Munui Cultural Properties Site (문의문화재단지)
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Munui Cultural Properties Site (문의문화재단지)

721, Daecheonghoban-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Discover the traditional charm of Munui Cultural Properties Site. This expansive complex offers a deep look into Cheongwon's local history, featuring ten preserved traditional homes and ancient dolmen stones, all set against the scenic backdrop of Daecheongho Lake. Culture enthusiasts and history lovers will thrive here, wandering through this simulated traditional village. It's perfect for anyone wishing to connect with authentic Korean life. Visit whenever you are in the region to step back in time and absorb the local artistry and heritage.

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Munui Cultural Properties Site, overlooking the Daecheongho Lake, attracts many visitors. The site was created to preserve and promote the local traditional culture of Cheongwon (Chungcheongbuk-do); it is a great place to learn about local history, culture, and arts.

The spacious complex (132,232m²) is a home to ten traditional houses (Munsangwan, aristocrat houses, a museum, and a tavern), showing a form of a traditional village. It is also full of dolmen stones (symbolizing abundant procreation), Jangseung (totem poles at the entrance of villages or temples), and Yeonjabanga (millstones worked by horses or oxen), providing visitors with opportunities to learn about traditional culture and life.

With a theme of roof tiles, a relics gallery in the complex boasts over 774 local items, categorized by historical period (e.g. the Silla Period, Baekje Period, etc.). Munsan-ri Stone Bridge, believed to have been built during the Goryeo Period, was restored in front of the gallery.

The complex also offers a wide array of amenities including mineral spring sites, playgrounds, and Munui Movie Village (a drive-in movie theatert). Nearby notable attractions include artificial falls, Yangseongsan Mountain, Jakdusan Mountain, Daecheongho Lake, Nosan Pine Forest, Donghwasa Temple, and Bugang Mineral Springs.
Information
Phone
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Website
www.cheongju.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Hours
May-September 09:00-20:00 / October-April 09:00-18:00
Closed
New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), Mondays (if national holiday falls on Monday, the facillity will be closed on the weekday)
Parking
Available
Fee
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Visitors also explore Daecheong Dam Observatory (대청댐 전망대), Daecheong Dam (대청댐) and Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park (금강로하스대청공원) near this location.

Location

36.50716, 127.49374

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