Step inside Gwangmyeong Cave: Former mine transforms into space for meditation, music
Ten beanbag chairs, each large enough for one person to lie down, fill the dark cavern. A single shaft of light filters through an opening on one side, but it is nowhere near enough to illuminate the deep darkness. Even taking a single step requires carefully following the guide's cellphone flashlight. It is hard to believe that this is part of a tourist attraction visited by around 1 million…
The Gwangmyeong Cave, a former mine located in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi Province, has been transformed into a unique space for meditation and music. The cavern, which stretches a total of 7.8 kilometers, only has about 2 kilometers routinely open to visitors. However, efforts to utilize the restricted areas began in July 2020, with three previously inaccessible sections opening up. This year, two more sections - one above ground and one underground - are being opened temporarily.
Inside the dark cave, visitors find ten beanbag chairs, each large enough for one person to lie down. A single shaft of light filters through an opening on one side, providing just enough illumination for visitors to navigate. Due to the limited lighting, careful guidance using a cellphone flashlight is necessary when taking a single step. Despite this challenging environment, over 1 million people visit the cave annually, making it a popular tourist attraction.
The Dark Immersive Meditation program is currently taking place throughout August in the above-ground section of the cave. This unique experience allows visitors to explore the cave's depths while engaging in a meditative practice. The underground section is also set to open, offering visitors a new perspective on this hidden gem.
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