Songam Cavern, an Underground Scenic Spot of the DPRK

There are many underground scenic spots in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea renowned for many beautiful mountains like Paektu, Kumgang, Myohyang and Chilbo. 

The Songam Cavern is one of them.

Situated in Sonam-dong, Kaechon, South Phyongan Province, it is a natural cavern with myriads of stone flowers, stone icicles, stalagmites, stalactites and stone columns which were formed from the dolomites created billion years ago.

Consisting of a trunk and dozens of branches, it exhibits indescribable scenes in over ten sections including Kuanmun, Phokpho and Kiam.

 

Entrance to the Songam Cavern

 

Parts of the Songam Cavern