Yeongnamyo (영남요)

13.1 Km 14377 2023-07-28

579 , Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-571-0907

Located 700 meters from the toll gate in Goesan-ri Hwaryeong Tunnel in Jeungpyeong, Yeongnamyo deals with pottery. Kim Chu-im, the 7th generation member of Baeksan, was born in Gwaneum-ri, Mungyeong-gun, and devoted his life to ceramics. Following the second ancestor Kim Gwang-gyun, the third generation Kim Yeong-soo, and the fourth generation Kim Nak-jip, Baeksan's grandfather Kim Un-hee was selected for the official kiosk of the Joseon dynasty in Bunwon-ri, Gwangju-gun, Gyeonggi-do, and raised his name as a master. Kim Baek-san has received a high reputation for developing his own work called Jeongho Dawan, and it is a result of the fusion of many types of white porcelain and buncheong ware and the master's sincere personality.

OmyNara (오미나라)

13.2 Km 382 2023-08-02

609 , Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

20 years of passion for OmyRose

OmyNara is an Omija winery that manufactures wine using traditional fermentation methods and oak barrel maturation methods using eco-friendly Omija originating in Korean soil. OmyNara also operates various experience programs such as winery tours and making your own commemorative wine, as well as various educational programs such as wine etiquette and basic courses on making authentic sparkling wine. Visit OmyNara guided tour of the winery and enjoy various experiences such as learning about the wine-making process and tasting wine.

Seongjubong Recreational Forest (성주봉자연휴양림)

13.3 Km 29914 2022-09-07

3, Seongjubong-ro, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-541-6512

Seongjubong Recreational Forest is located in the foothills of Seongjubong Peak (alt. 606 m), and filled with a lush forest, clean water, and beautiful surroundings. The forest is equipped with basic facilities to maintain the natural environment and ambience for relaxation. Accommodation facilities include forest cabins, a training center, and camping sites. Additional amenities include seminar halls, a forest education center, pavilions, a water playground, and more. The forest also has walking trails of varying levels for all to enjoy.

Mungyeong Ceramic Museum (문경도자기전시관(문경도자기박물관))

14.0 Km 11134 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.

Mungyeong Yakdol Hanu Town (문경약돌한우타운)

14.1 Km 129656 2024-03-18

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.

Yecheon Samgangjumak (예천 삼강주막)

15.8 Km 25031 2021-07-31

27, Samgangni-gil, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-650-6905

A place where people can see traditional jumak (small taverns serving food and liquor), Samgangjumak once sold food to people who travel through Samgang Port, offered rooms for peddlers to stay, and provided poets with a place to rest.

Built around 1900, this tavern is small but the floor plan is so compact that its historical value in Korean architecture is high. It also reflects the local history and culture of the past. Now, it is a tourist attraction where visitors can experience food and the atmosphere of Korea's culture in the past.

Mungyeongsaejae Yetnal Chapssal Tteok (문경새재옛날찹쌀떡)

16.1 Km 1 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.

Mungyeong Tourist Hotel (문경관광호텔)

16.2 Km 19709 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.

Saejae Halmaejip (새재할매집)

16.2 Km 6691 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.

Mungyeongsaejae Youth Hostel (문경새재 유스호스텔)

16.2 Km 18911 2020-03-16

913-14, Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-571-5533

Situated at the bottom of a mountain, the hostel is set deep in the heart of nature. The hostel attracts many visitors year-round thanks to its many nearby attractions: Mungyeong Provincial Park, Mungyeong KBS Drama Studio, Mungyeong Coal Museum, Museum of Old Roads, and the Mungyeong Ceramic Museum. Visitors can also enjoy paragliding at Mungyeong Flying Land or ride the Mungyeong Rail Bike.

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