[Gangwon-do] Yeongnangho Lake (영랑호)

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💡 Overview

Yeongnangho Lake is a deep and large lake with a circumference of 7.8 km, an area of about 1.2 km2, and a depth of over 8 m, formed by the development of coastal dunes. The source water originates from the Jangcheoncheon Stream, passing through the lake, and goes to the East Sea via the waterway under the Yeongnanggyo Bridge. The lake is adjacent to the areas of Jangsa-dong, Yeongnang-dong, Dongmyeong-dong, and Geumho-dong. The pleasant trail is also established around the lakeside, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms, azaleas, and reeds. According to Samguk yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms), the name of the lake comes from Silla’s hwarang (elite warrior group in Silla) member named “Yeongnang.” After training at Geumgangsan Mountain, Yeongnang passed this lake on the way to get to the martial arts competition. As he was so taken by the splendid landscape, however, he forgot about the competition and stayed here for a long time. As the old record says, Yeongnangho Lake boasts outstanding scenery. Beombawi Rock, in particular, evokes visitors’ admiration as one of the Eight Sights of Sokcho. The rock, which resembles the shape of a tiger crouching down, has an aura of mystery. The nearby tourist attractions also include Gwaneumam Rock, which is known for the strange rocks and bizarre stones, Bogwangsa Temple, and the Wetland Eco Park, which is located in the west of the lakeside.

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Yeongnangho Lake Beombawi Rock (범바위) 🔗Distance: 8m | 140 Yeongnanghoban-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
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  Museum X (뮤지엄엑스)Distance: 1.2km | 338 Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
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  Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory (속초등대전망대) 🔗Distance: 1.7km | 8-28 Yeonggeumjeong-ro 5-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
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  Helios Motel (헬리오스모텔)Distance: 1.4km | 33 , Jangsahanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
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  Mountia [Tax Refund Shop] (마운티아)Distance: 1.5km | 92-1, Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
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  Pro [Tax Refund Shop] (프로스펙스)Distance: 1.5km | 94, Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
• Jangsahang Port (장사항) 🔗Distance: 1.5km | 58 Jangsahanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
• Cheongchoho Lake Park (청초호 호수공원) 🔗Distance: 1.9km | 140 Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do40
• Abai Village Ferry (아바이마을 갯배) 🔗Distance: 1.6km | 39, Jungangbudu-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
• Yeonggeumjeong (영금정) 🔗Distance: 1.9km | 35, Dongmyeonghang-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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