Gosu Cave

Gosu Cave 2nd on the list of the most beautiful caves in Korea. Gosu Cave (also known as Kosu Cave) is a massive limestone cave near Danyang, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, that was formed approximately 450 million years ago. It is known as the "subterranean palace" and is one of Korea's most well-known natural caves. The name "Gosu" means "field of tall reeds" and refers to the fact that the area was once covered in tall grasses. Rough stone tools were excavated from the cave's entrance when it was found in the early 1970s, indicating that it was formerly home to prehistoric people.

The cave, which is 1,300 meters (4,264 feet) deep, is home to 25 different insect and animal species. There are about 120 different stalactites and stalagmites here. Some of the formations, such as Lion Rock, Octopus Rock, Eagle Rock, and even the Virgin Mary Rock, resemble animals or human figures. The cave's guardian is reported to be the Lion Rock. Visitors are only allowed to explore up to 1.7 km/5,577 ft of the cave, which has a total length of 5.4 km/17,716 ft. Gosu Cave's main branch stretches about 1,200 meters (3,937 feet). Stalactites, stalagmites, columns, cave coral, cave pearls, cave shields, draperies, and aragonite crystals are among the remarkable speleothems. A sequence of spectacular 10m/33 foot long stalactites may be found in the main chamber.

Location: Danyang, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea