goto content

Korea Banner (Left)

Jeju-do » Jeju-si » Bengdwigul Cave [UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site] (벵뒤굴)

 print
Bengdwigul Cave [UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site] (벵뒤굴)   
prev  
  • no image
  • no image
  • no image
  • no image
  • no image
 next
Notices
To preserve this unique cave, it is not open to the general public.
Address
365, Seonheul-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju Special Self-governing Province Jeju-si
제주 제주시 조천읍 선흘리 365번지 등
Type
Caves
Inquiries
• 1330 tt call center: +82-64-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-64-710-3314
Homepage
jikimi.cha.go.kr (Korean, English)
english.tour2jeju.net
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Introduction

With a total length of 4,481m, Bengdwigul Cave (벵뒤굴) is shaped like a maze and is one of the most complex structures of a lava tube in the world. For geologists, this cave is invaluable since it demonstrates how lava continuously flowed over the surface of the ground and the complex route it took to eventually form a tube deep underground. Created particularly close to the earth’s surface, this cave has a number of entrance holes throughout the length of its tunnel, however it is closed to the general public. Inside, the complex structure of the cave unfolds in the form of double-tiered or triple-tiered rooms. A range of lava formations such as lava columns and lava bridges have developed inside this mystical tube. This cave is a registered as a World Heritage Site of UNESCO.

Current Status
UNESCO World Heritage / Natural Monument No. 490
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).

Related Tour Packages

Data not found
Quick Menu Quick Menu

Reservation