Gyeongpoho (Lake) 경포호 (Gangneung)

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Located in the middle of the Gangneung's tourist area, Gyeongpoho (Lake), which means “clear as a mirror”, is also called Gunjaho (Lake). Gyeongpoho was formed when the mouth of a bay was closed off by sand and sediment brought in by sea currents. It is a well known destination site for migratory birds.

On Rock Island, in the middle of the lake, there is a small pavilion which holds a hanging board called Joam, believed to be written by Si-Yeol Song.

There is also a legend from Gyeongpoho Lake: With the moon shining in the night sky, it reflects on the ocean, on the lake, in a glass of wine, and of course, two moons shining brightly in the eyes of someone falling in love.

Gyeongpoho Lake was famous as a fishing site because of its clean and clear water but now due to pollution it has been designated as a protected nature site and fishing has been banned.

The lake is surrounded by a series of bronze statues that tell the story of Hong Gil-dong, Korea's real-life Robin Hood. Gyeongpoho Lake is the setting of the tale of Hwarang.