Places
- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Jeongseon Hwaam Cave
A themed cave that joins a former gold mine with natural limestone formations. Jeongseon County describes about 1,803 m of visitor passages, a roughly 90-minute visit and 365 steps between levels. Prepare for extensive stairs and walking. The monorail to the entrance costs extra.
- Address
- 12 Hwaamdonggul-gil, Hwaam-myeon, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon State (tourism visitor listing; heritage record uses No. 12-1)
- Hours
- County tourism listing: 09:30–18:00, cave admission closes 16:00, closed Wednesdays. Monorail boarding cut-off listed as 16:30. Cave admission: adults KRW 7,000; secondary-school students KRW 5,500; children KRW 4,000. Separate monorail fee: KRW 3,000 / 2,000 / 1,500 respectively. Check daily operation and discounts.
County tourism and heritage details were compared. Check any November 2026 temporary closures and monorail status before setting out.
Why go
See recreated gold-mining scenes and natural stalactites on one route. Check the walking and stair requirements.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereFind directions on NAVER Map ↗12 Hwaamdonggul-gil, Hwaam-myeon, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon State (tourism visitor listing; heritage record uses No. 12-1)
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →County tourism listing: 09:30–18:00, cave admission closes 16:00, closed Wednesdays. Monorail boarding cut-off listed as 16:30. Cave admission: adults KRW 7,000; secondary-school students KRW 5,500; children KRW 4,000. Separate monorail fee: KRW 3,000 / 2,000 / 1,500 respectively. Check daily operation and discounts.
Food & eatingOpen guide →
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