Sangumburi Crater & Manjangul Cave

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Leaving the pier, this Geological tour leads you to Sangumburi Crater, designated as a Natural Monument, with about 650 m wide,100 m deep, and 2,070 m in circumference. If you look at the crater from above up, it looks like a man-made circular stadium. There is a variety of plant-life in the crater. On the north side, Nandaeseong vegetation such as red-thorn trees, and magnolia trees grow, along with the rare winter strawberries. On the south side of the crater, Ondaerim vegetation such as evergreens, maples, and mountain strawberry trees cover the area. Because so many different kinds of trees and plants grow in such a limited space, it attracts the attention of researchers as well.

Next, continue to the Manjanggul Lava Cave, one of the finest lava tunnels in the world and UNESCO world heritage . A lava tunnel is formed when the lava that was deep in the ground spouts from the peak and flows to the surface. Manjanggul Cave has a variety of interesting structures inside including 70cm lava stalagmites and the lava tube tunnels. Only 1,000m of the 13,422m Manjanggul Cave is open to the tourists. The inside of the tunnel sustains at a temperature of 11~21 celsius creating a comfortable atmosphere. There are rare animals such as bats living in the tunnel, which makes this tunnel valuable for researchers as well. The stone pillars and stalactites are widely spread and the tunnels shows off the cave's topographical features. The Stone Turtle is especially eye-catching because it is shaped like Jeju-do Island.

Special Notes:

-Inside the cave is dark and wet and the ground is uneven and may be slippery. Therefore all guests must pay due care during the visit.
-Over 100 steps to negotiate at the cave.
-Wear non skid walking shoes, a hat and water proof jacket.