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Gwangmyeong Cave
A Must-Visit Spot in Gwangmyeong, Seoul
I never really thought about visiting Gwangmyeong Cave before, but while looking for a place to go with Liam, I came across it.
It’s not too far from home, and since it’s accessible by public transport, I decided to visit with Liam and Mom over the weekend.
To get to Gwangmyeong Cave, you take a bus to Gwangmyeong Cave Station, then walk a bit to reach the ticket booth. From there, you’ll need to walk up a steep hill to get to the entrance.
Residents of Gwangmyeong get a discount on tickets, but I forgot to bring proof of address, so I ended up paying the full adult price.
There were also combo tickets available that included admission to the Dinosaur Exploration Exhibit and more, but since we only planned to visit the cave, we bought just the Gwangmyeong Cave ticket.
Gwangmyeong Cave Ticket Prices
Adults – 10,000 KRW
Teens – 5,000 KRW
Children – 3,000 KRW
Gwangmyeong Residents – 5,000 KRW
Trading Hours : 09:00 – 18:00 (Close on Mondays)
It took us about 1 to 1.5 hours to explore the whole cave.
We entered the cave following the wind path. Since we visited in October, it was a bit chilly inside the cave. It might be cooler during the summer, but I’d recommend bringing a jacket for other seasons!
As you follow the wind path, you’ll be greeted by a beautiful cave interior illuminated with stunning lights.
The beautiful lights made it feel like fairies might appear at any moment. There were plenty of great photo spots, and the pictures turned out so nice—it was perfect for taking photos!
Liam was also super amazed and absolutely loved it.
Liam, who’s always full of curiosity, spent so much time checking out things that seemed like nothing special to me. I couldn’t help but wonder what he was so fascinated by!
The path is beautifully lined with lights, creating a stunning, continuous trail.
In between, there were also art installations and exhibits illuminated with lights, adding to the charm of the place.
Gwangmyeong Cave was originally man-made for resource extraction, but they’ve created a story with lighting to bring it to life.
The lights projected scenes like the ocean and outer space onto the walls. During the 10-minute show, Liam was completely focused and watched intently the whole time.
The flower path created with lights leads to the wine cellar, marking the end of the cave tour.
I saw quite a few people tasting wine and buying bottles there.
Although it’s not in the photos, there’s also an aquarium with robotic fish that swim around just like real ones. Liam thought it was really amazing.
In addition to all that, there were many other exhibits, so there was plenty to see.
Halfway through, there’s a staircase that takes you down to the bottom of the cave. After going all the way down, you have to climb back up. It’s a bit long, so older visitors often take breaks along the way. Thankfully, Liam made it all the way up without resting, so even though it was a little tiring for us, it wasn’t too hard to climb.
If you’re visiting with a child, this part could be a bit challenging. I was also worried that Liam might not be able to make it up, but he did great!
After finishing the tour of Gwangmyeong Cave, it was lunchtime, so we took the bus to Gwangmyeong Station.
As we walked to the Lotte Outlet in Gwangmyeong, I couldn’t help but admire how beautiful the streets looked with all the vibrant fall colors.
Mom was walking slowly to match Liam’s pace, and Liam followed closely behind. By now, after about three weeks of living in Korea, Liam had gotten really close with his grandmother. He was holding her hand and following her everywhere. It was so heartwarming to see how well Liam was adjusting to life in Korea and how much he had bonded with his grandma.
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