A mountain range collectively called Baekdudaegan runs through the Korean Peninsula, connecting Mt. Baekdu and Mt. Kumgang in North Korea and Mt. Seorak and Mt. Jiri in the South. The scenic Mt. Juheul and Mt. Daeya in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province, are an ideal destination for sports and leisure pursuits.
◆ Paragliding
Surrounded by mountains, Flyingland in Mungyeong is perched high in a basin on Mt. Dan, which forms rising air currents to facilitate easier gliding. Thanks to this natural terrain, it draws a number of professional paragliders from overseas.
◆ Paragliding
Surrounded by mountains, Flyingland in Mungyeong is perched high in a basin on Mt. Dan, which forms rising air currents to facilitate easier gliding. Thanks to this natural terrain, it draws a number of professional paragliders from overseas.
For beginners, there is an one-day paragliding program with an experienced trainer. "At first I was scared and thought it's dangerous, but having experienced it I know I won't ever forget it," said one tourist. "I felt dizzy as soon as my feet came off the ground. But as time went by I felt as if I was turning into a bird."
◆ Shooting
Some five km from the Jinnam Station in Mungyeong, a group of people with ear muffs shoot at orange clay pigeons at the signal of an instructor. Besides clay pigeon shootings, people over 14 can shoot airsoft guns and air pistols here. There is no need even for beginners to worry about safety as an instructor with more than five years' experience gives one-on-one tuition.
Some five km from the Jinnam Station in Mungyeong, a group of people with ear muffs shoot at orange clay pigeons at the signal of an instructor. Besides clay pigeon shootings, people over 14 can shoot airsoft guns and air pistols here. There is no need even for beginners to worry about safety as an instructor with more than five years' experience gives one-on-one tuition.
◆ Railroad Bikes
People ride bikes rather than a train on the railway at Jinnam Station in Mungyeong. When the mining industry prospered in the area some two decades ago, the railroad was used to transport coal, but now it has turned into a nostalgic tourism spot.
People ride bikes rather than a train on the railway at Jinnam Station in Mungyeong. When the mining industry prospered in the area some two decades ago, the railroad was used to transport coal, but now it has turned into a nostalgic tourism spot.
Next to the railroad runs the Yeong River from the east to west. Each section of the railbike course offers different scenery. A spokesperson with Mungyeong Tourism Promotion Corp. said, "We plan to extend the opening hours of the railbike course and stay open at night."
There are other various leisure and sports activities such as zip lining through the trees in the mountains, kart racing, ATV riding, and water sports.
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