Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Gwangmyeong Cave

Are you looking for an adventure underground? If your answer is yes, then you should visit Gwangmyeong cave.


The “cave” went through dramatic transformation, from an abandoned coal mine to a cool themed cave.

Gwangmyeong cave provides visitors with a unique experience from the moment they arrive. Hike up a short staircase and you'll find a cafe on the top of the cliff with lovely view and the flowers of the spring covering the sidewalks.

Hike up more stairs and enter the cave. The cave is cold, so I recommend you take a jacket or a sweater with you. There are a few people working inside to guide you through the cave, so don't worry about getting lost.

There are many themes going on inside and each of them is fun. Lighted passages and lighted tunnel are beautiful.

Tiny caves with lighted bugs and creatures crawling out of them.

An aquarium with some rare fishes.

A golden road with some treasures.

An artificial waterfall.
A lovely surprise, the appearance of Gollum. Yup, there's a sculpture of Gollum deep in the cave. My favorite part of the trip was WETA artwork hanging on the walls near Gollum.

A modern history exhibit and some info about the cave.
A wine store where you can taste and buy local and international wine. And at the end a passage of flowers.

I know there are a lot going but somehow all of the themes are working together.

Admission: 4,000 won for adults/ 2,500 won for youths and 1,500 won for children.
Opening hours: 9:00-5:00. Closed on Mondays.
Address: San 17-1, Gahak-dong, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Directions: Gwangmyeong Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 8.
Get on bus 17 in front of the station and get off at Gwangmyeong Cave.
Walk along the path for 15 min.(290m)

For more information please visit the link below: The website is in Korean only. 

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