Caves in Kujang Area
Caves in Kujang Area is part of the Tentative list of Korea (DPR) in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Caves in Kujang area are the underground karstic grottoes formed during the Quaternary of the Cenozoic Era. Ryongmun Cavern begins at the height of 370 meters above sea level and there are two main caves and some 20 branches so far developed. Paekryong Cavern begins at the height of 470 meters above sea level, and some 5 kilometers of passageway has been currently exploited.
Map of Caves in Kujang Area
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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- Full Name
- Caves in Kujang Area
- Country
- Korea (DPR)
- Added
- 2000
- Type
- Natural
- Categories
- Natural landscape - Karst landscapes and caves
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