Gwangmyeong Cave
Gwangmyeong Cave
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Esther C
Seoul, South Korea175 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Gwangmyeong Cave is basically a cavern theme park, offering cultural performances, unique activities and some more, including an aquarium, 3D hologram and laser shows, a waterfall, a giant golden statue, a small history museum, a tour in the cave underground, a horror house and yes, a wine cellar! Visitors can experience gold and rock mining too. Me and my husband had a good time here this summer, though people should be prepared for the great crowd and hours of waiting in the car, if they visit in a busy season :) The line can get too long and it's difficult to bear it in the Korean summer. Also, a warm coat inside the cave is a must! The area is beautiful and there's also a restaurant nearby in the same building with an art gallery and a charming souvenir shop. Right next to the cave there's a small convenient store too, making sure, that you won't pass out by the time you get to the ticket box. The parking area is quite big, though as I already mentioned, we still had to wait around 2 hours before we could even park. If you keep these things in mind and go there prepared, I'm sure you'll be able to fully enjoy whatever great things this place offers.
Written November 3, 2015
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54fg685
8 contributions
Nov 2019
Sure it's a bit far (40 mins train, 40 mins bus) from most main tourist zones in Seoul, but this quirky little park is worth your time. Part cave, part weird underground amusement park, this place can keep you busy for an hour or two for sure. I see people talking about the walking/steps, but if you are even minorly in shape, it's not an issue (maybe a few hundred stairs total).
We did a cold wednesday morning and it was almost completely empty. For only 6000won, plus another 3000 to go through a "horror cave", you really can't go wrong.
In addition to the cave and it's few offshoots, you can also do some virtual reality (5000-14000won), climb a platform for pretty good views, and there is upcycle art gallery worth a quick wander.
It's not that the cave or attractions were so good, it's just the undeniable uniqueness of the entire experience that isn't available anywhere else on planet earth.
We did a cold wednesday morning and it was almost completely empty. For only 6000won, plus another 3000 to go through a "horror cave", you really can't go wrong.
In addition to the cave and it's few offshoots, you can also do some virtual reality (5000-14000won), climb a platform for pretty good views, and there is upcycle art gallery worth a quick wander.
It's not that the cave or attractions were so good, it's just the undeniable uniqueness of the entire experience that isn't available anywhere else on planet earth.
Written November 20, 2019
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JHL
Seoul, South Korea8,813 contributions
Aug 2019
This is a cave park with some fun attractions, shops and foods. Very nice for a family with young children. A day trip from Seoul is available.
- How to get there: Subway line #1 (heading to Suwon, Byeongjeom, Shinchang) from Yongsan to Geumcheon-gu Office. And there's a connecting 4-coach shuttle train from the very platform you got off. This shuttle train stops at the next stop, 'KTX Gwangmyeong'. Be aware of this train's schedule. In the worst case, you may wait for almost an hour. After leaving Gwangmyeong Station through exit #7 or #8, take bus #17 at platform #8-1. 10~15 min until Gwangmyeong Cave. Follow others after that. It's about 15~20 min until the ticket office.
- Entrance is 6,000 won for adults and there are other discount rules.
- It takes about an hour to see the cave. You will go until wine cellar & café and come back.
- Gwangmyeong Cave isn't that tough to walk around. Seniors can finish even if there are some up & down. They provide helmets. But, these aren't necessary. The observatory is next to the cave entrance and this is the only thing turning down for seniors.
- There are other attractions in and out. Additional programs for additional costs. These are mostly good for children.
- You can learn the cave's history. But, this cave is mostly for entertainment having fishes, laser show, illuminations, photo spots, wine cellar, etc.
- The food truck zone outside looked cool for foreign visitors.
- How to get there: Subway line #1 (heading to Suwon, Byeongjeom, Shinchang) from Yongsan to Geumcheon-gu Office. And there's a connecting 4-coach shuttle train from the very platform you got off. This shuttle train stops at the next stop, 'KTX Gwangmyeong'. Be aware of this train's schedule. In the worst case, you may wait for almost an hour. After leaving Gwangmyeong Station through exit #7 or #8, take bus #17 at platform #8-1. 10~15 min until Gwangmyeong Cave. Follow others after that. It's about 15~20 min until the ticket office.
- Entrance is 6,000 won for adults and there are other discount rules.
- It takes about an hour to see the cave. You will go until wine cellar & café and come back.
- Gwangmyeong Cave isn't that tough to walk around. Seniors can finish even if there are some up & down. They provide helmets. But, these aren't necessary. The observatory is next to the cave entrance and this is the only thing turning down for seniors.
- There are other attractions in and out. Additional programs for additional costs. These are mostly good for children.
- You can learn the cave's history. But, this cave is mostly for entertainment having fishes, laser show, illuminations, photo spots, wine cellar, etc.
- The food truck zone outside looked cool for foreign visitors.
Written August 24, 2019
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Richard B
Montreal, Canada42 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This is not so much a review of the cave but the whole experience of getting there and access. Whole day tours are offered but are relatively costly and we did not want to loose a whole day. We reached Guangmyeong by subway from central Seoul but then the bus access to the site was long so we took a taxi. This was a 20min ride and the site is quite remote. We’d used most of our cash to get to the site - no problem - everywhere else in Seoul and Busan we’ve had no card issues. Not so here - tickets can only be bought with domestic cards; the two ATM’s also accept domestic cards only. So after trekking all the way to the site we failed to get in and took a card paid Uber back to civilization. The site is not geared up to welcome non Korean tourists.
Written October 28, 2023
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camuche123
Brussels, Belgium560 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
It could be much better if properly managed. It turns to be an amusement park with sone aquarium, disney figurine and wine shop inside the cave. A mix of everything with no proper respect for history
Written July 15, 2023
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Kiersten Jayne A
Manila, Philippines104 contributions
Jan 2019
I traveled all the way from Yongin to see this beauty. Took the subway all the way to Cheolsan Station from Stadium-Songdam College Station (took me 1 hr and 40 mins). From Cheolsan station Exit 2, I walked a little to the left and crossed the street towards the bus stop and rode Bus 17 which goes all the way to the entrance of the cave (travel time is around 1 hour).
Upon arriving at the main entrance, I had to walk upwards for around 8 minutes just to get to the cave entrance itself. Tickets cost 6000 KRW for adults.
Upon going in, you'll be amazed how Koreans were able to transform a former mining cave to the attraction that it is now. Inside they have aquariums, light tunnels, a lake, dioramas, and even a wine laboratory!
Be ready to go up the Stairs of Longevity. It's quite steep and I was out of my breath upon reaching the top!
Kids and elderly people might have difficulty roaming here as there are a lot of stairs, but they have designated rest areas where people can sit.
A must-see! When I was there, all the people inside were Koreans.
Upon arriving at the main entrance, I had to walk upwards for around 8 minutes just to get to the cave entrance itself. Tickets cost 6000 KRW for adults.
Upon going in, you'll be amazed how Koreans were able to transform a former mining cave to the attraction that it is now. Inside they have aquariums, light tunnels, a lake, dioramas, and even a wine laboratory!
Be ready to go up the Stairs of Longevity. It's quite steep and I was out of my breath upon reaching the top!
Kids and elderly people might have difficulty roaming here as there are a lot of stairs, but they have designated rest areas where people can sit.
A must-see! When I was there, all the people inside were Koreans.
Written January 16, 2019
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PNCPML
Singapore, Singapore258 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Booked the EG shuttle to visit the Cave which is an hour from Hongdae. Must be physically fit to visit because it took us about 1.5 hours to complete the circuit, excluding the horror zone. It is cool in the Cave with impressive light displays. Initially, the route we took was mostly down the steps but there was a stair of longevity which was going upstairs and it was challenging. There were no worries about getting lost because staff at stationed at strategic points to direct visitors. The last point is the wine cellar and there was even sampling of wine. After this section, we u turned and. the exit was not far away. Didn't want to wait for the EG shuttle so went across the road to take Bus 17 to go to. Cheolsan Station to return to Seoul.
Written December 11, 2018
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jajavalB
Lampang, Thailand2,732 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
Modernized cave with entertainment , various activities, sightseeing with aquaruim (small), light and sound displaying on the rock facade, winding steps but not too physical demanding, ex underground lake with light illuminstions, temperature is cool as compred with freezy cold outside. Pink tall chimney is the landmark when reaching this cave themed park.I booked transit tour ahead from incheon sirport website, important thing is that you need early morning arrival and then quick go thruogh immigration, further your way out through the custom declaration and go to identify yourself-booking reply e mail at the tour desk between exit gate 8_9. It's amazingly organized , and much important thst it's all free including transportation, english speaking tourguide, admission fee and transfer back to your terminal.
Written November 24, 2018
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Danny
Singapore, Singapore168 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
I like this place with beautiful lights with an aquarium in it. Inside there also have zombie cave, superhero cave. It is hard for an elderly or young child to ascend up the longevity ladder as it has very steep steps. Outside the cave, there are quite a few photo stops for scenery.
Written March 21, 2018
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Mesy
Bangkok, Thailand283 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
It's 1st Cave Theme Park in Korea which develop and renovate an old Gold Mine to be the attraction. The weather inside is around 12C all year round. You can enjoy many spots inside. There are some shows & performance in the main hall every Sat-Sun. Do not forget to taste some nice wine from Wine Restaurant.
Written November 2, 2017
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FarAway814107
15 contributions
Is there a way to get to the park without private car? And don't require an 1 hour walk....
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Rockwall, TX41 contributions
Is there parking close to this cave???
jajavalB
Lampang, Thailand2,732 contributions
Yes, you should go early in the morning , plenty of park space , and it's shoulder season for autumn,winter. It's peak season on summer and weekend, yes, late morning , noon are very crowded time.
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