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Notable cave · North Hwanghae, North Korea

Ŏrŭm-gul

Ŏrŭm-gul is a cave in North Hwanghae, North Korea.

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Ŏrŭm-gul: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Ŏrŭm-gul

Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Ŏrŭm-gul — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.70688, 126.53049. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ŏrŭm-gul open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Ŏrŭm-gul yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Ŏrŭm-gul?

    Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Ŏrŭm-gul?

    Nearby: Myeolaksan Mountain (viewpoint, 67 km), Chongrung Temple (temple, 71 km), Tomb of King Tongmyong (fort, 71 km), Chisŏkchŭmŏni-gul (cave, 2 km), Hanyang-gul (cave, 2 km), Ch'ungjin-gul (cave, 7 km).

    Is Ŏrŭm-gul worth visiting?

    Ŏrŭm-gul is listed as a notable cave in North Korea on Spotwander.