Mungyeong City hides Korea's cliffside cafes, pink oceans, and thousand-year-old mountain cities...

This off-the-beaten-path Korean town holds secrets unknown to 99% of tourists! I've even uncovered hidden gems cherished by Korean drama directors! 💜 Day 1: Enter Miyazaki's Purple World The Bongjeongsa Temple's aster fields are absolutely the most stunning sight I've seen this year! Three hectares of flowers, personally planted by the head monk, fill the air with a light purple fragrance during their peak bloom in September and October (Key point: This year's Aster Festival opens on September 22nd!). I recommend arriving before 8am. The morning mist, the pavilion, the sea of flowers, and the monks sweeping in their robes—it's like stepping into a scene from Natsume's Book of Friends! 📸 Exclusive photo spot: The giant rock platform behind the temple (search "Bongjeongsa Observatory" on your navigation app). Use a telephoto lens to compress the sense of space and capture an otherworldly image! 🌾 Day 2: A Pink Storm Hidden by Koreans I never expected to find the true pinnacle of pink outside of Jeju Island! The new pink muhly grass park in Singi is truly breathtaking. The walkway design along the Yeonggang River is incredible. When you stand in the middle and take a photo, you're surrounded by waves of pink (a white dress is recommended!). Here's a secret: Shooting in the backlight at 4pm makes your hair glow! ⚠️ Warning: Don't search for the park name directly on your navigation app! Look for the area opposite the "Hanaro Supermarket Mungyeong Nonghyup Main Store." We learned this the hard way after going around in circles three times... 🍖 Day 3: The Restaurant with Insane Lines Cafe Old only serves one dish: fried pork cutlet. How good could it be? Let's just say we arrived at 11am on a working day, and there were already more than 20 Korean ajummas in line! The thick-cut pork cutlets are coated in a secret sauce. When you bite into it, the juices spurt out onto your companion's face (don't ask how I know)... The key is the jalapeños that come with it—they cut through the richness perfectly. For 10,000 won per person, you can eat till you're stuffed! 👨👩👧 Must-see for families: There's a play area for kids on the second floor. Parents can eat while the kids play—I'm impressed by the Korean wisdom of dining with children! 🎎 Day 4: A Cultural Blast from the Past I made my first tea bowl at the Mungyeong Ceramics Museum for 15,000 won! The master craftsman taught me the slab building technique step by step. My hands shook like I had Parkinson's while carving the pattern, but after firing, it actually turned into a work of art (it'll be delivered to my home in three months, super convenient!). Even more amazing was the traditional wood-fired kiln behind the museum. The smoky scene felt like stepping onto the set of Goblin! 💡 Fun fact: The clay here contains special minerals that give it a bluish-gray color after firing, completely different from the gaudy stuff you find in stores! ⛰️ Day 5: Adrenaline Rush on a Cliff The Dansan Monorail, which I was influenced to try by a blogger, was absolutely mind-blowing! A 42-degree incline and a fully transparent carriage—I gripped the handrail the entire time (not for the faint of heart!). The observation deck at the top offers a panoramic view of the Sobaek Mountains. I recommend bringing a telephoto lens to capture the S-shaped train winding through the mountains. After descending, we headed straight for the Zipline No. 3. My screams still echo in the valley from the 360-meter plunge... 🚗 2025 Latest Transportation Tip: Seoul Dong Station → Mungyeong direct bus (1 bus per hour). I recommend staying at the Mungyeong The Bridge Motel. It's around 200+ won per person, including breakfast, and it's a 10-minute walk to the Jinnamgyo Ban Night Market!