Gwangmyeong Cave
광명 동굴
Nature · 142 Gahak-ro 85beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 광명동굴 · straight-line 99m
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
- Not provided
- Hours
- 09:00-18:00 (Last entry 17:00)
- Closed
- Closed on Mondays
- Mondays
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2025-10-27 · Collected: Not provided
Gwangmyeong Cave was developed in 1912 during the Japanese colonial period to exploit resources, including gold mines, and continued to be developed for industrial purposes after liberation. After the mine was closed in 1972, it was used as a salted seafood warehouse for about 40 years. Gwangmyeong City purchased the site, reorganized it, and made it available to the public. It is currently recognized as a modern industrial heritage site with high historical value, and is well known as a cave theme park in the metropolitan area. Along with the cave, colorful lights and sculptures create a spectacular sight. Aside from tasting and purchasing Korean wine at the Gwangmyeong Wine Cave, visitors can also see the largest media art piece in Korea at the Lascaux Exhibition Hall, enjoying a more diverse travel experience.
In the area
Caves 1 of 4 attractions in Gwangmyeong-si
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- Gwangyang Wine Cave · Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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- Chungju Hwalok Cave (Jade Cave) · Chungcheongbuk-do
- Cheongok Golden Bat Cave · Gangwon-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI