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Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park

Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park

문경새재도립공원 · Gyeongbuk · Parks & nature

Mungyeongsaejae Pass, which crosses Joryeongsan Mountain, has always been the highest and most dangerous mountain pass in Korea, being reputed to be too tall for even birds to fly over. The three gates of Juheulgwan, Jogokgwan, and Joryeonggwan were built for national defense after the Imjin War (1592-1598). These three gates are designated collectively as Historic Site No. 147. The area between the three gates was designated a provincial park in 1981. The path from the first gate to the last passes through beautiful forests and takes roughly four hours round-trip. Also located within the park boundaries is Mungyeongsaejae Open Set, used for filming historical dramas.

TypeParks & nature
RegionGyeongbuk
Address932 Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission can change — check the official page before you go.

Within walking distance

Mungyeongsaejae Open Set (문경새재 오픈세트장)
right next door

Mungyeongsaejae Open Set

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 (선유동계곡(문경))

Daeyasan Mountain (대야산)
14.4 km away

Daeyasan Mountain