| Address |
| Gosu-ri, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do |
| Description |
Gosudonggul Cave is a limestone cave in Danyang-gun, and is designated as a
Natural Monument. The cave is 1,300 meters deep, large, and the inside is famous
for its beauty. The name Gosu comes from the fact that in the past, the area was
filled with thickets of very tall grass. When discovered rough stone instruments
were excavated at the cave entrance, which revealed that this area was home to
prehistoric people.
Inside Gosudonggul Cave, it is always about 15C,
throughout the year, so in the summer it is cool, and in the winter it is warm.
There are reportedly about 25 different kinds of animal life inhabiting inside
the cave. Some of the rocks resemble living things, and are named after them,
such as Lion Rock, Octopus Rock, Eagle Rock, and even the Virgin Mary Rock,
which resembles a human being. About 120 various shapes of stalactites and
stalagmites found here are valuable to researchers and scholars as well. Because
the inner parts are colder than one would expect, and you have to often move
along holding onto metal railings, it is highly recommended that you wear warm
gloves in the winter.
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| Directions |
- From Danyang Train Station, take the bus to Danyang. Once in the city, transfer
to a bus headed towards Gosudonggul Cave. It takes about 15 minutes by taxi.
- From Danyang Bus Terminal, walk for about 15 minutes. It takes 5 minutes by
taxi.
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| Information |
Hours: 09:00-17:00 (open all year)
Admission Fee:
Individuals: age 20 or older - 3000 won, 14-19 - 2400 won, 13 or younger - 1400 won
Groups: age 20 or older - 2700 won, 14-19 - 2000 won, 13 or younger - 1200 won
Inquiries: Gosugul Cave
Administration Office Tel: (043) 422-3072 (Kor)
Parking: 400 parking space
available
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