Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

Published 2009-08-31 Updated 2021-09-24 View 15275

We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Gangwon-do Donghae-si, Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

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 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.

Telephone

+82-33-539-3630

Homepage

blog.naver.com/cheongokcave www.dhsisul.org

Detailed Information

Film Locations
Drama "Brilliant Legacy (2009)"

Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
Groups - Adults 3,500 won / Teenagers 2,500 won / Children 1,500 won

Available Facilities
GG Park, exhibiition hall, snack bar, lounge

Restrooms
Available

Parking Fees
Small vehicles: 1,000 won
Large vehicles: 2,000 won