Lion Rock
Guardian of the cave.
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Gosu Cave is a huge limestone cave near the town of Danyang in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, about 1 km from the town centre in a straight line. It formed more than 450 million years ago, is among the best-known natural caves in Korea and is nicknamed the underground palace. The cave is Natural Monument No. 256. Its name means field of tall reeds, as the area was once covered in tall grasses. After it was discovered in the early 1970s, rough stone tools were found at the entrance, showing that prehistoric people once lived here. The cave is 5.4 km long in total, of which 1.7 km is open to visitors. About 120 stalactite and stalagmite formations fill the cave, some resembling animals, such as Lion Rock, Octopus Rock and Eagle Rock. The main branch holds columns, cave coral, cave pearls, draperies and aragonite crystals, and stalactites about 10 metres long hang in the main chamber. Visitors follow metal walkways and stairs between the chambers, so wear comfortable shoes. The cave is open every day all year and stays at about 15 °C inside, so it is cool in summer and busiest on hot days.
Guardian of the cave.
About 10 m.
Between chambers.
Danyang, North Chungcheong, South Korea
About 15 °C all year.
It has stairs, so wear comfortable shoes.