Gosudonggul Cave
Gosudonggul Cave: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 85); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 9; weekday average 28, weekend average 83; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
Gosudonggul Cave, a natural limestone marvel, is recognized as a Natural Monument of Korea. Spanning nearly 1,700 meters in length, this ancient cave has been shaped over 500 million years. Inside, visitors can marvel at an array of spectacular formations including stalactites, stalagmites, underground lakes, and cave pearls. The cave also houses unique rock formations such as Sajabawi Rock, Dodamsambongbawi Rock, a statue resembling the Virgin Mary, and the romantically named Thousand-year Love Rock. The cave is conveniently located just one kilometer from the Danyang Intercity Bus Terminal.
- Type
- Nature & ecology
- Area
- Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
- Address
- 8 Gosudonggul-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 1 lot within 500 m · about 270 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:49 · sunset 17:31
- Phone
- +82-43-422-3072
Gosudonggul Cave: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2843 | 2947 | 3035 | 3185 | |||
| 11/160 | 225 | 325 | 425 | 540 | 626 | 793 |
| 881 | 920 | 1022 | 1122 | 1223 | 1330 | 1483 |
| 1585 | 1627 | 1723 | 1825 | 1929 | 2029 | 2191 |
| 2289 | 2327 | 2426 | 2525 | 2626 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 60 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 9 20 · Tue, Nov 10 22 · Wed, Nov 11 22 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Nov 7 93 · Sat, Nov 21 91 · Sun, Nov 22 89 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 28 · weekends 83 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 25 · Tue 24 · Wed 28 · Thu 33 · Fri 30 · Sat 88 · Sun 79 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Gosudonggul Cave?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Gosudonggul Cave?
- 09:00-17:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Gosudonggul Cave least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 24) and Saturday the busiest (average 88). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 9.
- What time should I visit Gosudonggul Cave to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Gosudonggul Cave be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 85; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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