Paroho Lake (Hwacheon) (파로호(화천))
About
Paroho Lake is a manmade lake created when Hwacheon Dam was built in the valley of the Bukhangang River. The lake was once referred to as Daebungho Lake for its resembling image of an imaginary phoenix rising with its wings spread wide open when seen from afar. The area was a territory of North Korea after Korea's independence, but became a South Korean territory after the Korean War.
Location
36-8, Baeteo-gil, Gandong-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do (24132)
Operating Hours
[Ferry hours] April-October - Guman-ri 10:00, 14:00 / Dam of Peace 11:30, 15:30 November-March - Guman-ri 13:00 / Dam of Peace 14:30 * Inquiries: +82-33-440-2491
Rest Days
N/A (Open all year around)
Admission
[Mulbitnuri Ferry Fare] One-way 8,000 won / Roundtrip 15,000 won
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-440-2575, +82-33-440-2575
Website
tour.ihc.go.krFacility Utilization Fees
[Mulbitnuri Ferry Fare] One-way 8,000 won / Roundtrip 15,000 won