Lava column at the end of the public section
See the approximately 7.6m lava column and the surrounding traces of lava flow.
East · Geology and caves
Manjanggul Lava Tube
Manjanggul is part of the Geomun Oreum Lava Tube System, where you can see traces of Jeju’s volcanic activity. A reopening notice for May 30, 2026 has been confirmed. From Entrance 2, follow the public section out and back to see lava formations and the lava column.
Travel planning at a glance
Manjanggul reopened on May 30, 2026. General admission follows a public section about 1km from Entrance 2, returning the same way. The official notice lists ticket sales at 09:00–17:00 and visiting hours at 09:00–18:00. The visitor guide lists closure on the first Wednesday and adult admission of KRW 4,000. Bring shoes with good grip and an outer layer.
Manjanggul Lava Tube (UNESCO World Natural Heritage)
Manjanggul Lava Tube at a glance
- Attraction type
- Geology and caves
- Travel area
- East
- Planning reference
- 1–1.5 hours (editorial estimate)
- Public visits
- About 1km of public cave from Entrance 2 · Return the same way
Operating and access information is based on the official sources below. Recommended routes and visit durations are editorial suggestions. Check each place's description to see whether waiting, meals and similar time are included, and allow separate time for travel between places.
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World Heritage Center: Manjanggul reopening and visitor information ↗ · Checked
Lava column and formations in Manjanggul’s public section
Manjanggul is a lava tube about 7.4km long in the Geomun Oreum Lava Tube System, but visitors cannot walk its entire length. General admission is limited to a public section about 1km upstream from Entrance 2. Read the signs alongside the traces of lava flow on the walls and floor to understand how the cave formed, beyond its appearance as a dark tunnel.
The lava column, about 7.6m high at the end of the public section, is a highlight. Compare lava shelves, lava flow lines and lava rafts, and learn about the history of cave exploration through the story of Bu Jong-hyu and his student exploration team. This is not a general visitor route through bat habitats or onward to Gimnyeong Cave; do not treat closed areas as places to explore.
Area open to general visitors
Distinguish the cave’s total length from the public section visitors can walk.
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World Heritage Office: Manjanggul visitor information ↗ · Checked
2026 reopening, fees, ticketing hours and the out-and-back walk
The World Heritage Center’s reopening notice states a reopening date of May 30, 2026, with ticket sales from 09:00–17:00 and visiting hours of 09:00–18:00. The operator’s visitor guide lists standard individual admission at KRW 4,000 for adults and KRW 2,000 for youths, military personnel and children. Check eligibility and required proof for discounts or exemptions. Recheck the closure on the first Wednesday of each month and any temporary closure notices for your visit date.
The public section is an out-and-back visit: walk about 1km in, then return along the same path. Allow 1–1.5 hours as an editorial estimate, with additional time for the entrance steps, photos and queues. Even if it looks short above ground, your walking pace will differ in a dark cave. Enter with time to spare rather than just before closing, and check whether interpretation services are running that day.
World Heritage Office: Manjanggul visitor information ↗ · Checked
World Heritage Center: Manjanggul reopening and visitor information ↗ · Checked
Darkness, cold and what to bring for a cave visit with children
The operator recommends sneakers, a warm jacket, and a raincoat and hat in wet weather. The cave is dark and may be wet, so wear shoes with good grip and follow the railings and trail signs. First consider whether children can manage the long out-and-back walk. You do not need to push on to the end if anyone feels uncomfortable or cold.
The operator prohibits high heels, pets and bringing food inside. Do not assume a natural cave has the same access conditions as an ordinary indoor exhibition. Lighting does not make every section bright or level. If someone needs walking assistance, ask the operator in advance about the actual entrance steps and trail conditions.
World Heritage Office: Manjanggul visitor information ↗ · Checked
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Reaching Manjanggul’s entrance and continuing to Gimnyeong or Bijarim
Use the Manjanggul ticket office and Entrance 2 area as your destination. Check whether a bus stop labeled Manjanggul entrance is at the actual visitor entrance, and allow separately for the final connection and walking distance. Check Jeju bus routes, frequency and return services for your visit date, and choose transport suited to your luggage and companions’ energy.
Combine the cave with Gimnyeong Beach to compare an underground lava tube with the volcanic coast above ground. Bijarim offers a different nature outing, with a slower walk among old trees after the cave. If adding Geomun Oreum too, plan around its reserved start time and hike length first, then fit in Manjanggul before ticket sales close.
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World Heritage Office: Manjanggul visitor information ↗ · Checked
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Choose your next stop according to your direction of travel
Gimnyeong Beach
After seeing the underground lava tube, compare the basalt coast and sea above ground at Gimnyeong Beach.
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Bijarim Forest
Bijarim offers an eastern Jeju forest walk after Manjanggul, with time to observe old trees at a different pace.
Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
Can I walk the full 7.4km length of Manjanggul?
Manjanggul is a lava tube about 7.4km long in the Geomun Oreum Lava Tube System, but visitors cannot walk its entire length. General admission is limited to a public section about 1km upstream from Entrance 2. Read the signs alongside the traces of lava flow on the walls and floor to understand how the cave formed, beyond its appearance as a dark tunnel.
Did Manjanggul reopen in 2026?
The World Heritage Center’s reopening notice states a reopening date of May 30, 2026, with ticket sales from 09:00–17:00 and visiting hours of 09:00–18:00. The operator’s visitor guide lists standard individual admission at KRW 4,000 for adults and KRW 2,000 for youths, military personnel and children. Check eligibility and required proof for discounts or exemptions. Recheck the closure on the first Wednesday of each month and any temporary closure notices for your visit date.
Is Manjanggul a one-way walking route?
The public section is an out-and-back visit: walk about 1km in, then return along the same path. Allow 1–1.5 hours as an editorial estimate, with additional time for the entrance steps, photos and queues. Even if it looks short above ground, your walking pace will differ in a dark cave. Enter with time to spare rather than just before closing, and check whether interpretation services are running that day.
What should I bring when visiting with children?
The operator recommends sneakers, a warm jacket, and a raincoat and hat in wet weather. The cave is dark and may be wet, so wear shoes with good grip and follow the railings and trail signs. First consider whether children can manage the long out-and-back walk. You do not need to push on to the end if anyone feels uncomfortable or cold.