Address

932, Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 문경시 문경읍 새재로 932 (문경읍)

Type

National & Provincial & County Parks

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-571-0709

Homepage

http://saejae.gbmg.go.kr
(Korean only)

• Information
  Introduction
  There are 3 legendary boundary gates at Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park, on rough mountaintops, which are reputed to be too tall for even birds to fly over.
  Mungyeongsaejae, which overlays Mt. Joryeongsan, has always been the highest and most dangerous mountain pass. It was cleared during the time of King Taejong (r. 1400-1418) of Joseon Period, and was used until a new road was built through the Ihwaryeong Gyegok Valley.
  The boundary gates and castle walls were raised after the Japanese Invasion of Korea (1592 and 1598). The second boundary gate, Jogokgwan, was raised in 1594, and in 1708 Juheulgwan and Joryeonggwan were raised and used as fortresses for national defense. They were damaged after that point, but in 1966 the No. 1, 2, and 3 boundary gates and castle walls were designated collectively as historical relic No. 147 and were later restored in 1976.
  Take the big road beside boundary gate No. 1 of southeastern Korea, Juheulgwan, for about 1.5km and you’ll arrive at Joryeongwon. There are only stonewalls left from the many inn-like dwellings, which were built to accommodate government officials on official tour. Past the tavern, which was restored in 1983, you’ll reach the Jogokgwan. The area around Jogokgwan is famous for its birch trees, and the Mungyeongsaejae Revolt Monument can be seen on the left side of the road.
  It’s 3.4km from Jogokgwan to Joryeonggwan, through a walkway with its harmonious scenery of rocks and cool streams. Instead of taking the big road, you can take the road with the sounds of stream water, to a waterfall. 30 minutes farther and you’ll arrive at Hyeguksa Temple.
  Hyeguksa Temple is at the edge of Juheulsan, and is the place where King Gongmin (reign 1351~1374) stayed while avoiding the peasant uprising. Past Hyeguksa Temple and the Royal Palace about 1km, you’ll reach the sacred peak of Mt, Juheulsan. The view of the winding mountain ranges from the mountaintop is spectacular. From the mountain top, past the valley, is Jogokgwan.
  The 3rd boundary gate is at Juheulsan (1,106m), and it takes about 4~5 hours to get to Jogokgwan from Juheulgwan. The area was designated as a Provincial Park in 1981.
  KBS drama studio is located in Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park, specializing in historical dramas, and it is the largest scale studio in the world. There are three palaces and many houses from the Goryeo Period, spread over 60,000 m2.
  
  Telephone
  +82-54-571-0709
  
  Closed
  New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  * On Set <Great King Sejong>
  Individuals: Adults 2,000 won / Youths 1,000 won / Children 500 won
  Groups: Adults 1,500 won / Youths 800 won / Children 400 won
  
  * Mungyeong Saejae Ecological Center
  Individuals: Adults 1,000 won / Youths 700 won / Children 500 won
  Groups: Adults 800 won / Youths 500 won / Children 300 won
  
  ※ Adults (ages 19-64) / Youths (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 7-12)
  ※ Groups: 20 people or more
  
  Parking Fees
  - Light-weighted car: 1,000 won
  - Sedan: 2,000 won
  - Bus and bus (25+ seats): 4,000 won
  
  Korean Info. Service
  Pre-reservation required by Cultural tour guide (groups of 20 people or more)
  * Tel: +82-54-550-6393
  
  
• Tourist Sites

  • 

    Mungyeongsaejae Open Set (문경새재 오픈 세트장)

    Region : Mungyeong-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Industrial Tours
    Mungyeongsaejae Open Set was created in 2000 for the filming of KBS drama "Taejo Wang Geon." The set became famous and was used for a variety of historical publ...

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    Museum of Old Roads (옛길박물관)

    Region : Mungyeong-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Museums
    The Museum of Old Roads (Former Mungyeongsaejae Museum) offers the history of traditional roads and routes in Korea. In the past, Mungyeongsaejae was a transpor...

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    Mungyeong Ceramic Museum (문경도자기전시관(문경도자기박물관))

    Region : Mungyeong-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    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 b...

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    Mungyeong Confucian Museum (문경유교문화관)

    Region : Mungyeong-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    Mungyeong Confucian Museum is located right next to Mungyeong Ceramics Center at the entrance of Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park. It is a great place to learn ...

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    Joryeongsan Mountain (조령산)

    Region : Mungyeong-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Mountains
    Joryeongsan Mountain divides Mungyeong (Gyeongsangbuk-do) and Goesan (Chungcheongbuk-do), and is situated at the far end of Baekdudaegan (the mountain range con...

• Accommodation

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    Mungyeong Tourist Hotel (문경관광호텔)

    Region : Mungyeong-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Situated in Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park, Mungyeong Tourist Hotel is surrounded by the beauty of nature. Historically, Mungyeongsaejae was the main pathway b...

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    Mungyeongsaejae Youth Hostel (문경새재 유스호스텔)

    Region : Mungyeong-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Youth Hostel
    Situated at the bottom of a mountain, the hostel is set deep in the heart of nature. The hostel attracts many visitors year-round thanks to its many nearby attr...

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    Hotel West of Canaan - Goodstay 호텔웨스트오브가나안 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이]

    Region : Goesan-gun Chungcheongbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Hotel West of Canaan, a European-style high-class family hotel, offers guests comfort and coziness amid a splendid natural environment and high-end interiors. G...

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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Mungyeong Interciy Bus Terminal, take the city bus bound for Mungyeonggwanmun (bus runs every hour).
  Get off at Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park Parking lot bus stop (Estimated travel: about 10 min). 

  
  

  
  
  

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