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.

Experience Guide

Not available  

Age Limit for Experience

Open to visitors of all ages  

Capacity

No limit  

Opening Day

1996  

Opening Hours

09:00-18:00  

Holiday

N/A (Open all year round)  

Parking

Available (187 spaces)  

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-539-3630~1  

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