Saetojong Wangsundae (새토종왕순대)

7.0 Km 99 2021-03-20

8, Hamchangsijang 2-gil, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-541-2262

The locals‘ favorite restaurant. This Korean dishes is located in Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The most famous menu is blood sausage and rice soup.

Mungyeong, former Gaeun Station (문경 구 가은역)

7.4 Km 24486 2020-02-29

2441, Daeya-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6401

Mungyeong, former Gaeun Station is a whistle stop in Wangneung-ri, Gaeun-eup, Mungeyong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The station was designated as Registered Cultural Property No. 304 on December 4, 2006.

Gaeun Open Set (문경 가은오픈세트장)

7.5 Km 1 2024-03-18

112 Wangneung-gil, Gaeun-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gaeun Open Set is a filming site located within Mungyeong Ecoworld. Through in-depth historical research, it realistically recreates the city in the old days, making it an important location for TV series and history education. There are a total of three filming locations. The first filming location has palaces, including Goguryeo Palace, thatched-roof houses, inns, and a grand gate of actual size. It is known as the filming location for various dramas such as "The King of Legend (2010)," "Ja Myung Go (2009)," "Yeon Gaesomun (2006)," and "Strongest Chil Woo (2008)." It is still popular as a filming location for many other dramas. Also located within Mungyeong Ecoworld is the Coal Museum, so many tourists visit them together. It is possible to travel from the Coal Museum to the first filming location by riding the monorail, which runs every 15 minutes.

Mungyeong Coal Museum (문경석탄박물관)

7.5 Km 19795 2019-03-18

112, Wangneung-gil, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6424

The Mungyeong Coal Museum exhibits the history of coal and explains its important contribution to Korea's rapid industrialization. Systematic exhibition of coal and related information helps visitors understand the vital role that coal has played in shaping modern life. The museum displays coal-related relics in addition to scholarly materials.

The museum offers various exhibition halls: the Central Exhibition Hall (1F-2F), Outdoor Exhibition Hall, Mine Exhibition Hall, and Miner’s Private House Exhibition Hall. Though coal, one of Korea’s few natural resources, used to be the driving force of the Korean industry and economy, it has become less visible due to the emergence of oil and natural gas. The museum helps visitors appreciate this forgotten resource as well as the lives of miners in Mungyeong, once one of the most productive coalfields in Korea.

Hu's Silk (허씨비단직물)

7.8 Km 1 2023-06-19

19 , Eopung-ro, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-541-3730

In the heart of Sangju known as the town of three white things (rice, silk cocoons, and dried persimmons), Hu's Silk has been providing beautiful silk for generations, using the traditional silk weaving technique with few additional equipments. They also offer small and large experience programs and visit to the Hamchang Silk Road Museum opened in 2012 will make the trip complete.

Mungyeong Spa (문경종합온천)

12.1 Km 15455 2023-04-07

24, Oncheon 2-gil, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-571-2002

Mungyeong Spa is an enormous hot springs complex that first opened in March 2001 and is able to accommodate up to 2,500 visitors at one time, as well as up to 1,000 vehicles in the spacious parking lot.

It offers two types of hot springs water. The yellow earth-colored hot springs water comes from 900 meters underground and the other hot springs water comes from 750 meters below the ground.

Korea Tea Cup Museum (한국다완박물관)

12.3 Km 0 2023-10-20

2-1 Oncheon 5-gil, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Korea Tea Cup Museum opened in March of 2022 as the first museum dedicated solely to displaying dawon, traditional tea cups. The museum displays around 700 cups from the past to modern times, while maintaing over 2,500 tea cups in storage for rotational exhibitions. The museum is operated by Kim Seon-sik, an eight-generation potter. A range of experience programs is available with advance reservation.

Mungyeong Dansan Monorail (문경단산 모노레일)

12.4 Km 0 2023-08-21

Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Mungyeong Dansan Monorail allows riders to take in the beauty of the Baekdu Mountain Range that surrounds Mungyeong over a 3.6 km-long course. Dansan Mountain has been famous for its pure environment for a long time. More recently, the area has become known as a filming site for various dramas.

Mungyeong Flying Land (문경활공랜드)

12.7 Km 11199 2023-06-28

80, Hwalgongjang-gil, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-4690-4675

Mungyeong Flying Land, a top paragliding facility, is conveniently located in Mungyeong, which offers excellent conditions for this amazing sport. Mungyeong’s geographic features create an excellent updraft and steady winds, and the area’s total absence of high-tension wires provides plenty of wide-open space for a safe landing. Paragliding at this site offers a spectacular view thanks to the several mountain terrains that surround the area. There also many tourist attractions nearby such as Mungyeong Spa, Mungyeongsaejae Pass, and more.

Cheongungak Hall (청운각)

12.9 Km 0 2023-10-20

35 Cheongun-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Cheongungak Hall was the living quarters for President Park Chung Hee from 1937 to 1940 while he was working as an elementary school teacher. After becoming president, he would often visit the hall when there were events in the area of Mungyeong. Cheongungak Hall was built in 1928 and is a prime example of 20th century architecture. Currently the hall serves as an exhibition space for photos of the president and items he used during his time here.

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