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Mungyeongsaejae Open Set

Mungyeongsaejae Open Set

문경새재 오픈세트장 · Gyeongbuk · Neighbourhoods & streets

This open set is a filming location for popular historical dramas such as "Kingdom (2019)," "The Red Sleeve (2021)," and "The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)," and is connected to Mungyeong Provincial Park. One of the most famous spots is the Gwanghwamun Set, which vividly embodies Gwanghwamun Gate. The set has various settings such as a hanok village, downtown area, and a common people's village, spread over a large site, making visitors feel as if they have traveled back in time to the Joseon dynasty.

TypeNeighbourhoods & streets
RegionGyeongbuk
Address932 Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
HoursNovember-February 09:00-17:00 / March-October 09:00-18:00
ClosedJanuary 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving day), maintenence periods, filming periods

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

What's on nearby

Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.

Within walking distance

Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park (문경새재도립공원)
right next door

Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park

Museum of Old Roads (옛길박물관)
right next door

Museum of Old Roads

Cheongungak Hall (청운각)
3.7 km away

Cheongungak Hall

Korea Tea Cup Museum (한국다완박물관)
4.5 km away

Korea Tea Cup Museum

Bongmyeongsan Suspension Bridge (봉명산 출렁다리)
4.9 km away

Bongmyeongsan Suspension Bridge

Mungyeong Eco World (문경에코월드)
11.6 km away

Mungyeong Eco World

Mungyeong Seonyudonggyegok Valley (선유동계곡(문경))
14.2 km away

Mungyeong Seonyudonggyegok Valley

Daeyasan Mountain (대야산)
14.4 km away

Daeyasan Mountain