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Seongnyugul Cave [National Geopark] (성류굴 (경북 동해안 국가지질공원)) - Homepage : www.uljin.go.kr geotourism.or.kr - Tel : Seongnyugul Cave, a Natural Monument of Korea, is a limestone cave with a general northeast-southwest orientation. It has a total length of about 870 meters, of which only a strip of 270 meters is open to the public. Inside the cave are a variety of cave formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and cave pearls, which are commonly found in limestone caves. Unlike other limestone caves in Korea, Seongnyugul Cave has twisted columns and submerged stalagmites. Twisted columns are often broken in the middle due to earthquakes that occurred after the columns were formed. Submerged stalagmites are notable because stalagmites usually do not grow under water as they are made from droplets that fall from the ceiling. As such, stalagmites found underwater were submerged after they were created, indicating that they were created during the Ice Age, when the East Sea was...

Sambuyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (삼부연폭포 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원) - Homepage : www.hantangeopark.kr - Tel : +82-33-450-4810 Sambuyeonpokpo Falls, among the nine scenic spots in Cheorwon, is a three-tiered waterfall standing at approximately 20 meters high, situated in the granite area of Myeongseongsan Mountain. This natural wonder was formed by water flowing over an extended period subsequent to the exposure of granite intrusion from the Mesozoic Cretaceous period, estimated to be around 110 million years ago. The name "Sambuyeon" originates from the distinctive three bends in the water stream and the lower part of the waterfall's resemblance to a cauldron. - Address : Sincheorwon-ri, Galmal-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : Open to visitors of all ages - Experience guide : Tourism program guide 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 English guide service +82-33-450-5532 * Closed on Tuesdays - Inquiries...

Dodong Coastal Trail (도동 해안산책로) - Homepage : http://ulleung.go.kr - Tel : Dodong Coastal Trail leads to Jeodong Coastal Trail, and together, they form Haengnam Coastal Trail. Dodong Coastal Trail corresponds to section 1 of Ulleung Haedam-gil (2.8km) and is also known as the Coastal Trail 34 course. There is a walking trail with a rainbow bridge and LED streetlights with the geopark logo, making it an attractive geological site among tourists. Various geologic structures formed by early volcanic activity on Ulleungdo Island can be observed on the Dodong Coastal Trail. There is a gradual decrease in the age of rock formations as you go from Dodong Port to Dodong Lighthouse. Basaltic lava flows, Clastic sedimentary rocks (rocks made up of pieces transported by landslides), ignimbrite (a volcanic rock formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows), and trachyte (an extrusive igneous rock) can be found from bottom to top. - Address : Dodong-ri, Ulleung-eup, Ull...

Oryukdo Islets (Busan National Geopark) (오륙도 (부산 국가지질공원)) - Homepage : www.busan.go.kr - Tel : +82-51-888-3636 Oryukdo Islets consists of six rocky islets located in the sea at the southern end of Igidae Park, appearing as either five or six depending on the tide. The islets, closest to the mainland, are named Bangpaeseom Island, Solseom Island, Suriseom Island, Songgotseom Island, Gulseom Island, and Deungdaeseom Island, with only the Deungdaeseom Island accessible to visitors. From the Oryukdo Skywalk at Oryukdo Sunrise Park, visitors can enjoy even better views of the islets. - Address : 137 Oryukdo-ro, Nam-gu, Busan ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-888-3636, +82-51-607-6395 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time Open 24 hr ...

Korean Peninsula Terrain [National Geopark] (한반도지형 (강원고생대 국가지질공원)) - Homepage : www.paleozoicgp.com - Tel : Korean Peninsula Terrain was formed by soil transported from upstream to the curvature of the confluence of two rivers. It is often referred to as Mini Korean Peninsula because it resembles the shape of the Korean Peninsula. It is said to have this appearance due to the erosion of the incised stream flowing around the terrain. It takes a 15-minute walk along the pine forest trail for about 800 meters from the parking lot to reach there. The well-maintained trail with many wildflowers and plants creates a welcoming atmosphere. Upon arriving at the observation point, visitors will be amazed by the beautiful curved river and the topography taking the same shape as the Korean Peninsula. Designated as the Gangwon Paleozoic National Geopar, this area has excellent geographical value because it shows the characteristics of the incised mender river as well. - Address : 555 Hanbando-ro...

Samseonam Rocks [National Geopark] (삼선암 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원)) - Homepage : ulleung.go.kr/geo - Tel : Samseonam Rocks is comprised of three rock pillars off the northern coast of beautiful Ulleungdo Island. The sea stacks were formed by waves breaking down a block of columner joints over time, leaving the three remaing stacks behind. The sides of the stacks are dotted with many holes, resembling honeycomb. The rocks name, meaning "Three Hevenly Maiden Rocks," comes from a myth that three heavenly maidens were so enraptured by the beauty of Ulleungdo that they missed their curfew to return to heaven and were thereby punished by being turned to stone.  - Address : Cheonbu-ri, Buk-myeon, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-54-790-6182 - Open date : - Parking : - Rest date : - Use season : - Use time 삼선암(1) 삼선암_1_국가지질공원 This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 23 years ...