Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

Explanation

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.

Inquiry

+82-33-539-3630

Homepage

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Information Use

Capacities : No limit

Years experience : Open to visitors of all ages

Experience Guide : Not available

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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Opening day : 1996

Parking facilities : Available (187 spaces)

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : 09:00-18:00

More information

Film Locations
Drama "Brilliant Legacy (2009)"

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

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

Restrooms
Available

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

Location

50, Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Directions

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