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Queen of Tears in Gunwi, Chungju and Daegu: 3 Spots (1 Confirmed)

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Starring Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Ji-won

Chungju Lake (충주호), Chungju, in the Queen of Tears filming area (location photo, not a drama still)
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VERIFIED 1 confirmed
1 reported
BASE Daegu
or Chungju
ENTRY Varies
by place
CHECKED Oct 2, 2026

Three Queen of Tears places outside Seoul and Mungyeong, from a hillside garden in Gunwi to a sunset viewpoint in Chungju.

For Mungyeong's Yongduri day trip and the Seoul places, see the main Queen of Tears guide. Where to watch: Netflix (availability varies by region).

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Confirmed · 2 sources cited · Checked Sep 26, 2026

1. Sayuwon

사유원

Kyunghyang Shinmun and Seoul Shinmun report that the Queens family's hunting scene was filmed at Sayuwon, a private garden in Gunwi.

GETTING THERE Gunwi, Daegu. Check Korail for trains to Daegu, then plan the last leg with the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card. ACCESS A private garden with works by noted architects. Check the official site for visiting rules and reservations before you go.

More filming locations in Daegu

LAST MILE

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SOURCES (2)
  1. Kyunghyang Shinmun (May 4, 2024)
  2. Seoul Shinmun (May 28, 2024)
Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Sep 26, 2026

2. Geonji Village sunset viewpoint

충주 건지마을

Chungcheong Ilbo calls the village's sunset viewpoint the drama's “confession spot.”

GETTING THERE Chungju. Check Korail for trains to Chungju, then plan the last leg with the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card. ACCESS A riverside sunset viewpoint by a small village; keep noise down near homes.

More filming locations in North Chungcheong

LAST MILE

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SOURCES (1)
  1. Chungcheong Ilbo
Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Sep 26, 2026

3. The Hyundai Daegu

더현대 대구
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A department store in central Daegu. The Hyundai's own blog lists it as a drama photo spot.

More filming locations in Daegu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

Other sources: The Hyundai blog — PhotoSpot6 (store's own blog)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

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SOURCES (2)
  1. Fan location research (kdramamap.com)
  2. The Hyundai blog — PhotoSpot6 (store's own blog)

WHERE TO STAY

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DaeguBase for Sayuwon and The Hyundai Daegu.Hotels on Expedia →ChungjuBase for Geonji Village.Hotels on Expedia →

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Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

About this page

Queen of Tears (tvN, 2024) also filmed outside Seoul and Mungyeong. This page covers three of those places. The main guide covers Mungyeong’s “Yongduri” day trip and Seoul.

Getting there

Fares and schedules change. Prefer official pages on your travel day. Check Korail for trains to Daegu and Chungju, then use Kakao Map or Naver Map (English UI) for the last leg.

Sources

All sources for this guide

Accessed Sep 26, 2026 (Asia/Seoul) unless noted.

  1. Kyunghyang Shinmun — Sayuwon
  2. Seoul Shinmun — Sayuwon introduced to Japanese visitors
  3. Chungcheong Ilbo — Geonji Village
  4. The Hyundai blog — PhotoSpot6
  5. Korail — https://www.korail.com/global/eng

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FAQ

Is Sayuwon open to anyone?
It is a private garden that welcomes visitors under its own rules. Check the official site for reservations before you go.
Will this page use drama stills?
No.

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Some locations were first identified by Korean fan researchers. Fan location research (kdramamap.com)