Gapyeong-gun, Homyeong Lake Closed for Winter... 80,000 Visitors This Year
Closed for 3 Months Starting This Month
Winter Offers Snowflake Scenery... Walking Entry Allowed
Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province (Governor Seo Tae-won) announced on the 2nd that Homyeong Lake will be closed for the winter season from December this year to February next year. According to the county, more than 80,000 people visited Homyeong Lake from January to November this year, and about 20,000 people visited during the short period of October and November when the autumn foliage was at its peak. This is a significant increase compared to about 57,000 visitors during the same period last year.
Homyeong Lake is an artificial lake created to store water above the Cheongpyeong Pumped Storage Power Plant, and it is considered the second most scenic spot among the nine scenic views of Gapyeong, thanks to its beautiful mountain landscape. Its proximity to the metropolitan area, accessibility via the subway (Sangcheon Station), and free admission have made it a popular destination for many tourists.
The county plans to contribute to revitalizing the local economy by actively promoting Homyeong Lake through social media (SNS) and video advertisements, aiming to grow it into a tourist attraction visited by more than 100,000 people annually.
During the winter closure of Homyeong Lake, the bus route that operated up to the lake’s summit will be suspended, and the information center will not be in operation. However, buses will still run up to the lake entrance during the closure, so visitors willing to walk can enjoy the scenery throughout all four seasons. In particular, the combination of autumn foliage and the lake in fall, and the snow flowers and lake’s spectacular view in winter, offer tourists a special experience.
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A Gapyeong-gun official stated, “As Homyeong Lake establishes itself as a representative local tourist attraction, it will have a positive impact on economic revitalization,” and added, “We will make further efforts to ensure that tourists can fully enjoy the beauty of all four seasons.”
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