Introduction
Sanjeonghosu Lake is one of the main attractions in Pocheon and is situated down in the valley between Myeongseongsan Mountain, Mangbongsan Mountain, and Mangmubong Peak. Meaning “lake as clear as a mountain well,” Sanjeonghosu 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 Mountain 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 dishes made using freshwater snails and mushrooms. Other local favorites include maeuntang (spicy fish stew), dotorimuk (acorn jelly), sanchae baekban (Korean set menu with seasoned wild vegetables), and deodeok gui (grilled bonnet bellflower roots).
Current Status
Tourist Site (Designated March 31, 1977)
Hiking Course
[Myeongseongsan Mountain]
Course 1: Sangdong Parking Lot > Biseon Falls > Deungryong Falls > Reed Field > Palgakjeong Pavilion > Mountain Top
Course 2: Sangdong Parking Lot > Biseon Falls > Chaekbawi Rock > Palgakjeong Pavilion > Mountain Top
Course 3: Jainsa Temple > Stone Stairs > Parting ways > Wooden Stairs > Palgakjeong Pavilion > Mountain Top
Course 4: Sanangogae Hill > Valley > Branch Ridge (left side) > Mountain Top
Areas Open to the Public
Sanjeonghosu Lake Tourist Site
Myeongseongsan Mountain trekking trails
Night-time Hike Restriction Notice
Admission is strictly prohibited from sunset until 2 hours before sunrise for visitors’ safety and natural environment protection.
Duration
Approx. 2 hr
Operating Hours
N/A (open all year round)
Maximum Occupancy
2,000 people
Parking Facilities
Available
Available Facilities
* Sports Facilities – boatyard, sledding facilities, amusement park, skating rink
* Amenities – picnic grounds
* Special facilities- sculpture park
Restrooms
Available
Parking Fees
Small vehicles: 2,000 won Mid-sized vehicles: 5,000 won Large vehicles: 10,000 won
Korean Info. Service
Guided Tour (cultural tourism interpreter) available.
* Period: Jan-Dec (weekends and holidays)
* Operating hours: 10:00-16:00
* Inquiries: +82-31-538-2069
Region : Pocheon-si Gyeonggi-do
Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
Jainsa Temple in Pocheon (Gyeonggi-do) lies deep within the rugged cliffs of Myeongseongsan Mountain. Located nearby Sanjeong Lake, the two sites are often enjo...
Hangaone (Hangwa Culture Museum) (한과문화박물관 한가원)
Region : Pocheon-si Gyeonggi-do
Type : Museums
Situated in Pocheon (Gyeonggi-do), the Hangaone facility consists of the Hangwa Culture Museum and the Hangwa Cultural Education Center. Visitors can tour the m...
Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
Region : Pocheon-si Gyeonggi-do
Type : Recreational Forests/ Arboretums
Located at the entrance of Sanjeonghosu Lake, Pyunggang Botanical Garden opened in May 2006, and was designated as a habitat for preservation by the Ministry of...
Myeongseongsan Mountain (명성산)
Region : Pocheon-si Gyeonggi-do
Type : Mountains
Situated on the border between Cheorwon (Gangwon-do) and Pocheon (Gyeonggi-do), Myeongseongsan Mountain is renowned for its beautiful fall foliage and fields of...
Pocheon Idong Galbi Village (포천 이동갈비마을)
Region : Pocheon-si Gyeonggi-do
Type : Others
Idong Galbi is a famous term for Korean representing the delicious hanu (Korean beef) short ribs that's been made with high quality meat and marinated...
Directions
[Bus]
Get off at Sanjeonghosu Lake∙Sangdong Parking Lot Bus Stop
Bus No. 5, 71-1, 138-6
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