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The most happening cave in South Korea
Gwangmyeong Cave is definitely NOT your regular cave… it is a cave but it is somewhat also a themed park…
This cave was opened to the public since August 2011 but once upon a time back in 1912, it was called Siheung Mine…. Siheung Mine is known or rather was known to be the largest metal mine in the metropolitan area and produced gold, silver, bronze, zinc and other minerals for 60 years….
When the Korean War happened, the mine became a shelter for residents….
It was also used as a storage place for salted shrimps from Sorae Port from 1978-2010
The land was finally purchased by Gwangmyeong City in 2011 and transformed into a cave theme park, retaining its industrial heritage and cultural values, and opened to the public in 2011
Gwangmyeong Cave happens to be a oretty happening cave too, as it has hosted events from movie screenings, concerts, fashion shows and exhibitions at it’s premises
I love it here as the temperature here in the cave is permanently cool and there are also many in- cave attractions such as the Wormhole Square (light theme experiences in cave), Cave Underground World (underground passage that miners once carried the mined ore), Cave Underground Lake, Golden Road (road of ‘Long Life, Happiness and Peace’), Modern History Museum, Aqua Cave World on fishes - you can even find a live real Piranha in here!!!
There is even a 194m long Wine Cave where 170 types of wine from around South Korea are sold.
And you can have some wine tasting if you are there on Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 to 16:00
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Guangming Cave, because it is underground, so the temperature is relatively low, you must wear enough clothes, it is worth seeing, but pay attention to the last admission time is 5 pm, 6 pm closed!
It is the only cave located in the metropolitan area in Korea, and there are various attractions and experiences. Treasure exploration experience Children are fun
Guangming Caves are not naturally formed caves, but artificial caves. It is also the only caves in the Korean capital circle. It was developed in 1912 during the Japanese colonial era, and by 1931, during the Great East Asian War, it became a mineral area for weapons production. There are rich gold, silver, copper, zinc and other substances, and after liberation, it also provided a wealth of materials for the economic construction of South Korea. It is said that in 1972, it was forced to close due to floods, and it was only opened again in 2011, and gradually developed into the bright caves we can see now.
A good summer resort especially if you go in the middle of the summer. You can also buy wine. Treasure exploration experience is also fun.
It's really cool if you go in hot summer !! :)
Summer is recommended. With children ~ ^^