Hwanseongul Cave (Daei-ri Cave System) (환선굴 (대이리 동굴지대)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Hwanseongul Cave (Daei-ri Cave System) (환선굴 (대이리 동굴지대))

17.5Km    2025-06-10

800 Hwanseon-ro, Singi-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Hwanseongul Cave is the largest limestone cave in Asia, formed estimated 530 million years ago. The cafe features fantastic rocks in various shapes, stalagmites, and stalactites. There have been 47 new breeds of animals discovered in Hwanseongul Cave, with four of these being found to only live in this cave. In April 2010, a monorail was installed within the cave to make it more convenient for people to see all the natural habitat.

Daegeumgul Cave - Daei-ri Cave Area (대금굴 (대이리 동굴지대))

Daegeumgul Cave - Daei-ri Cave Area (대금굴 (대이리 동굴지대))

17.6Km    2025-01-07

800, Hwanseon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Daegeumgul Cave is believed to be as old as Hwanseongul and Gwaneumgul Caves located nearby. The entrance to the cave was exposed during an excavation project, and after a long preparatory period, the cave was opened to the public. This newly opened, well-preserved cave is filled with limestone features such as stalactites, and a considerable amount of water flows through the cave, creating waterfalls, both large and small, along with numerous ponds.

Mangsang Beach (망상해변)

Mangsang Beach (망상해변)

18.2Km    2022-12-26

6270-10, Donghae-daero, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Mangsang Beach is sought out by many families and tourists for its beautiful white sand, lush pine forest, shallow waters, and location in a neighborhood full of convenient facilities. Mangsang Beach is located 3 kilometers north from Mukho Port and it represents the east coast, along with Okgye and Gyeongpo Beaches.

Deokangsan Mountain (덕항산)

Deokangsan Mountain (덕항산)

18.6Km    2021-06-15

Daegi-ri, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Deokangsan Mountain is where Hwanseongul Cave is located, and is part of the Samcheok Daei-ri Cave Area, designated as Natural Monument No. 178. The mountain has unique peaks and has a warm welcoming feeling from the entrance. There are various folklore relics within the mountain, leading to many visitors.

Chogok Yonggul Chotdaebawi Trail (초곡 용굴촛대바위길)

Chogok Yonggul Chotdaebawi Trail (초곡 용굴촛대바위길)

18.6Km    2024-08-05

236-20 Chogok-gil, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Chogok Yonggul Chotdaebawi Trail is a walking path that takes visitors to see Yonggul, a coastal cave with a legend of a dragon, and Chotdaebawi Rock, or Candlestick Rock. The path stretches 660 meters, and includes a wooden deck as well as a 56-meter-long suspension bridge.