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Notable cave · Tongrim County, North Korea

Kulbawi

Kulbawi is a cave in Tongrim County, North Korea.

Kulbawi: 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 Kulbawi

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 Kulbawi — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 39.87659, 124.71829. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Kulbawi open today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Kulbawi?

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

    What are the places to visit near Kulbawi?

    Nearby: Ka Island (river spot, 46 km), Sinmi-do (river spot, 46 km), Wihwa Island (river spot, 48 km), Taipingwan Dam (lake, 66 km), Tongnim-p'okp'o (waterfall, 8 km), Mangil Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km).

    Is Kulbawi worth visiting?

    Kulbawi is listed as a notable cave in North Korea on Spotwander.