#GeomunOreum

[dreamzs338]

Manjanggul Cave is a lava tube in Gimnyeong-ri, Gujwaeup, Jeju City, South Korea. Up to 23 meters wide, 30 meters tall, and 8.9 kilometers long. It is the world’s 12th-longest lava tube and the second-longest on Jeju Island, although a large portion of the cave is closed to visitors. This multilayer cave is the only one in the Geomunoreum Lava Tube System. It is widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest lava tube systems, and the local public regularly visits it.

[earthstory]

Jeju Island, South Korea

Jeju (sometimes known as Samdado) is a small volcanic island off the southwest coast of South Korea. In 2007 it was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site because of it's geology. The island was formed 2 million years ago and is still considered active.

Mt. Halla (Hallasan) is one of the only large shield volcanoes to form over a stationary continental plate hot spot. While the mountain has the typical shield volcano morphology, is actually a shelfal shield volcano that initially formed from shallow water, phreatomagmatic eruptions. These are explosive due to the direct mixing of lava with water. As the volcano built up above sea level, the eruptions became effusive and formed the shield volcano we know today. The first image shows the sun setting over Mt. Halla.

The Geomunoreum Lava Tubes are considered to be some of the most spectacular anywhere and is home to the world's longest lava tube. The tubes feature a diverse and abundant collection of secondary carbonate speleothems, the likes of which are not found anywhere else. The second image shows some of these carbonate formations.

Seongsang Ulchulbong (sometimes called Ilchulbong) peak is considered to be an important site as it showcases the stratigraphy of Surtseyan-type volcanoes which form during phreatomagmatic eruptions in shallow waters (including interaction with continental aquifers). They are essentially the marine (generally speaking) counterpart to Strombolian-type volcanoes and are characterised by layers of very fine-grained ash, lapilli and bombs. The third image shows a profile view of Seongsan Ulchulbong, while the fourth is a closer view of the fine ash layers as seen elsewhere on the island.

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Image credits: Sun setting over Mt. Halla - By Justin De La Ornellas (https://flic.kr/p/7Tyq5x). Used under CC licensing. Speleothems in lava tubes - By Republic of Korea (https://flic.kr/p/a7EZSr). Used under CC licensing. Seongsan Ilchubong - by Austronesian Expeditions (https://flic.kr/p/asQBW3). Used under CC licensing. Layers of ash at the Gosan-ri Geological Park - By Jeon Han (https://flic.kr/p/pWh7Jb). Used under CC licensing.

Past articles: Shield Volcanoes - http://on.fb.me/1Lxa6A6 http://on.fb.me/1zrS1Nz http://on.fb.me/1zmyAal Effusive eruptions - http://on.fb.me/1ylXi6H http://on.fb.me/1Exhz0d Lava tubes - http://on.fb.me/1ylXpiy http://on.fb.me/1tMLBt3

[walkingtv-blog]

[PREVIEW] Geomun Oreum 거문오름 | JUNE | Registered as the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Korea

[KOREA WALK] Preview | JEJU OREUM WALK | RELAXING WALK | Walking Meditation | WalkingTV | Primitive forest | 4K 01:08 PM | SUNNY | JUNE | Jejudo, s.Korea Geomun Oreum course 3 (ridge course)

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[ontheadventuretour]

Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, South Korea

Our last destination for today and my favorite place on this list. Now it is time to spend some time in the Natural wonders of South Korea.

Yes, you are right. I am talking about Jeju Island.

You probably heard about Jeju Island for its beauty, but did you know there are much more than you think about.

Jeju Island is one of the most commanding destinations in Korea. If you really want to experience Jeju Island then fall for me.

More than a million years ago, a volcanic eruption led to the diverse and beautiful landscapes that eventually make up Jeju Island. 

Jeju Island is beloved for its unique topography. Jeju Island offers a natural monument of UNESCO for three great ecological marvels.

The first of the three ecological marvels is the Geomunoreum Lava Tube system with its intricate ceilings and cave walls, perfect for cave lovers. Second is the Seongsan Ilchulbong peak with its dramatic volcanic crater jutting out of the sea, which is a great place for hikers and third is Hallasan Natural Reserve where you will find the postcard-worthy sight of Hallasan Mountain, an amazing place for photographers. It is the highest mountain in South Korea.

Apart from the cave formation and sea cliffs, there are other breathtaking natural attractions that Jeju Island has to offer such as Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, Hallim Park, Spirited Garden, Bijarim Forest, and Hyeopjae Beach, to name a few.

Although this is a famous place in South Korea, still a lot of people miss this place because it is quite far from the main cities. But, I wish if you ever visit South Korea, definitely do visit Jeju island.

[itsme-amethyst04]

"ALL ABOUT SOUTH KOREA"

"South Korea"

South Korea, an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea. It’s equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its coastal fishing villages, sub-tropical islands and high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital.

There are lots of tourists spots in South Korea.

"Seoul"

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. Notable attractions include futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a convention hall with curving architecture and a rooftop park; Gyeongbokgung Palace, which once had more than 7,000 rooms; and Jogyesa Temple, site of ancient locust and pine trees. 

"Namsan Tower"

The N Seoul Tower, officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea. The 236-meter-tall tower marks the second highest point in Seoul. 

"Nami Island"

Namiseom or Nami Island is a half-moon shaped island located in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea, formed as the land around it was inundated by the rising water of the North Han River as the result of the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam in 1944.

"Jeju Island"

Jeju province encompasses the South Korean island of Jeju in the Korea Strait. It's known for its beach resorts and volcanic landscape of craters and cavelike lava tubes. Hallasan Mountain, a dormant volcano, features hiking trails, a crater lake at the 1,950m summit and nearby Gwaneumsa Temple. The Geomunoreum Lava Tube System includes 7km-long Manjanggul Cave, created centuries ago when Hallasan was still active. 

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Jeju Island 2 Jeju province encompasses the South Korean island of Jeju in the Korea Strait. It's known for its beach resorts and volcanic landscape of craters and cavelike lava tubes. Hallasan Mountain, a dormant volcano, features hiking trails, a crater lake at the 1,950m summit and nearby Gwaneumsa Temple. The Geomunoreum Lava Tube System includes 7km-long Manjanggul Cave, created centuries ago when Hallasan was still active. Taken with DJI Mavic Pro www.kirkhillephotography.com www.instagram.com/kirkhillephotography/ www.facebook.com/Kirkhillephotography #korea #aerial #fromwhereidrone #droneoftheday #skypixel #the_dronehub #droneheroes #aerials #dronefolio #dronefly #dji #travel #dronenature #djiglobal #djiphantom #discoverearth #photography #travelphotography #djimavic.pro #dronestagram (at Jeju Island 미니미니랜드 태권브이주차장)

[vietnamstar]

Jeju’s UNESCO heritage cave to open up for 17 days

Jeju’s UNESCO heritage cave to open up for 17 days

  Bengduigul, one of the 10 caves found so far in the Geomunoreum Lava Tube System. — Photo The Korea Herald/ANN

JEJU CITY — “Please turn off all the flashlights,” Ki Jin-seok, a curator of Jeju World Natural Heritage Centre, said during a press tour of a restricted section of Manjanggul. Unlike the section of the cave that is open to the public, this area does not have a single light…

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Want to travel through time and space? Then take a peek into the underground world of 만장굴 (Manjanggul Cave) will give you a cosmic experience.

The Manjanggul lava tubes are located in 덕천리 (Gimnyeong-ri), 구좌읍 (Gujwaeup), 제주시(Jeju City). Created by Geomunoreum volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago, lava flowed and melted away the rock, forming the deep abyss-like cave that became a beloved Korean monument.

As the first cave built to be a natural monument, 만장굴 is about 23 miles in breadth and 30 miles in height, having a grand total of 13,422 meter in length. The inside of the tunnel sustains a temperature of 1℃ 1 to 21℃, sustaining a comfortable atmosphere. There are also have living animals such as bats, which makes travelers have a magical feeling, and it is also valuable for researchers.

There are three entrances into 만장굴 , and they can be categorized by public favoritism:

Entrance #2 [above] is the one most open to the public and most commonly used, however #3 is the one with the most active cave life.

Between entrances #1 and #2, there is a lower level main tube where most 만장굴 wildlife can be found.

Based in Geomunoreum Lava Tube System, the Manjanggul Lava Tube has the greatest number of living creatures, such as the Jeju cave-spider and bent-wing bats. This anomaly has created the largest colony of bats confirmed to be living in Korea so far, finalizing at a total of over 30,000.

Stone Turtle [above] is one of the most fantastic rock formations in 만장굴 and also one of the largest known lava columns in the world. It stretches at 24 ft. tall and is shaped like a turtle, while others have claimed it is shaped like Jeju Island.

To get here, you must take a 30 minute bus ride from Jeju City and tickets are 2,000 won (adults). Minors are 1,000 won, but seniors over the age of 65 and children under 7 have free admission (with proof of identification). Groups are considered 10 or more people, and group tickets are 1,600 (adults) and 800 won for children. The disabled (and one companion) are also free of charge.

Pack a small backpack and comfortable shoes, as to walk through all of the cave is a total of 40-50 minutes. Water often drips from the ceiling and it is chilly inside 만장굴, so bringing a jacket is advised. Restrooms are available on-site, but it is recommended to go before leaving for the cave.

만장굴 closes the first Wednesday of every month, and its operating hours are from 9 AM to 6PM (last admission is 5:10 PM).

Natural landscape can appeal to the finer feelings of mankind and relaxes the stressed soul and mind, making 만장굴 one of the most fantastic travel areas in Korea.

Travel far,

-mod yue & mod mono

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[joysofkorea-blog]

GEOMUNOREUM is one of the SPECIAL TOURIST ZONES IN KOREA when you visit JEJU ISLAND. Geomumoreum, with an altitude of 456m, is a crater-formed ridge. The entire mountain is lush with forest and the landscape from the summit is renowned for its awe-inspiring beauty. Geomun Oreum was created by volcanic activities between 100,000 and 300,000 years ago. Lava flow from the crater went along the coastal slope to the Northeast and formed a unique geographical feature called Seonheulgot. The lave flow also formed Bengdwigul Cave on the left side, and Manjanggul, Gimnyeonggul, Yongcheondonggul and Dangcheomuldonggul Caves on the right side. Each of these caves has its own unique features. Address: 569-36, Seonheul-ro, Jochon-eup, Jeju-s, Jeju-do For more info: https://bit.ly/2skfQIC For more info about Special Tourist Zones in Korea, please visit my blog at http://www.joysofasia.com/31-special-tourist-zones-in-korea/ or check it out from KTO's official website: https://bit.ly/2IhPP8U Photo Credit: KTO Website ============== For more info and updates about Korea Tourism 🇰🇷, you may visit the VisitKorea Website: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ For KOREA TOURISM updates, please don't forget to follow the official SNS accounts of Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office below: KTO MLA FB: www.facebook.com/koreatourismmanila KTO Manila Twitter: https://twitter.com/KTOManila KTO FB: https://www.facebook.com/koreatourism KTO Twitter: https://twitter.com/KoreanTravel #VISITKOREA #TravelKorea #WKS2018 #Korea #Spring #Koreatour #Travel #TravelBlog #TravelBlogger #AsianTravel #Asia #backpackers #traveller #instatravel #backpacking #travelgoals #photography #wanderlust #instadaily #dailylook #instagood #igtravel #ThemePark #AmusementPark #travelbuddies #koreatravel #SpecialTouristZones #Korea #UNESCO #HeritageSite

[joysofasia-blog]

GEOMUNOREUM is one of the SPECIAL TOURIST ZONES IN KOREA when you visit JEJU ISLAND. Geomumoreum, with an altitude of 456m, is a crater-formed ridge. The entire mountain is lush with forest and the landscape from the summit is renowned for its awe-inspiring beauty. Geomun Oreum was created by volcanic activities between 100,000 and 300,000 years ago. Lava flow from the crater went along the coastal slope to the Northeast and formed a unique geographical feature called Seonheulgot. The lave flow also formed Bengdwigul Cave on the left side, and Manjanggul, Gimnyeonggul, Yongcheondonggul and Dangcheomuldonggul Caves on the right side. Each of these caves has its own unique features. Address: 569-36, Seonheul-ro, Jochon-eup, Jeju-s, Jeju-do For more info: https://bit.ly/2skfQIC For more info about Special Tourist Zones in Korea, please visit my blog at http://www.joysofasia.com/31-special-tourist-zones-in-korea/ or check it out from KTO's official website: https://bit.ly/2IhPP8U Photo Credit: KTO Website ============== For more info and updates about Korea Tourism 🇰🇷, you may visit the VisitKorea Website: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ For KOREA TOURISM updates, please don't forget to follow the official SNS accounts of Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office below: KTO MLA FB: www.facebook.com/koreatourismmanila KTO Manila Twitter: https://twitter.com/KTOManila KTO FB: https://www.facebook.com/koreatourism KTO Twitter: https://twitter.com/KoreanTravel #VISITKOREA #TravelKorea #WKS2018 #Korea #Spring #Koreatour #Travel #TravelBlog #TravelBlogger #AsianTravel #Asia #backpackers #traveller #instatravel #backpacking #travelgoals #photography #wanderlust #instadaily #dailylook #instagood #igtravel #ThemePark #AmusementPark #travelbuddies #koreatravel #SpecialTouristZones #Korea #UNESCO #HeritageSite

[habkorea]

Natural Heritage Site in Jeju Island

[kkstarratings]Mt. Halla Natural Reserve, Geomunoreum Lava Tube System, Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone. Due to its breathtaking beauty, these three areas known as ‘Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes’ are selected unanimously by the World Heritage Committee as the first World Natural Heritage Site in South Korea.

01. Mt. Halla, the Highest Holy Mountain in South Korea

• Name of the site.…

[travelstarpro-blog]

Jeju province encompasses the South Korean island of Jeju in the Korea Strait. It's known for its beach resorts and volcanic landscape of craters and cavelike lava tubes. Hallasan Mountain, a dormant volcano, features hiking trails, a crater lake at the 1,950m summit and nearby Gwaneumsa Temple. The Geomunoreum Lava Tube System includes 7km-long Manjanggul Cave, created centuries ago when Hallasan was still active!

[biensdupatrimoinemondial]

2007 : Île volcanique et tunnels de lave de Jeju. Corée du Sud

L’île volcanique et les tunnels de lave de Jeju comprennent trois sites qui représentent un total de 18 846 ha. Geomunoreum est considéré comme le plus remarquable réseau de tunnels creusés dans les laves du monde avec ses dépôts et décorations carbonatés; le cône de tuf de Seongsan Ilchulbong s’élève comme une forteresse au-dessus de la mer, créant un paysage exceptionnel ; le mont Halla est le plus haut sommet de Corée, avec ses chutes d’eau, ses formations de pierres aux profils variés et son cratère devenu lac. Le bien, d’une beauté extraordinaire, est aussi un témoignage de l’histoire de notre planète, de ses caractéristiques et processus.

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Photograph by somepepper

Geomunoreum in Jeju-do / 제주도 거문오름 

Nikon FM2 / Film Scan

2014. 11.

[joysofkorea-blog]

GEOMUNOREUM is one of the SPECIAL TOURIST ZONES IN KOREA when you visit JEJU ISLAND. Geomumoreum, with an altitude of 456m, is a crater-formed ridge. The entire mountain is lush with forest and the landscape from the summit is renowned for its awe-inspiring beauty. Geomun Oreum was created by volcanic activities between 100,000 and 300,000 years ago. Lava flow from the crater went along the coastal slope to the Northeast and formed a unique geographical feature called Seonheulgot. The lave flow also formed Bengdwigul Cave on the left side, and Manjanggul, Gimnyeonggul, Yongcheondonggul and Dangcheomuldonggul Caves on the right side. Each of these caves has its own unique features. Address: 569-36, Seonheul-ro, Jochon-eup, Jeju-s, Jeju-do For more info: https://bit.ly/2skfQIC For more info about Special Tourist Zones in Korea, please visit my blog at http://www.joysofasia.com/31-special-tourist-zones-in-korea/ or check it out from KTO's official website: https://bit.ly/2IhPP8U Photo Credit: KTO Website ============== For more info and updates about Korea Tourism 🇰🇷, you may visit the VisitKorea Website: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ For KOREA TOURISM updates, please don't forget to follow the official SNS accounts of Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office below: KTO MLA FB: www.facebook.com/koreatourismmanila KTO Manila Twitter: https://twitter.com/KTOManila KTO FB: https://www.facebook.com/koreatourism KTO Twitter: https://twitter.com/KoreanTravel #VISITKOREA #TravelKorea #WKS2018 #Korea #Spring #Koreatour #Travel #TravelBlog #TravelBlogger #AsianTravel #Asia #backpackers #traveller #instatravel #backpacking #travelgoals #photography #wanderlust #instadaily #dailylook #instagood #igtravel #ThemePark #AmusementPark #travelbuddies #koreatravel #SpecialTouristZones #Korea #UNESCO #HeritageSite

[joysofkorea-blog]

GEOMUNOREUM is one of the SPECIAL TOURIST ZONES IN KOREA when you visit JEJU ISLAND. Geomumoreum, with an altitude of 456m, is a crater-formed ridge. The entire mountain is lush with forest and the landscape from the summit is renowned for its awe-inspiring beauty. Geomun Oreum was created by volcanic activities between 100,000 and 300,000 years ago. Lava flow from the crater went along the coastal slope to the Northeast and formed a unique geographical feature called Seonheulgot. The lave flow also formed Bengdwigul Cave on the left side, and Manjanggul, Gimnyeonggul, Yongcheondonggul and Dangcheomuldonggul Caves on the right side. Each of these caves has its own unique features. Address: 569-36, Seonheul-ro, Jochon-eup, Jeju-s, Jeju-do For more info: https://bit.ly/2skfQIC For more info about Special Tourist Zones in Korea, please visit my blog at http://www.joysofasia.com/31-special-tourist-zones-in-korea/ or check it out from KTO's official website: https://bit.ly/2IhPP8U Photo Credit: KTO Website ============== For more info and updates about Korea Tourism 🇰🇷, you may visit the VisitKorea Website: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ For KOREA TOURISM updates, please don't forget to follow the official SNS accounts of Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office below: KTO MLA FB: www.facebook.com/koreatourismmanila KTO Manila Twitter: https://twitter.com/KTOManila KTO FB: https://www.facebook.com/koreatourism KTO Twitter: https://twitter.com/KoreanTravel #VISITKOREA #TravelKorea #WKS2018 #Korea #Spring #Koreatour #Travel #TravelBlog #TravelBlogger #AsianTravel #Asia #backpackers #traveller #instatravel #backpacking #travelgoals #photography #wanderlust #instadaily #dailylook #instagood #igtravel #ThemePark #AmusementPark #travelbuddies #koreatravel #SpecialTouristZones #Korea #UNESCO #HeritageSite