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Cheongungak Hall (청운각)

Cheongungak Hall (청운각)

18.3 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.

Yeongnamyo (영남요)

Yeongnamyo (영남요)

18.5 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.

Sangju Gotgam Distribution Center Sangju Gotgam Farmers Market (상주곶감유통센터 상주곶감직판장)

Sangju Gotgam Distribution Center Sangju Gotgam Farmers Market (상주곶감유통센터 상주곶감직판장)

18.5 Km    11376     2024-02-23

1154 Yeongnamjeil-ro, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Sangju Gotgam Distribution Center, established with investments from local dried persimmon producers, focuses on distributing and exporting their products. Along with other farm produces from Sangju, it offers a diverse selection of products made from persimmons, including gam yanggaeng (persimmon and sweet red bean jelly), gotgam makgeolli (unrefined dried persimmon rice wine), and hongsi (ripe persimmon). Additionally, the center features a promotion hall where visitors can learn about the history of Sangju's dried persimmons.

Jangeo Iyagi (장어이야기)

Jangeo Iyagi (장어이야기)

18.6 Km    31     2021-03-24

2941, Gyeongsang-daero, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-533-6422

This is a restaurant that serves clean, lightly grilled eel. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The most famous menu is grilled eel.

OmyNara (오미나라)

18.6 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.

Mungyeong Ceramic Museum (문경도자기전시관(문경도자기박물관))

Mungyeong Ceramic Museum (문경도자기전시관(문경도자기박물관))

19.4 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)

19.5 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.