Daeyasan Mountain (대야산)

10.7Km 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.

Mungyeong Spa (문경종합온천)

10.9Km 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.

Korea Tea Cup Museum (한국다완박물관)

10.9Km 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.

Chungju Mireukdaewon Stone Temple Site (충주 미륵대원지)

11.1Km 2021-03-19

150, Mireungnisaji-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-850-6724

Mireukdaewon Stone Temple Site, Historic Site No. 317, faces south in the basin of the Haneuljae Pass between Chungcheongbuk-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is said that Mauitaeja, the last prince of the Silla Kingdom, had a dream one night as he was traveling to Geumgangsan Mountain where the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva instructed him to erect a statue of Buddha. As a result, he built a temple to honor the goddess’ wish at the current site of Mireuk-ri. The temple name was discovered through excavation research in 1977 and 1978 by Cheongju University, while the temple grounds were more thoroughly investigated by a team of researchers from Ewha Woman's University in 1980.

Goesan Natural Dream Park (자연드림파크(괴산))

11.8Km 2025-10-24

240 Jayeondream-gil, Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Featured in movie "Honey Sweet," where V&B Research Center, a place Researcher Chiho worked, was filmed. The park features an eco-friendly agricultural restaurant, cafe, beer bar, singing room, sauna, bowling alley, arcade, billiards, movie theater, and hotel. It's a cultural hub that offers craft workshop tours, inspection center tours, and experience programs such as healing culinary sessions and crafting your own souvenirs.

Daeyasan Yongchugyegok Valley (대야산 용추계곡)

12.3Km 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.

Gallongyegok Valley (갈론계곡)

12.9Km 2024-02-26

547, Chilseong-ro 10-gil, Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

속리산국립공원 북부에 있는 깊은 계곡이다. 신선이 내려왔다는 전설과 7마리의 학이 산다는 전설의 바위가 있고, 숲이 우거져 있다. 유리알같이 맑은 계곡이 곳곳에 비경을 만들고 있으며 물놀이하기에도 좋은 곳이다. 입구에 있는 산촌체험관에서는 숙박이 가능하다.

Mungyeong Eco World (문경에코월드)

13.0Km 2025-10-24

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.

Kim Woo-yeon Hanjeongsik (김우연한정식)

13.2Km 2024-02-16

15-12 Chungminrodeokunri-gil, Gammul-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Indulge in a wholesome and traditional Korean meal featuring Goesan's celebrated corn. Corn is the star ingredient here, enhancing the flavors of each dish with its sweetness. The highlight of the menu is the Grilled Corn and Galbi Patties Set Menu, where generous servings of corn kernels are combined with succulent galbi patties—finely minced pork or beef shaped into meatballs and grilled to perfection. Corn also plays a versatile role, infusing a natural sweetness into a variety of dishes, including porridge, salad, rice, and pancakes. Each dish is handcrafted with care, eschewing artificial sweeteners or seasoning, to bring you an authentic taste of Korean cuisine. Please note that the Grilled Corn and Galbi Patties Set Menu is available for groups of two or more, and reservations are required to savor this signature experience.

Seonyudonggyegok Valley (선유구곡(선유동계곡))

13.3Km 2021-07-29

179, Seonyudong-gil, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-832-4347

Seonyudonggyegok Valley is located in Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do Province. Including Seonyudongmun, the playground for the mountain gods, a total of nine valleys form the area: Gyeongcheonbyeok, Haksoam, Yeondallo, Waryongpok, Nangadae, Gigugam, Guam, and Eunseonam.

Seonnyudonggyegok Valley is famous for the legend that mountain gods came to savor fresh mountain spring water. A renowned geographical account, Taekriji, published in 1751, stated that Seonyudonggyegok Valley boasted some of the best scenery. One of the most eminent Confucian scholars of the Joseon dynasty, Lee Hwang spent nine months in this beautiful valley. He gave names to all his favorite places, which still remain to this day.

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