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Chuncheon Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car Visitor Guide — Uiam Lake Views & Tickets
Ascend Samaksan Mountain via cable car for breathtaking panoramas of Uiam Lake and the surrounding Gangwon landscape. Discover hiking trails and observation decks.
Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car is the longest cable car in Korea, which connects Samcheon-dong and Samaksan Mountain across Uiamho Lake. The 20 Crystal Cabins among the 66 total cabins offer the best choice to enjoy the beautiful Uiamho Lake and Samaksan Mountain. Samaksan Lake Cable Car Building, which resembles a bow and boomerang, has a variety of amenities. There are restaurants, convenience stores, cafes, and souvenir shops at Uiamho Lake Stop (lower platform). Visitors can enjoy the beautiful view of Chuncheon with a cup of tea at the café at Samaksan Mountain Stop (upper platform).
Why Chuncheon Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car matters
The primary draw of the Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car is undoubtedly the spectacular scenery it provides. Unlike many cable car rides that ascend mountains for a summit view, this one offers a unique perspective over a large body of water, Uiam Lake.
One of the key attractions at the summit is the observatory deck, which offers an even more elevated and expansive view than what can be seen from the cable car. This vantage point provides a sweeping panorama of Chuncheon city, Uiam Lake, and the surrounding mountain ranges.
Tips for Your Visit to Samaksan Lake Cable Car
Official visitor information
Official address: 245 Sports town-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do.
Official visiting hours: [Dec-Feb] · Sunday~Friday 09:00-18:00 · Saturday 09:00-19:00 · · [Mar-May] · Sunday~Friday 09:00-19:00 · Saturday 09:00-20:00 · · [June-Sep] · Sunday~Friday 09:00-20:00 · Saturday 09:00-21:00 · · [Oct-Nov] · Sunday~Friday 09:00-20:00 · Saturday 09:00-21:00 · · ※ Boarding closing before closing time · ※ Ticket closing: 1 hour before the end of operation · ※ Please check the website as operating hours may change during the holiday season · ※ Please check in advance as operating hours may change due to bad weather or unavoidable circumstances such as bad weather.
Official closure information: Varies by month; refer to the website for details.
Parking availability is not stated in the current official record.
Official information contact: +82-1588-4888.
How to use this guide
Use the official information above as the planning baseline. Opening arrangements, programs, admission conditions, and access rules can change after this review. Follow the official source links before traveling, especially when your visit depends on a particular exhibition, performance, seasonal activity, or facility.
The remaining recommendations on this page are editorial guidance for understanding the setting and organizing a visit. They are not a substitute for instructions issued by the venue, local government, cultural-property authority, or transport operator.
Responsible visit checklist
Before leaving
- Open the official venue page and confirm the latest operating notice.
- Check weather and transport conditions on the day of travel.
- Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where applicable.
- Allow flexibility rather than relying on an exact minute-by-minute schedule.
- Use the official information contact when accessibility or reservation details are essential.
Where is Chuncheon Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car?
245 Sports town-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Where should I confirm current hours and closures?
Use the official source links in the reviewed-for-accuracy panel on this page.
When was this information checked?
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