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.
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- Film Locations Drama Brilliant Legacy 2009
- Available Facilities Gg Park Exhibiition Hall Snack Bar Lounge
- Parking Fees Small Vehicles 1 000 Won Br Large 2
- Restrooms Available
- Admission Fees Individuals - Adults 4 000 Won Teenagers 3 Children 2 Br Groups 500 1
- Capacity No Limit
- Experience age Open To Visitors Of All Ages
- Experience guide Not Available
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-33-539-3630 1
- Opening date 1996
- Parking facilities Available 187 Spaces
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation 09 00-18 00
location
50, Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do