Cheondongdonggul Cave (단양 천동동굴)

Published 2010-08-25 Updated 2020-01-02 View 10570

We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Chungcheongbuk-do Danyang-gun, Cheondongdonggul Cave (단양 천동동굴) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

Situated on the outskirts of a mountain behind Cheondong-ri in Danyang, Cheondongdonggul Cave is a limestone cave of 470 meters in length. Created 450 million years ago, the cave is known to have beautiful limestone rocks often called “flower trays.” The cave is decorated with a breathtaking array of stalactites, stalagmites, columns and soda straws as if they were part of a lush forest. Abundant animal deposits render the cave a huge specimen gallery.

Although it is a relatively small, separate cave, Cheondongdonggul boasts plethora of splendid natural features. Along with Gosu Cave (designated as Natural Monument No. 256) in Gosu-ri, Danyang, Cheondongdonggul Cave is considered one of the most beautiful limestone caves in Korea.

Telephone

+82-43-422-2972

Homepage

www.danyang.go.kr (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)

Detailed Information

Activity Fees
[Individuals]
Adults 6,000 won / Teenagers 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won

[Groups]
Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won