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Soyangho Makguksu Street (소양호 막국수거리)

Soyangho Makguksu Street (소양호 막국수거리) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Gangwon

Soyangho Makguksu Street (소양호 막국수거리)

Soyangho Makguksu Street is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

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Why go

Soyangho Makguksu Street is a cluster of buckwheat-noodle restaurants along the Soyang Lake side of Chuncheon in Gangwon, where dozens of family-run shops serve makguksu — the local specialty of cold buckwheat noodles tossed with vegetables, gochujang sauce, and a poached egg, often paired with steamed pork (bossam) on the side. Chuncheon is one of two regions in Korea (along with northern Gangwon's Inje area) most associated with makguksu, and the Soyangho strip has long been the main destination for visitors wanting to sample several styles in one walking loop. The lake setting is part of the draw — the strip sits along the lakeshore drive, so a meal pairs naturally with a Soyang Lake ferry ride out to Cheongpyeongsa Temple. Best in summer when the cold noodles are in their natural seasonal context.

Quick highlights

  • Cluster of buckwheat-noodle restaurants on Soyang Lake in Chuncheon
  • Specialty: cold buckwheat noodles with vegetables and gochujang sauce
  • Often paired with steamed pork bossam on the side
  • Chuncheon is one of Korea's two main makguksu regions
  • Pairs with a Soyang Lake ferry to Cheongpyeongsa Temple

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