Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park (문경새재도립공원)

16.3 Km 16818 2023-02-13

932, Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-571-0709

Mungyeongsaejae Pass, which crosses Joryeongsan Mountain, has always been the highest and most dangerous mountain pass in Korea, being reputed to be too tall for even birds to fly over. The three gates of Juheulgwan, Jogokgwan, and Joryeonggwan were built for national defense after the Imjin War (1592-1598). These three gates are designated collectively as Historic Site No. 147. The area between the three gates was designated a provincial park in 1981. The path from the first gate to the last passes through beautiful forests and takes roughly four hours round-trip. Also located within the park boundaries is Mungyeongsaejae Open Set, used for filming historical dramas.

Mungyeong Chasabal Festival (문경찻사발축제)

16.3 Km 34138 2024-03-13

932 Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-571-7677

Mungyeong Chasabal Festival takes place at Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park in Gyeongsangbuk-do, an area famous for traditional ceramics. Visitors will be able to learn about the mysterious art of how these traditional ceramics are made.

Mungyeongsaejae Open Set (문경새재 오픈세트장)

16.3 Km 6 2023-07-28

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

Time travel to the Joseon dynasty period
This open set is a filming location for popular dramas "Kingdom (2019)," "The Red Sleeve (2021)," and "The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)," and is connected to Mungyeong Provincial Park. One of the most famous spots is the Gwanghwamun Set, which vividly embodies Gwanghwamun Gate. The set has various settings such as a Hanok village, the downtown area, and a common people's village, spread over a large site, making visitors feel as if they have traveled back in time to the Joseon dynasty.

Daeyasan Mountain (대야산)

16.4 Km 57267 2024-02-22

Gaeun-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Daeyasan Mountain is a stunning peak standing at an elevation of 931 meters within the confines of Songnisan National Park. It boasts picturesque valleys, including Seonyudonggyegok Valley and Yongchugyegok Valley. Among the notable attractions within Yongchugyegok Valley is the Yongchupokpo Falls, characterized by its three-tiered cascades, with a unique heart-shaped pool formed amidst the milky-white granite. After a 20-minute ascent from Yongchu, visitors can experience the breathtaking sight of moonlight reflecting off the rocks and the valley, known as Woryeongdae.

Museum of Old Roads (옛길박물관)

16.5 Km 16101 2023-07-28

944, Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-8372

The Museum of Old Roads offers the history of traditional roads and routes in Korea. In the past, Mungyeongsaejae was a transportation hub for the people of Korea, particularly during the Joseon Period. Mungyeongsaejae is home to Haneuljae (one of the oldest roads in Korea, first established in 156 AD), Tokkibiri (a famous trade route), and Yugok Station (a transport hub in the Yeongnam area).

Even though the importance of the roads as travel routes has diminished over time, they continue to increase in cultural significance, conveying the area’s rich traditional heritage to visitors. The Museum of Old Roads was opened in 2009 after having been remodeled from the Mungyeongsaejae Museum, which mainly dealt with local history.

STX Resort (STX리조트)

16.5 Km 12863 2020-05-27

509, Cheonghwa-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-460-5000

STX Resort located near Ssangyonggyegok Valley in Mungyeong. The resort is well suited to guests looking to visit nearby attractions such as Songnisan National Park, Cheonghwasan, Yeonyeopsan, and Dojangsan Mountains, or simply looking to relax in nature. The resort is designed with a luxurious European style and features a variety of amenities, including a hot spring spa, live performance cafe, and both Korean and Western dining options.

Hoeryongpo Village (회룡포)

16.6 Km 10566 2021-02-18

92-16, Hoeryong-gil, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-653-6696

Hoeryongpo Village is surrounded by the winding Naeseongcheon Stream, a tributary of the Nakdonggang River. The course of the stream has almost turned the entire village into an island. The best views of the scenic nature can be seen from Jangansa Temple.

Hoeryongpo Village is jar-shaped, surrounded by the river, and has pristine waters and white sandy shores. The shore gives way to trees, and there is a well-developed farm further inland. There used to be almost 20 households in this village, but now only 9 households remain. It takes less than an hour to tour the entire village.

Daeyasan Yongchugyegok Valley (대야산 용추계곡)

16.9 Km 13713 2021-02-16

Gaeun-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6414

Yongchugyegok Valley is considered the most majestic among the eight scenic views of Mungyeong. The valley is locating along the rocky foothills of Daeyasan Mountain, bordering Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. According to legends, this valley was where two dragons soared into the heavens and their traces still remain on the two huge granite rocks. The valley is also known to have a pool of water that never dries up, and people of the past would come here to pray for rain at times of drought.

Seonyudonggyegok Valley (Mungyeong) (선유동계곡(문경))

17.2 Km 18402 2019-11-19

Wanjang-ri, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6414

Seonyudonggyegok Valley in Mungyeong is longer and more beautiful than the valley of the same name in Goesan. Daeyasan Mountain (931 meters) runs across both valleys, which are 10 kilometers apart from each other. The valley is relatively untouched as it is not yet well known to the public. At the beginning and the end of the trail are Hakcheonjeong and Chirujeong Pavilions, respectively. Both sides of the valley are lined with thick forests of ancient pine trees. A number of stone carvings can be found in the forest, and the most famous one reads “Seonyugyegok.” It was written by Choi Chi-won, a leading scholar of the Silla kingdom.

Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple (대승사(문경))

18.5 Km 8661 2020-06-25

283, Daeseungsa-gil, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-552-7105

Situated on Sabulsan Mountain, Daeseungsa Temple is a beautiful building, rich in history. The name of the mountain on which the temple was built was originally called Gongdeoksan, but was later known as Sabulsan. The name, Sabulsan, (meaning “Four Buddhas”) comes from the legend of the Silla Period in which a large stone shrouded with red silk and etched with four faces of Buddha mysteriously descended upon the mountain. Upon hearing the news of this miraculous event, the king at the time (King Jinpyeong) immediately visited the spot and had the temple built next to the sacred stone.

The temple was partially destroyed by fire in the summer of 1922, but was restored in 1927 thanks to the efforts of Monks Uiun, Chwiwol, and Deoksan. In January 1958, the temple once again suffered fire damage, leaving only a few buildings (Geukrakjeon, Myeongbujeon, and Sansingak) untouched. Monks Daehyu, Seolwol, and Jeongam helped to restore the temple and the temple has remained well-preserved ever since.

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