Jeju
Filming trip / History & romance
Mr. Sunshine
A Korean-born American officer returns to a country on the brink of change and meets a noblewoman with a secret life. Personal loyalties collide with a struggle for independence.
THE PEOPLE IN THE STORY
Leading cast & characters
- Lee Byung-hun
- Eugene Choi
- Kim Tae-ri
- Go Ae-shin
- Yoo Yeon-seok
- Gu Dong-mae
A REAL PLACE TO VISIT
Manhyujeong Pavilion
The pavilion’s narrow bridge is one of the drama’s recognisable settings. Discover a quieter side of Andong among rocky streams and pine trees.
Enlarge photo ↗Photo credit
Jjw · CC BY-SA 4.0
Original photograph · Resized; WebP.
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
Getting there from Seoul
Cheongnyangni Station, Seoul → KTX-Eum to Andong Station → pre-arranged taxi or a checked local bus connection to Manhyujeong. Allow time for the journey back to the station.
- Suggested length
- Full day or overnight
- Getting around
- Rural transfer & uneven ground
- When to go
- A dry day with good visibility
Arrange your onward and return transport before leaving Andong Station. The narrow bridge and rocky surroundings require care; check current access and admission with the venue.
AN UNHURRIED ROUTE
Suggested visit order
An editorial route to adapt to your travel day. Nearby meal and heritage stops are not all filming locations.
Arrive in Andong
Travel from Seoul by KTX-Eum and meet your pre-arranged local transfer.
View this stop on Maps ↗Visit Manhyujeong
Spend time around the pavilion and its recognisable bridge. Follow the local walking route.
View this stop on Maps ↗Return to the city
Leave a generous buffer before your train, with a meal in central Andong if time allows.
View this stop on Maps ↗
AFTER THE WALK
Eat nearby
Andong jjimdak
Braised chicken, vegetables and glass noodles, commonly served in a shared pot. Ask about the spice level.
Find restaurants on Maps ↗IF YOU STAY LONGER
Choose a base
Central Andong
A city base makes it easier to arrange transport and meals for a rural day trip.
Find accommodation on Maps ↗The bridge is narrow. Follow local access guidance, take turns with photographs and plan your return transport before arriving. Route and accommodation-area suggestions are for planning; verify transport, opening times and availability for your travel date.
READY TO PLAN?