Plan your visit to Daecheongho Lake in Daejeon. Find visitor information, location details and HANKATONG CARD payment information.
About Daecheongho Lake
Daecheongho Lake is a man-made lake, stretching from Daejeon to Cheongju-si, Okcheon-gun, and Boeun-gun. Construction began in 1975 and finished in 1980, and the lake supplies water for various use to people in Daejeon and Cheongju. The reservoir water spans an area of over 72.8 ㎢ with a perimeter of 80 kilometers, and the water kept in storage has a volume of 1.5 billion tons, making the reservoir the third largest lake in Korea.
The area is famous for its beautiful driving course along a tree-lined road through the nearby mountain which has an altitude of 200 to 300 meters. Also, resident birds and migratory birds, such as white heron, can be seen during summer in the upper region of the lake.
Visitor information
- Address
- Dong-gu, Daejeon / Munui-myeon, Chungcheongbuk-do
- Parking
- Available
- Contact
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-42-251-4748 - Official website
- Visit the official website
Getting there
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Daecheongho Lake FAQs
Can I use HANKATONG CARD at Daecheongho Lake?
Yes. You can use your HANKATONG CARD at this location. Top up online in your own currency before you pay.
Where can I get HANKATONG CARD?
Get your HANKATONG CARD and check the current card price, delivery options and top-up information on the card page.
Photos and source
© Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사) / Korea Tourism Content Lab. KOGL Type3
Place information: Korea Tourism Organization, English TourAPI. HANKATONG CARD acceptance information: AllTripThings. Retrieved November 10, 2026.