Notices

* Closed to general public; visits allowed for academic research purposes only.

Address

Woljeong-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
제주특별자치도 제주시 구좌읍 월정리 1457외 4필

Type

Lakes/ Rivers/ Caves

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-1600-0064

Homepage

www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• Information
  Introduction
  Dangcheomuldonggul Cave (당처물동굴), located in Jeju, is a lava tube estimated to have been formed some 320,000 years ago due to volcanic activity; it is located some 3km underground. With no entrance as such, the cave is not open to the general public and thus its original form remains preserved to this day, giving it a high geological value.
  
  Although the Dangcheomuldonggul Cave is technically a lava tube, it resembles a limestone cave due to the secondary geological formations that have been formed by lime substances that have accumulated in the ground above the tube. The tunnel has a spectacular and mystical beauty with countless stalactites and stalagmites, as well as stalactite columns. The particularly thin stalactites and stalactic columns in this cave are well-known for their uniqueness and beauty. Although this is a relatively small lava tunnel, its exotic colors and the richness of the secondary topological formations make it extraordinary in terms of research value. This cave has been designated natural monument.
  
  ※ Geomunoreum Lava Tube System includes Bengdwigul, Manjanggul Cave, Gimnyeonggul, Yongcheondonggul and Dangcheomuldonggul, which have been designated as UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites.
  
  Telephone
  +82-64-710-3314
  
  Current Status
  UNESCO World Heritage / Natural Monument No. 384 (Designated on December 30, 1996)
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Woljeongri Beach (월정리해변 (월정리해수욕장))

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands
    Woljeongri Beach is known for its scenery, tranquil white sand and beautiful emerald ocean. Near the beach, a stretch of cozy and beautiful cafes align the stre...

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    Gimnyeong Seonsegi Beach (김녕 성세기 해변)

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands
    The clear waters that are highlighted with cobalt-blue and the clean sand of Gimnyeong Beach (김녕해수욕장) steal the hearts of visitors every year. The beach is popu...

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    Yongcheondonggul Cave [UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site] (용천동굴 [유네스코 세계자연유산])

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Lakes/ Rivers/ Caves
    Yongcheondonggul Cave is the most typical form of lava tunnel on Jeju Island and with a total length of approximately 2,470.8 meters, it is one of the largest. ...

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    Gimnyeongsagul Cave [UNESCO World Heritage] (김녕사굴 [유네스코 세계자연유산])

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Lakes/ Rivers/ Caves
    Gimnyeongsagul cave (김녕사굴) is located close to Manjanggul Cave in the north-eastern part of Jeju Island. The name of the cave, ‘Sagul’, comes from the snake-lik...

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    Gimnyeong Maze Park (김녕미로공원)

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Parks
    Gimnyeong Maze Park is located between the two major tourist destinations of Manjanggul Cave and Gimnyeongsagul Cave. It was designed by the world famous compan...

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• Shopping

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    Bellongjang Market (벨롱장)

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Souvenir Shops
    Bellongjang is a local flea market open to visitors and the local community that takes place twice a month at Sehwa-ri, Jeju-Island. The flea market takes place...

• Transportation
  Directions
  From Jeju International Airport take bus No. 38 and get off at Hamdeok-ri (함덕리). Take a eup-myeon circulation bus (읍면순환버스) and get off at Seon-heul 2-ri (선흘2리) (Geomunoreum).
  
  

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