Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple (대승사(문경))

0m 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.

Mungyeong Dansan Monorail (문경단산 모노레일)

9.0 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.

Yecheon Suspension Bridge Village (예천 출렁다리마을)

10.6 Km 7308 2024-02-23

826 Yongmungyeongcheon-ro, Yongmun-myeon, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Yecheon Suspension Bridge Village offers a picturesque setting with its crystalline waters and mountainous landscapes by day, and a celestial canopy of stars by night. The village provides a range of accommodation options suitable for groups of three to fifteen people. Guests have the opportunity to delve into the rural lifestyle with hands-on experience programs in the vegetable garden, involving the preparation of dishes and syrups using the village's own freshly grown agricultural produce. For those looking to explore the vicinity, nearby attractions include Choganjeong Pavilion, Gyeongcheonho Lake, and Seoaksa Temple, each offering its unique charm and cultural insights.

Mungyeong Flying Land (문경활공랜드)

10.6 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.

Seonam Garden (선암가든)

13.8 Km 29089 2024-03-18

38, Sangseonam-gil, Danseong-myeon, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
043-422-1447

Seonam Garden serves folk dishes at the foot of Doraksan Mountain, one of the 100 most famous mountains in Korea. Its signature menus are tojongdak baeksuk (whole chicken soup) and maeuntang (spicy fish stew). Visitors can also enjoy sanchae jeongsik (wild vegetable dish set menu), deodeok gui (grilled deodeok), healthy dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), and handmade dongdongju (rice wine, similar to makgeolli), along with buchimgae (pancakes) and sondubu (handmade bean curd). These are accompanied by about ten elegant and delicious side dishes.

Yecheon Geumdangsil Village (예천 금당실마을)

14.0 Km 38840 2024-02-23

54 Geumdangsil-gil, Yongmun-myeon, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Yecheon Geumdangsil Village is celebrated for its cultural relics and traditional houses, earning its name for resembling a lotus flower afloat on water. Visitors can explore the remnants of Yi Yuin's expansive 99-room house, dating back to the late Joseon era. The village is also home to significant cultural landmarks such as Choganjeong Pavilion, Yongmunsa Temple, Geumgokseowon Confucian Academy, and Bansongjae Gotaek (Kim Bin's Old House). A standout feature of the village is the Geumdangsil Pine Forest, recognized as a natural monument. This impressive pine grove, comprising over 900 trees, spans 800 meters, stretching from the base of Omibong Peak in Geumdangsil to the vicinity of Yongmun Elementary School.

Korea Tea Cup Museum (한국다완박물관)

14.6 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 Spa (문경종합온천)

14.7 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.

Cheongungak Hall (청운각)

14.9 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.

Mungyeong Rail Bike (문경 철로자전거(레일바이크))

15.7 Km 17142 2024-02-23

155 Jinnam 1-gil, Maseong-myeon, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

In Mungyeong, a former coal mining region, railroads were initially constructed for transporting coal and people. After the mines were shut down, these railroads were abandoned. However, they have since been transformed into tracks for railbikes and miniature trains. Today, visitors can enjoy the stunning landscape while traveling along the meandering railroads that cut through the valley.

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