Mungyeong Flying Land (문경활공랜드)

13.2 Km 11199 2024-07-17

80 Hwalgongjang-gil, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-1599-5623

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 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.

Cheongungak Hall (청운각)

13.3 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)

13.4 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)

13.6 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))

14.3 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)

14.4 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.

STX Resort (STX리조트)

16.2 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.

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.

Mungyeongsaejae Yetnal Chapssal Tteok (문경새재옛날찹쌀떡)

16.5 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.

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