Gwangmyeong Cave
광명동굴
The only cave theme park in the Seoul metropolitan area, converted from an abandoned gold mine. Highlights include a light tunnel, an underground waterfall, a cave wine cellar, and a golden palace.
Gwangmyeong Cave began as the Siheung gold mine, which was worked from 1912. After it closed in 1972, the site was used as a shrimp paste warehouse. In 2015 it was converted into a cave-themed attraction. Inside you'll find colorful light tunnels, an underground lake, a Golden Road, a cave aquarium, and giant sculptures inspired by The Lord of the Rings. There is also a cave wine cellar where you can taste South Korean wines. The cave stays around 12°C year-round, so bring a jacket. A full visit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Closed on Mondays. Admission is under 10,000 won. Take Gwangmyeong Station on Line 1 or Cheoksan Station on Line 7, then a bus for about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00, closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
- The Hyundai Seoul
- 63 Building
- Yeouido Hangang Park
- Mangwon Market
- Hongdae
- Haneul Park
- Gyeongui Line Forest Park & Yeonnam-dong