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Gossi Cave
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Overview
Gossi Cave located in Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do Province is a limestone cave almost 6km long. Its name came from the story that the Go family, fighting against Japanese soldiers, took refuge here during the Japanese invasion of Korea. Inside the cave, there are stalactites, stalagmites, four lakes, three falls, six plazas (open spaces) that have been formed over the past 400 million years. In addition, there are about twenty-four microorganisms that inhabit the cave. Spots where the Go family made fires can still be seen. Visitors can enjoy various facilities nearby such as an amusement park, shops for traditional local products, traditional restaurants, and accommodations.
Utilization information
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- Contact
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-372-6871 - Hours
- 9:00-18:00
* Last admission: 1 hour before closing.
* 50 visitors allowed with every 15 minute interval.
Updated 2019.09.17
Admission Fees
Group - Adults 3,000 won / Elementary school - High school students 2,500 won / Children 1,500 won / Seniors 800 won
* Group : 30 or more people.
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[Bus]
Take a local bus bound for the Gossi Cave across from the Yeongwol Intercity Bus Terminal, and get off at the Gossi Cave stop. It is a 30-minute bus ride, followed by a 15-minute taxi ride.
2. Walk down about 600m toward the town from the Yeongwol station.(from the Deokpo post office it is an additional 100m), and then take a bus bound for the Gossi Cave at the local bus station and get off at the Gossi Cave stop. It is a 20-minute bus ride followed by a 15-minute taxi ride.
1117, Yeongwoldong-ro, Hadong-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
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