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Operation Hours and Cancel/Refund Information
- Operation Hours: 09:00 ~ 18:00 (※ Last entrance 17:00)
※ Closed every Monday - Cancelation/refund is only available during the hours of operation.(Cancel/refund inquiry: 070-4277-8902)
Cave viewing fee (applies from January 1, 2024)
| division | individual | organization | Gwangmyeong Citizen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| individual | organization | |||
| adult | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 |
| youth | 5,000 | 4,000 | 2,500 | 2,000 |
| children | 3,000 | 2,500 | 1,500 | 1,200 |
| Age 65 or older | 3,000 | |||
| Putting on a golden plaque in a cave | 5,000 (The experience of wearing a golden plaque is only available upon admission.) | |||
| Cave entrance fee exemption | 
Infants under 3 years of age
A registered disabled person under the 「Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities」, one guardian accompanying a severely disabled person National basic livelihood recipient, war veteran (person) Persons of national merit (person and spouse) and surviving family members (person) (Family with multiple children) Gwangmyeong City resident registration - Families with two or more children where the youngest child is under the age of 19: Exempted. (Family with multiple children) Registered as a resident outside of Gwangmyeong City - Two-child family where the youngest child is under 19 years old: 20% reduction in admission fee - Families with 3 or more children where the youngest child is under 19 years old: 50% reduction in admission fee |
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- division
- Gwangmyeong Cave entrance fee
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individual
adult[Gwangmyeong Citizen]
10,000[5,000]
Youth (middle and high school students)[Gwangmyeong Citizen]
5,000[2,500]
Children (3 years old ~ elementary school students)[Gwangmyeong Citizen]
3,000[1,500] -
organization
adult[Gwangmyeong Citizen]
8,000[4,000]
Youth (middle and high school students)[Gwangmyeong Citizen]
4,000[2,000]
Children (3 years old ~ elementary school students)[Gwangmyeong Citizen]
2,500[1,200]
- Age 65 or older3,000
- Putting on a golden plaque in a cave5,000 (The experience of wearing a golden plaque is only available upon admission.)
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Cave entrance fee exemption
Infants under 3 years of age
A registered disabled person under the 「Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities」, one guardian accompanying a severely disabled person
National basic livelihood recipient, war veteran (person)
Persons of national merit (person and spouse) and surviving family members (person)
(Multi-child families) Gwangmyeong City resident registration - Families with two or more children where the youngest child is under 19 years of age: Exemption
(Family with multiple children) Registered as resident outside of Gwangmyeong City - Two-child family where the youngest child is under 19 years old: Admission fee reduced by 20%
- Families with 3 or more children where the youngest child is under 19 years old: 50% reduction in admission fee
Lascaux Exhibition Hall Dinosaur Exploration Exhibition Fee List
| division | single ticket | Integrated ticket (outside the jurisdiction) (Dinosaur Exploration + Gwangmyeong Cave) |
Integrated ticket (within the jurisdiction) (Dinosaur Exploration + Gwangmyeong Cave) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| individual | adult | 12,000 | 20,000 | 15,000 |
| youth | 15,000 | 12,500 | ||
| children | 13,000 | 11,500 | ||
| 65 years or older | 13,000 | 13,000 | ||
| organization | adult | 10,000 | 16,000 | 12,000 |
| youth | 12,000 | 10,500 | ||
| children | 10,500 | 9,200 | ||
| 65 years or older | 11,000 | 11,000 | ||
※ Free for under 36 months
- single ticket
- amount
- individual 12,000 (all ages)
- organization 12,000 (all ages)
- Combined Ticket (Dinosaur Exploration + Gwangmyeong Cave)
- amount
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individual
adult[Gwangmyeong Citizen]
20,000[15,000]
Youth (middle and high school students)[Gwangmyeong Citizen]
15,000[12,500]
Children (3 years old ~ elementary school students)[Gwangmyeong Citizen]
13,000[11,500]
65 years or older
13,000(Same inside and outside the building) -
organization
adult[Gwangmyeong Citizen]
16,000[12,000]
Youth (middle and high school students)[Gwangmyeong Citizen]
12,000[10,500]
Children (3 years old ~ elementary school students)[Gwangmyeong Citizen]
10,500[9,200]
65 years or older
13,000(Same inside and outside the building)
- ※ Samsung Pay payment available: Gwangmyeong Cave on-site ticket office, Gwangmyeong Cave online reservation
- Gwangmyeong citizens and discount recipients Present supporting documents such as an ID card containing a photoIt must be done.
- After purchasing a ticket, you must enter at least 1 hour before the end of the viewing period to view the event.
- cave viewing area : Areas with secured safety facilities such as level 0 and level 1 underground pits (viewing time: 30-90 minutes)
The viewing time may vary depending on the individual or during July and August when there are many visitors. - Information on convenience facilities and viewing routes for the disabled (wheelchair users) (click for detailed information)
- ※ Long-sleeved clothing is required as the temperature in the cave is below 12 degrees all year round.
- ※ If it is deemed difficult to visit the cave normally, such as if you are drinking, entry may be restricted.
Safety Rules and Precautions
Please observe the following for the cave tour.
- Do not arbitrarily enter a restricted area in the cave.
- Do not smoke in the cave.
- You are not allowed to bring food in the cave.
- You are not allowed to bring pets.
- Strollers are not allowed in the cave, check in your stroller at the entrance in order to enter.
- Hiking poles need to be folded and placed in your bag in order to enter the cave.
- If a sudden blackout occurs while on the tour, please remain calm and exit by following the directional signage under the guidance of staff or guide personnel.
- The average yearly temperature inside the cave is 12 degrees, and the humidity is 60 ~ 99%. Please be aware for those visitors who are sensitive to rapid change of temperature and humidity.
CCTV cameras are installed inside and outside of the cave
- CCTV cameras are installed and operated inside and outside of the cave to protect both facilities in/out of Gwangmyeong Cave and to prevent accidents from occuring to those visiting.
- Purpose of installation: To protect the facilities of Gwangmyeong Cave and prevent accidents from occuring to those visiting.
- Place of installation: Within 20 m of the installation spot in/our of Gwangmyeong Cave
- Recording time: 24 hours of filming/recording
- Range of filming: Near the entrance of Gwangmyeong Cave, inside of the cave, outside theobservatory