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Filming locations · Mungyeongsaejae, Mungyeong

Kingdom: The gates between a plague and the capital

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Walk the mountain passage that stands between Lee Chang’s journey and the spreading outbreak.

2 filming stops · 4–5 hours · Self-guided

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Jogokgwan, the second gate at Mungyeongsaejae, photographed in 2015. One of the gate stops on this route.
Jogokgwan, the second gate at Mungyeongsaejae, photographed in 2015. One of the gate stops on this route.

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Follow the stops in order. Scene descriptions contain story spoilers.

  1. 1

    Filming location

    Juheulgwan, First Gate

    문경새재 주흘관 제1관문

    Soldiers hold the passage

    Soldiers line this gate as Cho Hak-ju moves to contain the plague. The drama expands the fortress with visual effects.

    Approach from the park entrance and pause before the gate to recognize its defensive outline.

  2. 2

    Filming location

    Jogokgwan, Second Gate

    문경새재 조곡관 제2관문

    Riding out through the gate

    The second gate appears in a horseback departure scene on the dangerous route toward Hanyang.

    Continue along the main mountain-pass trail, then return the same way; carry water and wear walking shoes.

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