Chungju Hwalok Cave (Jade Cave)
충주 활옥동굴
Nature · 26 Mokbeoran-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 목벌동 · straight-line 213m
- Bus stop 목벌 · straight-line 213m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
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- Pets
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- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-06-22 · Collected: Not provided
Developed in 1922 during the Japanese colonial period, this is the only talc mine in Korea and is the largest in the Eastern Asia, with a recorded length of 57 kilometers, an unofficial length of 87 kilometers, and an underground vertical height of 711 meters. A 2.5-kilometer-long stretch of the cave has been developed into a tourist site, filled with light sculptures, performance venues, and health therapy zones. LED, neon, and a variety of natural lights create a mysterious atmosphere, and since the temperature stays between 11 and 15 degrees year-round, it's even more popular in summer. There is also a kayaking experience that allows visitors to see inside the cave by kayaking in a lake created by mineral water. Note that the temperature inside the cave averages between 11 and 15 degrees Celsius, which is warm in the winter but cold in the summer, so visitors are advised to bring a long-sleeved jacket.
In the area
Caves 1 of 15 attractions in Chungju-si
Similar places in other regions
- Chuncheon Oksanga - Okgwangsan Jade Mine (춘천 옥산가 (옥광산)) · Gangwon-do
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- Amethyst Cavern Park · Ulsan
- Gwangmyeong Cave · Gyeonggi-do
- Boryeong Spring Cool Tunnel & Rest Area · Chungcheongnam-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI