Cheongok Golden Bat Cave
천곡황금박쥐동굴 · Gangwon · Parks & nature
Cheongok Golden Bat Cave in Donghae is the only natural cave in Korea located in a downtown area. Estimated to have been created 400 to 500 million years ago, the cave is known to serve as a habitat for the endangered golden bats. The cave's total length stretches for 1,510 meters, with only 810 meters of the cave open to the public while the rest of cave remains protected for preservation purposes. The cave features ceiling craters, one of which is the longest in Korea, along with stalactite curtains, travertine terraces, stalactite cascades, and many other fantastic rock formations. The cave's unique features provide a grand spectacle for tourists and great speleological samples for researchers. A 785-meter walkway was made using the sinkhole created by dissolved limestone to help visitors get a better understanding of cave formations.
| Type | Parks & nature |
|---|---|
| Region | Gangwon |
| Address | 50 Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do |
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On nearby while you're here
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- Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 20, 202639th Donghae Mureung Festival
Within walking distance
Hanseomhaebyeon Beach & Hanseom Gamseong Sea Trail
Gamchusa Temple
Hapyeonghaebyeon Beach (하평해변(동해))
Donghae Station Railroad Experience Center
Pencil Museum
Dojjaebigol Haerang Observatory
Mangyeongdae Pavilion
