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Gimnyeong Cave, Manjanggul Cave

김녕굴·만장굴 · 제주시

9 story sections24 min 31 s in all

A cave in Jeju City.

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Contents

9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Gimnyeonggul and Manjanggul Lava Tubes3:09

    Welcome, fellow travelers and seekers of knowledge, to the very threshold of the earth. You are standing at the entrance of Manjanggul, a magnificent subterranean world that serves as the crown jewel of the Geomunoreum Lava Tube…

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  2. 2The Arched Entrance and the Basalt Void2:53

    As we carefully make our way down the wooden staircase and step onto the floor of Manjanggul, the first thing that strikes you is the profound, encompassing darkness and the sudden, bracing drop in temperature. It is as if we…

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  3. 3The Hall of Lava Lines and Shelves2:46

    As we venture deeper into the heart of the underground palace, I invite you to direct your attention to the massive, sweeping walls that flank our pathway. Notice the distinct horizontal grooves and raised ridges running parallel…

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  4. 4The Multi-Level Tunnels and Fractured Valleys2:38

    Continuing our subterranean expedition, you will begin to notice that the floor beneath our feet is no longer a simple, flat surface. The topography of the cave floor has become incredibly complex, undulating with sudden drops,…

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  5. 5The Chamber of Lava Stalactites and Ropy Floors2:37

    As we transition into the next remarkable chamber of Manjanggul, I encourage you to shift your gaze from the fractured valleys on the floor to the intricate textures of the ceiling and walls. Here, we encounter one of the most…

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  6. 6The Grand Lava Column of Manjanggul2:35

    We have now arrived at the absolute climax of the publicly accessible route within Manjanggul. Standing before us is a geological monument of unparalleled grandeur: the majestic Yongam seokju, or the Grand Lava Column. …

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  7. 7The Unopened Depths and the Bengdwigul Labyrinth2:33

    As we stand near the majestic Lava Column, we find ourselves at the boundary of human exploration for the average visitor. Beyond the barricades and the dimly lit pathways lies an expansive, shrouded wilderness of stone. …

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  8. 8Gimnyeonggul and the Echoes of History2:45

    Our exploration of this subterranean kingdom would be incomplete without casting our minds toward Gimnyeonggul, a magnificent cave measuring seven hundred meters in length, located just slightly further down the ancient lava…

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  9. 9Closing2:35

    As we make our way back toward the entrance, ascending from the cool, eternal twilight of the underground palace toward the warmth of the sun, it is time to reflect on the immense journey we have undertaken today. We have traced…

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What is Gimnyeong Cave, Manjanggul Cave?

Gimnyeong Cave, Manjanggul Cave is a place in 제주시 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location제주시
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Total length24 min 31 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates33.5282, 126.7701
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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