Ssangyonggul Cave (Hallim Park) [쌍용굴 (한림공원)]

Introduction

Ssangyonggul Cave, a designated Natural Monument, is one of the representative lava tubes of Jeju Island along with Hwanggeumgul, Socheongul, and Manjanggul caves. The cave measures approximately 400m in length, 6m in x_width, and 3m in x_height. It is thought to have been created by lava that erupted from Hallasan Mountain some 25 million years ago.

One of the unique features of this particular cave is that it has features of both a lava tube and a limestone cave. The entire area surrounding the cave is a huge stratum of seashells and sand, while the interior is a mystical mix of stalactites and stalagmites. Lime covers the cave walls in series of natural swirls and streaks, bringing to mind the strokes of an abstract painting. Since the cave stays at a constant 17-18℃ throughout the year, it’s a welcome escape from the heat in the summer and a great place to warm up in the winter.

The cave gets its name from its two branches, which are said to look like the paths of two dragons (‘Ssangyong’ meaning ‘two dragons’ in Korean). It is thought that Ssangyonggul Cave and Hyeopjaegul Cave were once one cave since the second entrance of Ssangyonggul Cave is so close to the end of Hyeopjaegul Cave.

 

Address: 

300, Hallim-ro, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do[Google Map]

 

Closed: 

N/A (Open all year round)

 

 

Homepage: 

www.hallimpark.co.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)

 

 

How To Use

 

Parking Facilities: 

Available

 

 

Transportation

 

From Jeju International Airport, take Bus No. 100 to Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal.
From Jeju Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Hallim Park/Hyeopjae.
Get off at Hallim Park Bus Stop.

 

 

Additional Info

 

Tour Course Information: 

Palm Tree Avenue - Hyeopjaegul Cave/Ssangyonggul Cave/Hwanggeumgul Cave - Jeju Stone
& Bonsai Garden - Jaeam Folk Village - Bird Garden - Jaeam Stone Exhibition
Hall - Water Garden - Subtropical Botanic Garden

 

Parking Fees: 

Free

 

Admission Fees: 

Adults: Individual 10,000 won / Group 8,000 won
Seniors: Individual 9,000 won / Group 7,000 won
Youth: Individual 7,000 won / Group 5,000 won
Children: Individual 6,000 won / Group: 4,000 won

* Seniors (ages 65 and over), Youth (middle and high school student), Children (36 months to elementary school student)
* Group: 30 people or more

 

Available Facilities: 

Ssangyonggak gift shop, Yajasoo restaurant, Park Information Center, Dahwawon rest area, Dolharubang restaurant, herb cafe

 

Restrooms: 

Available

 

Facilities for the Handicapped: 

Free wheelchair rental services

 

tel: +82-64-796-0001

zipcode: 63011

infocenter: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-64-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-64-796-0001, 4

usetime: March-September 08:30~19:00
Peak season (July 15-August 20) 08:30~19:30
October-February 08:30~18:00

※ Last admission is one hour before closing.