Cheongpyeong Lake
청평호
A reservoir lake formed by the Cheongpyeong Dam on the Bukhan River, with water sports camps and guesthouses lining the shore, popular for water skiing and banana boats in summer.
Cheongpyeong Lake formed after the Cheongpyeong Dam was completed in 1943. It spreads across the Cheongpyeong-myeon area of Gapyeong County, with winding shores surrounded by mountains. Petite France and the Italian Village are both located along the lake. Many water sports camps along the shore offer activities such as water skiing, wakeboarding, motorboats, banana boats, and flying fish rides. There are also numerous lakeside guesthouses and campgrounds, making it a popular summer retreat for Seoul residents. In autumn, the lakeside road is great for a scenic drive through the fall foliage. Getting there: a taxi from Cheongpyeong Station or Gapyeong Station on the Gyeongchun Line takes about 10-20 minutes. Most water sports camps offer shuttle pickups from the station.
Opening hours
All day (water activities approx. May–Oct)
Nearby sights
- Petite France
- Italian Village Pinocchio & Da Vinci
- Nami Island (Namiseom)
- The Garden of Morning Calm
- Jaraseom Island
- Jade Garden Arboretum
- Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort
- Gugok Falls