Cheongok Golden Bat Cave
천곡황금박쥐동굴
📍 50 Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
Introduction
Cheongok Golden Bat Cave in Donghae is the only natural cave in Korea located in a downtown area. Estimated to have been created 400 to 500 million years ago, the cave is known to serve as a habitat for the endangered golden bats. The cave's total length stretches for 1,510 meters, with only 810 meters of the cave open to the public while the rest of cave remains protected for preservation purposes. The cave features ceiling craters, one of which is the longest in Korea, along with stalactite curtains, travertine terraces, stalactite cascades, and many other fantastic rock formations. The cave's unique features provide a grand spectacle for tourists and great speleological samples for researchers. A 785-meter walkway was made using the sinkhole created by dissolved limestone to help visitors get a better understanding of cave formations.
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🗺 Location
50 Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
✏ Details
Film Locations
Drama "Brilliant Legacy (2009)"
Parking Fees
Small vehicles: 1,000 won
Large vehicles: 2,000 won
Restrooms
Available
Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
Groups - Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 2,500 won / Children 1,500 won
🔎 Information
Inquiries
+82-33-539-3630
Parking Facility
Available
Age Limit
Open to visitors of all ages
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Opening Hours
08:30-18:00 (During season open until 19:30)
* Last admission 30 min before closing
* Last admission 30 min before closing
