Olive Young - Mungyeong City Hall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 문경시청점) - Area information - Korea travel information

Olive Young - Mungyeong City Hall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 문경시청점)

16.9Km    2025-10-28

231, Danggyo-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Himart - Mungyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 문경점)

17.0Km    2024-06-26

258, Donggyo-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Jamsa Insect Plant (잠사곤충사업장)

17.6Km    2023-10-23

1621-27 Muun-ro, Hamchang-eup, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Jamsa Insect Plant in Sangju is a tourist site where visitors can enjoy a green experience with insects, especially silkworms. Silkworm farming is a traditional industry of Korea, with connections in modern times to both the tourism and medical industries. The plant is divided into the silkworm experience hall and the insect ecology exhibition hall. The silkworm hall showcases the different types of silkworms and butterflies, while uses AR and VR technology to educate visitors on the life of insects.

Korea Hanbok Promotion Institute (한국한복진흥원)

17.6Km    2023-10-23

1591 Muun-ro, Hamchang-eup, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Korea Hanbok Promotion Institute opened April 2021 in Sangju as the first public cultural facility dedicated to hanbok. The main hall on the first floor showcases the beautiful colors of hanbok through many displays. In the Hanbok Experience Hall, visitors can try on both traditional and modern hanbok, while the Traditional Clothing Story Hall tells of the changes in hanbok design over time. The Media Hall shows videos and films of hanbok featured in drams and movies. The Korea Hanbok Promotion Institute is a must-visit attraction for anyone who is interested in hanbok.

Hamchang Silk Museum (함창명주박물관)

17.7Km    2023-10-23

1593 Muun-ro, Hamchang-eup, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hamchang Silk Museum is dedicated to increasing the awareness and appreciation of naturally made silk. The area has been famous for its silk production since the Silla dynasty, and is even now home to the nation's largest silk market. The Hamchang Silk Museum, located within Hamchang Silk Theme Park, exhibits this long history.

Woraksan National Park (월악산국립공원)

18.0Km    2023-03-24

1647, Mireuksonggye-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-3250

Woraksan National Park is located along the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range between Sobaeksan and Songnisan Mountains. The rugged mountain is softened by the waterfalls and small pools found within the valleys. The area was designated as a national park on December 31, 1984. The mountain is surrounded by Chungjuho Lake to the north, the Eight Scenic Views of Danyang and Sobaeksan Mountain to the east, and Mungyeongsaejae Pass and Songnisan Mountain to the south. The main peak of Woraksan National Park is Yeongbong Peak, reaching an altitude of 1,097 meters above sea level. The path there is steep, with sections of rock stretching 150 meters in x_height. There is also a 4-kilometer-long path circling the base rock.

Daeyasan Mountain (대야산)

18.5Km    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 Seonyudonggyegok Valley (선유동계곡(문경))

18.7Km    2025-10-23

Wanjang-ri, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6392

Seonyudonggyegok Valley in Mungyeong is longer and more beautiful than the valley of the same name in Goesan. Daeyasan Mountain (931 meters) runs across both valleys, which are 10 kilometers apart from each other. The valley is relatively untouched as it is not yet well known to the public. At the beginning and the end of the trail are Hakcheonjeong and Chirujeong Pavilions, respectively. Both sides of the valley are lined with thick forests of ancient pine trees. A number of stone carvings can be found in the forest, and the most famous one reads “Seonyugyegok.” It was written by Choi Chi-won, a leading scholar of the Silla kingdom.

Songgyegyegok Valley (송계계곡)

18.8Km    2022-07-25

Mireuksonggye-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-3250

Songgyegyegok Valley lies at the foot of Woraksan Mountain in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do. Crystal-clear water flows between the rocks that are scattered throughout the valley. The valley is a perfect summer getaway as the forest and cool water provide much needed shelter from the heat. In fall, visitors can enjoy fall foliage. There are various attractions in the mountain for visitors to explore.

Sangnok Hotel (수안보상록호텔)

19.2Km    2025-01-07

22, Jujeongsan-ro, Suanbo-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-845-3500

The Sangnok Hotel is a first class (four-star) hotel located in Suanbo, an area known for its hotsprings and natural landscape. The hotel has 101 guestrooms, a seminar room, lecture hall, conference room, banquet hall, and grand halls for big gatherings.

The hotsprings of Suanbo boast an impressive 1000-year history and the water is known to be benefial for relieving fatigue and treating certain diseases.