강원_동해_도심 속 숨겨진 신비의 지하 세계, 동해 천곡황금박쥐동굴_01

강원_동해_도심 속 숨겨진 신비의 지하 세계, 동해 천곡황금박쥐동굴_06

강원_동해_도심 속 숨겨진 신비의 지하 세계, 동해 천곡황금박쥐동굴_10

강원_동해_도심 속 숨겨진 신비의 지하 세계, 동해 천곡황금박쥐동굴_08

강원_동해_도심 속 숨겨진 신비의 지하 세계, 동해 천곡황금박쥐동굴_07

강원_동해_도심 속 숨겨진 신비의 지하 세계, 동해 천곡황금박쥐동굴_02

Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

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.

Basic Information

Postal Code	25775
Address	50, Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Usage Information

Capacity	No limit
Experience Age Range	Open to visitors of all ages
Experience Guide	Not available
Information & Inquiries	• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-539-3630~1
Opening Date	1996-01-01
Parking Facilities	Available (187 spaces)
Closed Days	N/A (Open all year round)
Operating Hours	09:00-18:00