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광명동굴
A former mine adapted as a cave attraction, where timed admission, indoor temperature and steep approaches affect the visit. It is included as an individual anchor in the official 2025-2026 KTO national selection audit.
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Gwangmyeong residents, groups and eligible visitors use separate rates or evidence rules.
It does not prove today's lighting programme, route access, crowd, ticket availability, dry flooring or temperature comfort.
Checked August 30, 2026; recheck volatile hours, fares, closures and route rules before travel.
The destination coordinate is exact, but large venues can still require a named gate, parking area or accessible entrance.
The selection source is authoritative for inclusion, not live hours or ticket prices.
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The official guide currently lists 09:00-18:00 with final admission at 17:00 and Monday closure. July-August hours can change by separate notice, so use the dated cave page rather than a directory listing.
The official estimate is 30-90 minutes and summer crowds can lengthen it. Admission closes one hour before the venue, and exhibition or combined-ticket products do not create a later cave entry.
The cave stays at 12°C or below through the year and can be humid. Stay inside the signed safety zone, keep food outside and follow staff directions around stairs, narrow passages and wet surfaces.
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The civic square between Gwanghwamun Gate and central Sejong-daero, paired with nearby Cheonggye Plaza in the national selection.
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No. The official guide lists final admission at 17:00; arrive earlier because the route can take 30-90 minutes.
No. The official guide says the interior remains at 12°C or below year-round, so bring a long-sleeved layer.
It is part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization 2025-2026 national selection.
No. This catalogue does not copy volatile operating data; confirm it with the operator before departure.
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A former mine adapted as a cave attraction, where timed admission, indoor temperature and steep approaches affect the visit. It is included as an individual anchor in the official 2025-2026 KTO national selection audit.
| Area | Gwangmyeong · Gyeonggi |
|---|---|
| Korean map search | 광명동굴 |
| Current operating hours | Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-18:00 · final admission 17:00 · Monday closed |
| Current cave admission | Adult ₩10,000 · youth ₩5,000 · child ₩3,000 · age 65+ ₩3,000Gwangmyeong residents, groups and eligible visitors use separate rates or evidence rules. |
| Visit duration | Official estimate 30-90 minutes · July-August crowds can extend the visit |
| Climate boundary | 12°C or below year-round · bring a long-sleeved layer even in summer |
| Route boundary | Public access covers designated level 0 and B1 safety zones; food, pets and strollers are restricted inside |
| Transport and parking | Bus 17 serves the cave; west-side lots and the east-side public lot use different routes and fees |
| Map correction | Pin moved to the mapped cave attraction at 37.4268147, 126.8655162 rather than the lower bus-stop approach |
| Photo scope | Current hero shows the real illuminated Golden Waterfall chamber inside Gwangmyeong CaveIt does not prove today's lighting programme, route access, crowd, ticket availability, dry flooring or temperature comfort. |
| Current official guide | Gwangmyeong Cave · official visitor guideChecked August 30, 2026; recheck volatile hours, fares, closures and route rules before travel. |
| Map pin | Audited mapped destination coordinateThe destination coordinate is exact, but large venues can still require a named gate, parking area or accessible entrance. |
| Official selection | 2025-2026 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots of KoreaThe selection source is authoritative for inclusion, not live hours or ticket prices. |
| Mobility check | Step-free entrances, lifts, rest areas and accessible toilets are not assumed; confirm with the venue. |
The official guide currently lists 09:00-18:00 with final admission at 17:00 and Monday closure. July-August hours can change by separate notice, so use the dated cave page rather than a directory listing.
The official estimate is 30-90 minutes and summer crowds can lengthen it. Admission closes one hour before the venue, and exhibition or combined-ticket products do not create a later cave entry.
The cave stays at 12°C or below through the year and can be humid. Stay inside the signed safety zone, keep food outside and follow staff directions around stairs, narrow passages and wet surfaces.
The civic square between Gwanghwamun Gate and central Sejong-daero, paired with nearby Cheonggye Plaza in the national selection.
Check live Korean-map transitSame audited route clusterKorea's flagship national museum, with permanent galleries, special exhibitions and extensive public grounds.
Check live Korean-map transitNo. The official guide lists final admission at 17:00; arrive earlier because the route can take 30-90 minutes.
No. The official guide says the interior remains at 12°C or below year-round, so bring a long-sleeved layer.
It is part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization 2025-2026 national selection.
No. This catalogue does not copy volatile operating data; confirm it with the operator before departure.
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