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Manjanggul Lava Tube
만장굴
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Why go
A lava tube of world-class scale, about 7.4km long and up to 18m wide at its widest point. It is part of a World Natural Heritage site, and you can walk 1km of it.
Admission
₩4,000Adults (25–65) ₩4,000 · youth and soldiers (13–24) and children (7–12) ₩2,000
Groups of 10+ ₩3,000
Buy at the gate — no booking needed.
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Highlights
History
The name Manjanggul comes from "Manjeongigeomeol", the name of the area when the cave was first explored. It is known to have been formed by the volcanic activity of Geomunoreum. It became known to the world in 1946, when an expedition made up of Bu Jong-hyu, a teacher at Gimnyeong Elementary School, and his students explored it in earnest.
It is thought that it was originally one cave with neighboring Gimnyeonggul, and was split in two when lava flowing inside blocked the middle. The two caves became natural monuments together in 1962, and in 2007 they were inscribed as UNESCO World Natural Heritage as part of the Geomunoreum Lava Tube System.
There are three entrances, formed where the cave ceiling collapsed; visitors go in through Entrance 2 and walk about 1km upstream. In some sections you can see a structure of 2 or 3 levels, and features such as lava stalactites, lava flowstone and lava shelves follow one after another. Surveys have recorded 38 species of cave life, including the Jeju cave dwarf spider, but the places where bats live are away from the open section, so you cannot see them.
Getting there
제주특별자치도 제주시 구좌읍 만장굴길 182
Lot no. · 제주특별자치도 제주시 구좌읍 월정리 산 41-5
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Tips
- Manjanggul Lava Tube reopened on May 30, 2026. Visiting hours are 09:00–18:00, and tickets are sold until 17:00. It is closed on the first Wednesday of every month.
- Bring a lantern, trainers and a warm jacket, and on rainy days a raincoat or hat. High heels, pets and food are not allowed inside.
- By bus, you get off at the Manjanggul entrance stop and then have to walk about 30 minutes. Parking is free.
Show details
- Address
- 제주특별자치도 제주시 구좌읍 만장굴길 182
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00
- Last entry
- 17:00
- Admission
- ₩4,000