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Caves in Samcheok
Caves in Samcheok
Although a number of caves have been discovered throughout Samcheok, their interiors are deceptively fragile, and so only these two, both part of Daei ri County Park, are open to the public. They are ‘Hwanseongul’ and ‘Daegeumgul’.
Hwanseon Cave
You You can reach the entrance of Hwanseon Cave after passing the ticket office, several
traditional houses, a bridge, waterfall, and 398 iron stairs. 448 wild plants grow around the cave. It takes about 1 hour to see the inner side of the cave which is open from 8:30 am to 5 pm during the winter season (Nov.~ Feb.), and from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm during the summer season (Mar.~ Oct.).
Stories surrounding the stream abound. One popular legend has it that a beautiful woman used to appear at a
waterfall near Daei ri village to bathe. But when she was approached by the villagers one day, she disappeared. Lightning struck, rocks tumbled, and the lady turned into a cave. Believing that she must have been a seonnyeo (fairy), the villagers named the cave Hwanseongul or reborn deity. Also the Hwanseongul Cave has bridge of confessions and you’ll see a sign inviting you to confess your sins.
Daegeumgul
Daegeum begins with a monorail ride uphill. The Daegeum monorail offers a seven minute journey. Daegeumgul Cave’s monorail carries visitors into a hidden underworld, passing beautiful stalactites and rock formations on the way.
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