About the Mungyeong Saejae Road

This mountain pass used to be the main link on the Yeongnam Road that connected the Yeongnam and Giho regions during the Joseon period. It created a hub for social, economic, and cultural exchange, as well as for national defense. The word 'Saejae' refers to a pass that a bird could hardly fly over, a pass full of flame grass, a pass between the upper and lower passes, and a new pass.

• 1st Gateway (Juheulgwan)

  

  Upon entering Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park, you will first see Mungyeong 1st Gateway, Juheulgwan. The east side features Mt. Juheulsan standing tall, while the west side features Mt. Joryeongsan stretching long as to boast an invincible fortress. Against the expansive green grass field, the fortress gate with a gentle, curvy tiled roof comes into view.
  While passing by Juheulgwan, you will see on the left side the site for a time capsule on the fir stump, which was planted to mark the "100th anniversary of Gyeongsangbuk-do". If you go up further, you will see on the left side the "Mungyeong Saejae Open Filming Location" for filming KBS historical dramas. After observing the filming location, walk up further, and you will see the Joryeongwon site with only a stone fence left. Joryeongwon used to be the lodging house for travelers who could not pass over Saejae before sunset.

• 2nd Gateway (Jogokgwan)

  

  Walk 3.0 km from Juheulgwan and you will see the Mungyeong 2nd Gateway Jogokgwan with the right and left valleys narrowing amid a spectacular scene. Gigantic cliffs overlook Jogokgwan, thus making it an invincible fortress.

• 3rd Gateway (Joryeonggwan)

  

  Passing the Jogok Spring, walk 2.3 km, and you will see the Donghwawon lodging house, a relic from King Gongmin of the late Goryeo dynasty. When you walk 2.2 km further, you will see the Mungyeong 3rd Gateway Joryeonggwan. Joryeonggwan forms the border with Chungcheongbuk-do so the rainwater that drops on the gate roof flows southwards into Nakdonggang River and northwards into Namhangang River. The roof ridge forms the watershed and the borderline between the two provinces.
  The road to Gateways 1 - 3 of Mungyeong Saejae is an even and easy path suitable for children, women, and elderly people. It offers a splendid view and clean air to improve your health.