Saejae Halmaejip (새재할매집)

17.7Km 2024-02-23

922 Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-571-5600

Nestled in Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park, Saejae Halmaejip is a Korean restaurant celebrated for its gochujang yangnyeom seoksoe gui (grilled red chili paste marinated meat). The menu also features deodeok gui (grilled deodeok), pajeon (green onion pancake), and dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), which perfectly complement the signature gochujang yangnyeom seoksoe gui. This long-standing establishment, favored by many regular customers, has also made appearances in several TV shows.

Mungyeong Tourist Hotel (문경관광호텔)

17.8Km 2019-11-12

32-11, Saejae 2(i)-gil, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-571-8001

Situated in Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park, Mungyeong Tourist Hotel is surrounded by the beauty of nature. Historically, Mungyeongsaejae was the main pathway between the Yeongnam area and Hanyang (the former name of Seoul). The hotel is equipped with excellent amenities and has been the hotel of choice for many famous actors shooting scenes for Korean dramas or films at the Mungyeong KBS Drama Studio.

Mungyeongsaejae Yetnal Chapssal Tteok (문경새재옛날찹쌀떡)

17.8Km 2024-03-18

914 Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Located in the parking lot of Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park, this place serves handmade sweet rice cakes made from red beans and glutinous rice. Horse Warrant Rice Cake, made in a traditional way without using preservatives, is not too sweet and has crispy nuts in it. In the Joseon dynasty, inspectors used horse warrants to commandeer horses for their missions to rural areas. Figures of horses were drawn differently depending on the grade. In particular, these were used to identify secret imperial inspectors who were dispatched to rural areas and secretly carried out inspection duties. You can also taste Secret Royal Inspector Bread made with Omija marmalade from Mungyeong. Word of mouth spreading at Mungyeongsaejae Pass makes it highly recommended to visit early, as it is likely to be sold out early.

Ssanggok Valley (쌍곡구곡)

17.9Km 2022-08-31

242, Ssanggok-ro, Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-542-5267

Ssanggok Valley, which is located in Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, is 10.5km long stretching from Ssanggok village to Jesurijae.

The valley is surrounded by Bobaesan Mountain, Gunjasan Mountain and Bihaksan Mountain and clear water flows all year down the walls of a series of unique rock formations.

Thanks to its scenic beauty, many Confucian scholars used to visit here to enjoy literature and nature.

Ssanggok Valley is composed of nine valleys and each has its own unique atmosphere.

The first valley, Holongso, flows into a swamp area with many old pine trees nearby creating a picturesque view. The second valley is called Sogeumgang and it is said that its appearance changes with every season. Tteokbawi (rice cake rock) Valley gets its name from the shape it takes on, which is like a sliced rice cake. Similar to the first valley, Munsuam Valley, the fourth valley also has water flowing over uniquely shaped rocks with many old pine trees and flora. The fifth valley has quite a view of parallel rocks on both sides, while the sixth valley offers magnificent vistas of water flowing into a pool formed by the rocks. The water cascading down a huge boulder is said to look like the pleats of a woman’s skirt unfolding at the seventh valley. The eighth valley gathers water into a pond shape from the waterfall; legend says that fairies bathe here. The ninth valley is wide and refreshingly cool even during the hottest summer months.

Goesanho Lake (괴산호)

17.9Km 2019-11-13

Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-830-3114

Goesanho Lake is located in the Chilseong-myeon area of Goesan-gun. The lake is abundant in a variety of freshwater fish, which makes it a famous year-round fishing site.

Bapsang Wiui Boyak Hancheop (밥상위의보약한첩 청풍)

18.8Km 2024-03-25

40 Baesiron-ro, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-0065

Bapsang Wiui Boyak Hancheop is a notable restaurant located near the Multae-ri cable car station, renowned for its dedication to serving traditional Jecheon dishes. The restaurant is particularly famous for offering side dishes prepared with local specialties such as deodeok and various types of namul. Its flagship offering, the Boyak Hancheop, is a grilled marinated eel set menu. The restaurant has garnered significant acclaim, having won the Grand Prize in the Chungbuk Traditional Cuisine Contest. Nearby attractions such as the scenic Chungjuho Lake and the Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex enhance the dining experience with cultural enrichment and natural beauty.

Gallongyegok Valley (갈론계곡)

19.3Km 2024-02-26

547, Chilseong-ro 10-gil, Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

속리산국립공원 북부에 있는 깊은 계곡이다. 신선이 내려왔다는 전설과 7마리의 학이 산다는 전설의 바위가 있고, 숲이 우거져 있다. 유리알같이 맑은 계곡이 곳곳에 비경을 만들고 있으며 물놀이하기에도 좋은 곳이다. 입구에 있는 산촌체험관에서는 숙박이 가능하다.

Mungyeong Yakdol Hanu Town (문경약돌한우타운)

19.7Km 2024-10-21

2426 Mungyeong-daero, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-1588-9075

Mungyeong Yakdol Hanu Town is a meat processing facility and restaurant built by Mungyeong City to promote the excellence of Mungyeong Yakdol Hanu, a local specialty, throughout the country. The restaurant is highly recommended as a must-visit place for sightseeing in Mungyeong because of its large space (1 underground floor, 2 above-ground floors) and high-quality Korean beef. The Korean beef raised on pegmatite (a rock that contains beneficial minerals to the human body), also known as "medicine stone" or yakdol in Korea, is known to have a superior taste because it contains low-fat content and is good for your health. Guests can also visit Mungyeong Yakdol Korean Beef butcher shop, which sells Korean beef at half the market price. In addition to grilled meat, there are also many dishes such as bulgogi hot pot, bibimbap, and cold buckwheat noodles.

Mungyeong Ceramic Museum (문경도자기전시관(문경도자기박물관))

19.8Km 2019-03-18

2416, Mungyeong-daero, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6416

Mungyeong is known for its exquisite ceramics. While each piece has its own individual shape and design, as a whole, ceramics of Mungyeong are highly regarded because of their historical and cultural value. Mungyeong is home to a number of master craftsmen as well as Sagijang (referring to craftsmen making chinaware), who have been officially designated National Intangible Cultural Property. As a renowned kiln site producing Buncheongsagi (grayish-blue celadon) since the early Joseon Period, Mungyeong still offers outstanding ceramics that reflect the essence of traditional craftsmanship.

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