Homyeong Lake in Gapyeong to Close for Winter from December... "Pedestrian Access Still Allowed"
"Homyeong Lake," the Second Scenic View of Gapyeong, Closed from December 1 to February 28
A Famous Spot That Drew 20,000 Visitors During Foliage Season... Over 100,000 Tourists Expected Next Year
Homyeong Lake, a major tourist attraction in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, will enter its winter closure period from December 1 until February 28 of the following year. However, visitors will still be able to access the lake on foot during the winter. During the closure period, city bus service connecting the first parking lot of Homyeong Lake to the upper area will be suspended, so visitors will need to walk in themselves.
Located on the slopes of Homyeongsan Mountain (632 meters) in Cheongpyeong-myeon, this lake operates a tourist information center and city bus service from March to November each year, but closes in winter for safety reasons. Artificially created above the Cheongpyeong Pumped Storage Power Plant-the first of its kind in Korea-Homyeong Lake is known for its harmonious blend of natural mountain scenery and man-made beauty, and is recognized as the second of the “Nine Scenic Views of Gapyeong.”
According to Gapyeong County, about 70,000 people visited the lake over the 11 months from January to mid-November this year. In particular, during the peak autumn foliage season from October to mid-November, around 20,000 visitors flocked to the site, confirming its high popularity. Thanks to its easy accessibility, free admission, and active promotion through social networking services and video content, Gapyeong County expects that more than 100,000 tourists will visit next year.
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An official from the county stated, “Even during the official winter closure period, visitors who enter Homyeong Lake on foot can enjoy its outstanding winter scenery. In autumn, the combination of colorful foliage and the lake is beautiful, while in winter, the snow-covered landscape and the lake create a different charm unique to each season.”
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