Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave (광명동굴)

  • Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave (광명동굴)
  • Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave (광명동굴)
  • Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave (광명동굴)
  • Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave (광명동굴)
  • Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave (광명동굴)
  • Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave (광명동굴)
  • Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave (광명동굴)
  • Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave (광명동굴)
  • Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave (광명동굴)

Explanation

Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave is the largest themed cave park with varied cultural and artistic things, created in a gold mine where gold, silver, and bronze were mined. Visitors can experience wine at Wine Cave, as well as Cave Aqua World, Gold Falls, Gold Road, Gold Palace, Horror Experience, Cave Basement World, Underground Lake, the largest dragon sculpture in the nation, LED lights, and other facilities adding more fun to the visit. In addition, Black Light Performance will be held every weekend. The cave features many healing spots to heal one’s mind while taking a walk around the venue.


Inquiry

+82-1688-3399


Homepage

cavern.gm.go.kr/
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)


Information Use

Years experience : Open to visitors of all ages

Experience Guide :  Tour of Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave/Wine Cave, Golden Plaque Experience, Playground (mining, finding gold, making miner's hat), Wine class with sommelier, concerts, and many more


Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-1688-3399

Opening day : Operating as a paid attraction since April 4, 2015

Parking facilities : Available
1,500 won (Small Vehicles) / 3,000 won (Medium Vehicles) / 4,000 won (Large Vehicles)


Day off : Mondays

Hours : Weekdays 09:00-18:00
※ Last admission is 1 hour before closing


More information

Shopping Information
Cave Café
Gwangmyeong Upcycle Art Center (2F)
- Menu: Gwangsigi Dosirak, Suje dongaseu (house-made pork cutlet), udon, drink, etc.
- Operating hours: 09:00-18:00 (Closed Mondays)
- Inquiries: +82-2-2612-7710

Outdoor café
- Near Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave Ticketing Booth No. 1
- Menu: Oven-baked pizza, hot dog, snack, drinks, etc.
- Operating hours: 09:00-18:00 (Closed Mondays)
- Inquiries: +82-70-4277-8907

Gift Shop
- Near Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave Ticketing Booth No. 1
- Operating hours: 09:00-18:00 (Closed Mondays)
- Inquiries: +82-70-4451-3192

Maru de Cave Restaurant
- Operating hours: 11:30-14:30 / 18:00-21:00
* Subject to change.
- Menu: 6 Course menus, 5 additional menus
* Reservation must be made at least 3 days before visiting via phone. (+82-70-4277-8908)

Admission Fees
Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers 2,500 won / Children 1,500 won

* Discounts are available for groups and Gwangmyeong residents
* Additional fees may apply to programs
* Free admission for infants (aged 3 & below) and seniors (ages 65 & over)

Available Facilities
Convenient facilities: Walking path, trekking path, nursing room, medical care room, etc.
Educational facilities: Gwangmyeong Resource Recovery Facility Exhibition Hall
Physical facilities: Aixia Forest (children’s playground)
Sanitation facilities: Restroom, drinking fountain, etc.

Korean Info. Service
[Guided tour by professional commentator]
Weekdays: tour runs every 30 min.
Weekends and public holdiays: every 10-20 mins


Reservation Info. for Foreigners
Group reservations (20 people or more)
- Reservation must be made 7 days before visiting. (Group reservation is not available on Mondays, weekend, and national holidays) - Interpretation service languages (English, Japanese, Chinese, Thai) must be requested when registering for the service.

Reservation Info. for Natives
Group booking for minimum of 20 people
Reservation required 7 days in advance. (Group booking is not available on Mondays, weekends and public holidays)
* Special requests such as sign or foreign languages including English, Japanese and Chinese should be made known when making reservation.

Interpretation Services Offered
Cultural tourism explanation service is available for groups
- Available in English, Japanese, Chinese
- Reservation must be made 7 days before visiting. (Group reservation is not available on Mondays, weekends, and national holidays)

Location

142, Gahak-ro 85beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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