Mungyeong Omija Theme Tunnel (문경오미자테마터널)

9.6Km 2024-03-18

1356-1 Mungyeong-daero, Maseong-myeon, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Omija Theme Tunnel is located under Gomosanseong Fortress in Jinnamgyoban, Mungyeong. The Seokhyeon Tunnel, used to transport coal between Jeomchon and Mungyeong, was reborn as a 540-meter-long tunnel for tourism. In addition to cultural spots like the Starlight Tunnel and amazing trick arts, there are also craft shops where visitors can buy Omija, Mungyeong's specialty, and pottery. It is warm in winter and cool in summer because the average temperature is maintained at 15 to 18 degrees throughout the year.

Gomosanseong Fortress (고모산성)

9.8Km 2024-10-21

Sinhyeon-ri, Maseong-myeon, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6414

Located on Ojeongsan Mountain, Sinhyeon-ri, Maseong-myeon, Mungyeong-si, Gomosanseong Fortress is a fortress built for military defense during the Three Kingdoms Period. It played an important role in the battle not only during the Three Kingdoms Period, but also throughout history, including the Goryeo period, the late Joseon period, and the Korean War. Climbing uphill along the fortress wall will lead to an open view of a vast landscape. Night lighting and photo zones have been formed around the fortress to entertain visitors to the fortress.

Seongjubong Recreational Forest (성주봉자연휴양림)

11.8Km 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, former Gaeun Station (문경 구 가은역)

11.9Km 2025-01-30

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)

12.1Km 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)

12.1Km 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.

Yecheon Samgangjumak (예천 삼강주막)

12.5Km 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.

Mungyeong Eco World (문경에코월드)

12.8Km 2024-11-21

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

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series “Queen of Tears”
This is the amusement park Da-hye visited with her family before parting ways. This park is loved by many family visitors because of its various attractions. As you walk through the park and enjoy the sights, you will undoubtedly recall the emotional scene from the drama, where Da-hye hesitated to leave and Soo-cheol’s heartfelt plea to hold onto her brought tears to the audience.

Hoeryongpo Village (회룡포)

14.1Km 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.

Sangju Woosan Auto Campground (상주우산오토캠핑장)

14.3Km 2024-12-16

752 Chaereungsan-ro, Oeseo-myeon, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

As you drive along the quiet country roads away from Sangju, you'll come across a camping site that beautifully preserves the nostalgic atmosphere of an old school. Woosan Camping, a campground remodeled from an elementary school, was also the filming location for a scene in the drama “Castaway Diva,” where Mok-ha (Park Eun-bin) enjoyed camping with Bo-geol (Chae Jong-hyeop) and his family. The cozy schoolyard is equipped with various convenient amenities, such as a convenience store and shower facilities, and there are plenty of fun activities for children, like a sandbox and swings, making it a perfect spot for a family getaway.

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