2025. 2. 23. 07:55ㆍ국내여행/강원도
친구야! 나 삼척 환선굴 다녀왔는데, 와… 이건 진짜 네버랜드 같은 곳이야! 너도 자연경관 좋아하잖아? 이건 그냥 멋진 게 아니라 스케일 자체가 어마어마해서 보는 내내 감탄만 나와. 동굴이라고 해서 그냥 좁고 어두운 곳을 상상하면 안 돼. 여긴 진짜 한 걸음 내디딜 때마다 감탄하게 되는 신비로운 공간이야.
Hey, friend! I went to Samcheok Hwanseongul Cave, and wow… This is a place like Neverland! You like natural scenery too, right? This is not just amazing, but the scale itself is so huge that I can’t help but be amazed the whole time I look at it. Don’t just imagine a narrow and dark place just because it’s called a cave. This is a truly mysterious space that will make you amazed every time you take a step.
🚶♀️ 환선굴 도착! 첫인상부터 압도적! Arrived at Hwanseongul Cave! Overwhelming from the first impression!
입구에 딱 도착했을 때부터 느낌이 남달랐어. 환선굴은 우리나라에서 가장 큰 석회암 동굴 중 하나로, 무려 5억 년 전부터 형성되었다고 하더라고! 5억 년이라고? 이거 실화냐…? 😲 그리고 입구가 엄청 커! 마치 거대한 자연의 문 같은 느낌이야. 그냥 보는 순간부터 “우와…” 하게 돼. 그리고 내부로 들어가면 진짜 세상과 단절된 또 다른 세계가 펼쳐지는 기분이 들더라고.
The moment I arrived at the entrance, I felt different. Hwanseongul Cave is one of the largest limestone caves in Korea, and it is said to have been formed 500 million years ago! 500 million years? Is this real…? 😲 And the entrance is huge! It feels like a giant natural door. The moment I saw it, I was like “Wow…” And when I went inside, I felt like I was in a completely different world, cut off from the real world.
🎟️ 입장료 & 모노레일 이용료 Admission & Monorail Fee
환선굴까지 올라가려면 모노레일을 타거나 걸어가야 해. 나는 편하게 모노레일 타고 갔는데, 이게 은근 스릴 있어! 경사가 꽤 있어서 살짝 롤러코스터 느낌도 나고, 주변 풍경이 쫙 펼쳐져서 보는 맛이 있더라구.
To get to Hwanseongul Cave, you have to take the monorail or walk. I rode the monorail comfortably, but it was secretly thrilling! It was quite steep, so it felt like a roller coaster, and the surrounding scenery was so expansive that it was fun to look at.
🔸 환선굴 입장료
성인: 5,000원 청소년: 3,500원 어린이: 2,000원
🔸Hwanseongul Cave Admission Fee
Adult: 5,000 won Teenager: 3,500 won Children: 2,000 won
🔹모노레일 이용료 (왕복 기준)
성인: 7,000원 청소년: 5,000원 어린이: 3,000원
🔹 Monorail Fee (Round Trip)
Adult: 7,000 won Teenager: 5,000 won Children: 3,000 won
모노레일 안 타고 걸어가려면 약 30분 정도 걸리는데, 좀 가파른 길이라 모노레일 타는 게 편할 것 같아. ㅋㅋ 왕복으로 끊어놓으면 내려올 때도 편하게 이용할 수 있으니까 강추!
It would take about 30 minutes to walk without riding the monorail, but it's a bit steep, so I think it would be easier to ride the monorail. Haha If you buy a round trip, you can use it comfortably on the way down, so I highly recommend it!
🌊 동굴 속 지하계곡과 종유석의 신비 The mystery of the underground valley and stalactites inside the cave
안으로 들어가면 내부가 엄청 넓고, 천장이 말도 안 되게 높아! 그리고 안쪽으로 깊숙이 들어갈수록 동굴이 더더욱 웅장해지는데, 진짜 자연이 만들어낸 거라 믿기 어려울 정도야.
When you go inside, the inside is incredibly wide, and the ceiling is incredibly high! And the deeper you go inside, the more magnificent the cave becomes, and it's hard to believe that it was truly created by nature.
그리고 동굴 내부에 지하 계곡이 흐르고 있어서, 안에서 물소리가 계속 들려. 막 물줄기가 떨어지기도 하고, 작은 폭포 같은 곳도 있어서 너무 신기하더라! 동굴 안이니까 당연히 시원한데, 거기에 물까지 있어서 그런지 습한 느낌도 없이 완전 쾌적해. 여름에 가면 정말 힐링일 듯!
And there was an underground valley flowing inside the cave, so you could hear the sound of water all the time. Sometimes, water would just fall, and there was also a place like a small waterfall, so it was really amazing! It was naturally cool inside the cave, but because there was water, it didn’t feel humid and was completely comfortable. It would be really healing if you went in the summer!
특히 인상 깊었던 곳이 몇 군데 있었는데,
There were a few places that were particularly impressive,
● ‘악마의 발톱’ – 이건 마치 거대한 손톱이 바닥을 움켜쥐고 있는 것처럼 생겼다고 해서 붙여진 이름이야. 날카롭고 거친 모양이 진짜 악마가 동굴 속에서 기어나올 것 같은 느낌이야!
‘Devil’s Claw’ – This is named as such because it looks like a giant claw is grabbing the floor. The sharp and rough shape makes it look like a real devil is crawling out of a cave!
● ‘옥좌대’ – 이름 그대로 **왕이 앉아 있을 법한 웅장한 옥좌(왕의 자리)**처럼 생긴 거대한 바위 형상이야. 이곳은 마치 자연이 만들어낸 거대한 왕좌처럼 보이는데, 주변의 종유석과 석순들이 왕궁의 기둥처럼 늘어서 있어서 더 신비로운 분위기를 자아내.
‘Throne’ – As the name suggests, it is a huge rock formation that looks like a **grand throne (king’s seat) where a king would sit**. It looks like a giant throne created by nature, but the surrounding stalactites and stalagmites are lined up like pillars of a palace, creating an even more mysterious atmosphere.
● ‘수도승 거주지’ – 이곳은 바닥이 평평하고 주변에 자연적으로 형성된 기둥들이 있어서, 실제로 옛날 수도승들이 머물렀던 장소처럼 보여. 조명이 비춰질 때 그 모습이 더 신비롭게 보이는데, 고요하고 신성한 느낌이 들었어.
‘Monk’s Residence’ – This place has a flat floor and naturally formed pillars around it, so it looks like a place where monks actually stayed in the past. It looks even more mysterious when the lights are on, and it felt quiet and sacred.
여기가 또 규모가 엄청나서, 걸어 다니면서 구경하는데 시간이 꽤 걸리더라고. 계단도 많고 코스가 길어서 운동 좀 해야 하는 느낌이야. ㅋㅋ 하지만 중간중간 감탄하느라 힘든 줄도 몰랐어.
This place was also so huge that it took quite a while to walk around and see everything. There were a lot of stairs and the course was long, so it felt like I had to exercise a bit. Haha, but I didn’t even realize how hard it was because I was amazed every now and then.
🏞️ 주변 가볼 만한 곳 추천! Recommended places to visit nearby!
삼척까지 왔는데 환선굴만 보고 가긴 아쉽잖아? 주변에 가볼 만한 곳도 많더라구!
You came all the way to Samcheok, but it would be a shame to only see Hwanseongul Cave, right? There are many places to visit nearby!
1. 대금굴
환선굴이랑 같이 있는 동굴인데, 여긴 모노레일을 타고 가야만 들어갈 수 있어. 내부가 완전 비밀스러운 느낌이고, 엄청 신비로워!
Daegumgul Cave
It is a cave located next to Hwanseongul Cave, but you can only enter by taking the monorail. The interior feels completely secretive and is incredibly mysterious!
2. 삼척해변 & 맹방해수욕장
삼척은 동굴도 멋지지만, 바다도 예술이야! 환선굴 보고 나서 바다 보러 가면 딱이야. 모래도 고운 편이고, 여름엔 해수욕장으로도 인기 많대.
Samcheok Beach & Maengbang Beach
Samcheok has beautiful caves, but the ocean is also a work of art! It is perfect to go see the ocean after seeing Hwanseongul Cave. The sand is also fine, and it is popular as a beach in the summer.
3. 삼척해상케이블카
바다 위를 가로지르는 케이블카인데, 삼척항과 장호항을 연결해줘. 케이블카 타고 가면서 바다 내려다보면 뷰가 장난 아니야!
Samcheok Marine Cable Car
It is a cable car that crosses the ocean, connecting Samcheok Port and Jangho Port. The view from the cable car down to the ocean is amazing!
4. 추암 촛대바위
동해안 일출 명소로 유명한 곳인데, 바다 위로 솟은 기암괴석이 멋있더라구. 여기서 보는 해돋이도 끝내준다던데, 다음엔 새벽에 가볼까 생각 중이야!
Chuam Candlestick Rock
It is famous as a sunrise spot on the East Coast, and the strangely shaped rocks rising above the ocean are amazing. I heard that the sunrise seen here is also amazing, so I am thinking of going at dawn next time!
🏕️ 환선굴, 꼭 가봐야 할 삼척 여행지! Hwanseongul Cave, a must-visit Samcheok travel destination!
솔직히 동굴 탐험은 막 엄청 기대했던 건 아니었는데, 직접 가보니까 진짜 신세계였어. 규모부터 남다르고, 내부가 워낙 신비해서 사진 찍을 곳도 많고, 걷는 내내 감탄하게 되더라고. 거기다 동굴 안이 시원해서 여름에 더위 피하러 가기에도 완전 딱이야!
To be honest, I wasn't really looking forward to exploring the cave, but it was a whole new world when I actually went there. The scale is extraordinary, and the interior is so mysterious that there are many places to take pictures, and I was amazed the whole time I was walking. Plus, the inside of the cave is cool, so it's perfect for escaping the heat in the summer!
너랑도 꼭 같이 가보고 싶은 곳이야. 너는 사진 찍는 거 좋아하니까 여기 가면 인생샷 엄청 건질 듯! 다음에 삼척 여행 계획할 때 꼭 일정에 넣자! 완전 강추야! 😊✨
This is a place I definitely want to go with you. Since you like taking pictures, I think you'll get a ton of great shots if you go here! Next time you're planning a trip to Samcheok, make sure to include it in your itinerary! I totally recommend it! 😊✨