain Top Course 2: Sangdong Parking Lot > Biseon Waterfall > Chaekbawi Rock > Palgakjeong Pavilion > Mountain Top Course 3: Jainsa Temple > Rock Stones > Parting ways > Wooden Steps > Palgakjeong Pavilion > Mountain Top Course 4: Sanangogae Hill > Valley > Branch Ridge (left side) > Mountain Top Area: s Open to the Public Sanjeong Lake Tourist Site area Myeongseongsan Mountian Trekking road Night-time Hike Restriction Notice Admission is strictly prohibited from after sunset until 2 a m the next day for visitors’ safety and natural environment protection Duration Approx 2 hr Tour Course Information [Same Day Course] Pocheon Art Valley – Pajugol Sundubu (soft tofu) Village – Hangawon (experience traditional Korean sweets and cookies) – Pyeonggang Botanical Garden – Sanjeong Lake [1 Night 2 Day Course] Pocheon Art Valley - Sanjeong Lake - Pyeonggang Botanical Garden – Bidulginang Waterfall – Idong Galbicheon Village - Unaksan Recreational Forest / Bearstown – Sansawon - Gomori Eatery Village – Africa Arts Museum Operating: Hours N/A (open all year round) Maximum Occupancy 2,000 people Parking Facilities Available Available Facilities * Sports Facilities – Boatyard (swan-shaped paddle boats, rowboats, and motor boats), Sledding facilities, Amusement park, Skating Rink * Amenities – picnic grounds, * Special facilities- Sculpture Park Admission Fees Free Parking Fees Small-sized cars: 2,000 won Medium-sized cars: 3,000 wonLarge-sized cars: 5,000 won Facilities for the Handicapped Wheelchair rental service (2 available) Korean Info Service Guided Tour (cultural tourism interpreter) available Weekends only (Sat, Sun) 10:00-16:00 * Reservation: : +82-31-538-2473 Interpretation Services Offered Not available Reservation: Info for Natives Not necessary Reservation: Info for Foreigners Not necessary
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Pocheon Sanjeonghosu Lake Reviews: KTL: I love nature☘;Beautiful views SounL: Not a must see;Wonderful Relaxing Discovery SounL: Modern Korea in a nutshell;Very interesting if not a bit anti... lianKO: Good view at night;Multi purpose bridge-a historical... KTL: Good view during Buddha birthday;Colorful lanterns KTL: Insufficient info for a historical...;Interesting stop! WUZ: Nice walk;Challenging for novices, but worth... KTL: Small yet Good Airport;A nice airport with good interpret... GDeLK: Fun photo time;Short vacation tianO: Small terminal but full of people;Very helpfull |