North Gyeongsang · 문경시
Mungyeong: what to see and do
A mountain town built around Saejae, an old mountain pass, with film sets, forest trails and a famous sour-sweet berry.
Known for
- Mungyeong Saejae old mountain road and park
- Mungyeong Saejae Open Set, a Joseon-era film set
- Omija Theme Tunnel, about the five-flavour berry
What to do
Walk the Saejae road through the forest and see the Open Set, with its Gwanghwamun gate replica and a market street.
Tip: Bongcheonsa Temple has asters in bloom from September to October, a good time to take photos.
From Seoul: KTX-Eum 2 h
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