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Andong Hahoe Village
A UNESCO-listed 600-year-old clan village preserved along a river bend, famous for its traditional mask dance performances.
29 km · about 35 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeongsangbuk-do
Mungyeong
Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea · Asia
About Mungyeong
Mungyeong is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Mungyeong, 29km from Andong Hahoe Village.
Mungyeong is in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, with about 77,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mungyeong, about 18 km away.
Mungyeong (Korean: 문경; Korean pronunciation: [mun.ɡjʌŋ]) is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The local government, economy, and transportation networks are all centered in Jeomchon, the principal town. Mungyeong has a lengthy history, and is known today for its various historic and scenic touristRead more
attractions. The city's name means roughly "hearing good news." Recently, development has been somewhat stagnant with the decline of the coal industry. Since the 1990s, the proportion of people who rely on the tourism industry through Mungyeong Saejae has gradually increased.
The city of Mungyeong was created after Jeomchon City and rural Mungyeong County were combined in 1995. It is now an urban-rural complex similar to 53 other small and medium-sized cities with a population under 300,000 people in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Mungyeong?
Within an hour or so of Mungyeong: Andong Hahoe Village (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Mungyeong?
The nearest famous roads are Daegwallyeong Pass.
Where is Mungyeong?
Mungyeong is in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, about 18 km from Mungyeong.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 77,304
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 36.5946, 128.1995
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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