Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

Introduction

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 to 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

Address 50 Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do (25775)

Website blog.naver.com/cheongokcave

Last Updated 2025/11/14

Hours 08:30-18:00 (During season open until 19:30)
* Last admission 30 min before closing

Closed N/A (Open all year round)

Information +82-33-539-3630

Parking Available

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Film Locations Drama "Brilliant Legacy (2009)"

Parking Fees Small vehicles: 1,000 won

Large vehicles: 2,000 won

Restrooms Available

Admission Fees Individuals - Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won

Groups - Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 2,500 won / Children 1,500 won

Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

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