Sanhodonggul Cave, Jeongseon

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.509

Category

자연지형

Designated year

2009

Location

정선군, 강원특별자치도— 강원특별자치도 정선군 여량면 고양리 산 1 외

Coordinates

37.426093, 128.749903Kakao address conversion

Sanhodonggul Cave is a large cave extending close to 1.7㎞ in total length. Cave corals, a type of mineral deposits (speleothems) found inside caves, grow across its expanse. Some of the cave corals found here are of sizes that are seldom encountered in other caves in the Korean peninsula. A variety of other speleothems, such as stalactites, stalagmites, rimstones, flowstones and helictites, also grow in Sanhodonggul Cave. Of particular interest are the transitional formations between cave flowers (anthodites) and corals, which further increase the scientific significance of this cave as well as its value as natural heritage. To protect these cave formations, access to Sanhodonggul Cave is currently restricted. A prior approval by the Korea Heritage Service Administrator is required to visit this cave, whether for its maintenance or for research purposes.

Location