Jangcheokgyegok Valley (장척계곡)

13.1 Km 29365 2021-08-02

544, Jangcheok-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-330-8741

Located at the foot of Sineosan Mountain in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jangcheokgyegok Valley is a natural recreation area that is surrounded by nature's beauty. The sound of running water coming from Dongbonggyegok Valley, the dense forest, and the huge rocks make this place a soothing place to relax. Located close to the valley are Jangcheok Village, Jangcheok Reservoir, and a site that's shaped like a wild boar descending from the mountain.

Gimhae Eunhasa Temple (은하사(김해))

14.3 Km 14493 2021-02-24

167, Sineosan-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-337-0101

Eunhasa Temple is located in Sineosan Mountain in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do. The year it was founded remains unknown, but legend has it that Monk Jangyuhwasang built the temple in AD 1, before the nationwide spread of Buddhism. However, relic pieces found at the temple site indicate the possibility of the temple's establishment in the Three Kingdoms Era. The temple was once burned down together with Dongnimsa Temple during the Imjin War and the architectural design seen today is that of the late Joseon dynasty.

Junam Reservoir - Habitat for migratory birds (주남저수지 (철새도래지))

14.4 Km 20075 2020-06-09

26, Junam-ro 101beon-gil, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-225-2798

Junam Reservoir features a large migratory bird sanctuary spread throughout three reservoirs (Sannam, Junam, and Dongpan), and is one of Korea’s top nature-watching areas for visitors. It operates Ramsar Culture Center, ecology educational hall, bird-watching site and Junam Environment School free of charge and a guide tour is available to explore the reservoir with ecological explanations. In addition, a lotus field and flower road can be visited in the reservoir.

Mubongsa Temple (무봉사)

14.5 Km 15569 2021-06-15

16-11, Yeongnamnu 1-gil, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-354-3296

Mubongsa, meaning “a sacred place where phoenix used to dance,” is a small Buddhist temple. It is conveniently located near one of the Miryang’s top attractions, Yeongnamnu Pavilion. Perched high on the cliffs above the upper reaches of the river is Aranggak Pavilion. A flight of stairs from this pavilion lead to the famous Yeongnamnu Pavilion and Mubongsa Temple. Enshrining a stone seated Buddha statue designated as Treasure No. 493, the temple has long been a popular site among poets and painters for its picturesque landscape.

Aranggak Pavilion (아랑각)

14.5 Km 6396 2020-04-02

324, Jungang-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-359-5788

Located in Naeil-dong in Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, Aranggak Pavilion sits in a bamboo forest. It is said to have been built to appease the spirit of a young woman named Arang, who met an unfortunate death.

According to the legend, Arang was mistakenly killed by a low-ranking officer who had loved her and tried to hug her. After her death, she becomes a ghost and appears to every district magistrate (highest-ranking officer in a region) to appeal for the investigation of her unfair death, but each district magistrate dies of a heart attack.

Then, a new district magistrate by the name Lee is dispatched to the area. Unlike his predecessors, Lee listens to the story of the ghost and finds the low-ranked officer who had killed her and punishes him. He found Arang’s body and holded a religious ceremony on her behalf. Aranggak was also built in her memory.

Every year, an event called Arangje is held on April 16 by the lunar calendar in Aranggak Pavilion. Young maidens dressed in white hanbok perform a religious ceremony to soothe the sorrow of Arang. There is also a saying that the spirit of Arang will preserve the love of those couples who visit the pavilion together.

Miryang Yeongnamnu Pavilion (밀양 영남루)

14.5 Km 11901 2021-06-21

324, Jungang-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-356-1355

Located within Adongsan Mountain next to the Namcheongang River in Miryang, Yeongnamnu Pavilion (National Treasure No. 147) is one of three great pavilions of Korea together with Choseongnu Pavilion of Jinju and Bubyeongnu Pavilion of Pyeongyang.

A two-story-pavilion with a hip-and-gable roof was constructed at the same site during the Silla period, as part of Yeongnamsa Temple, which was one of the five great temples at the time. The pavilion was torn down and re-constructed during the ruling of King Gongmin in Goryeo dynasty. The current structure was built in 1884 and designed by then-magistrate Yi In-jae.

The pavilion area consists of Neungpagak, Chimnyugak, Sajumum Gate, Iljumun Gate and Cheonjingung. Stone-carved calligraphy from the Joseon period abounds in the pavilion complex, drawing many visitors.

Miryang Cultural Heritage Night Tour (밀양문화유산야행 )

14.6 Km 0 2024-03-20

324 Jungang-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-355-0306

Miryang Cultural Heritage Night Tour is a special evening event to showcase the history and cultural relics of Miryang through storytelling.

Junam Eco-Learning Center (주남저수지 생태학습관)

14.6 Km 10011 2021-07-21

32, Junam-ro 101beon-gil, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-225-3499

The Junam Eco-Learning Center consists of exhibition galleries, a main hall, and local produce store. Opened in 2004, the center introduces the birds, plants, and insects that are living in and around Junam Reservoir through framed and stuffed samples. In the theater, visitors can watch a video showing the intricate connection between humans and the birds of Junam. The monitors hanging on the outer walls of the galleries show the birds’ flying technique and their ecology. After exploring the center, visitors can take a free bicycle ride to the wetlands to observe the reservoir and migratory birds.

Miryang Arirang Festival (밀양 아리랑대축제)

14.6 Km 51629 2023-05-17

324, Jungang-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-359-4500

Miryang Arirang Festival celebrates and promotes the Miryang style of Arirang, a national folk song that was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2012. The festival was first held in 1957 and has grown to become an important folk festival, offering many programs and performances. The highlight of the festival is “Miryanggang Odyssey”, a musical that combines the story of Mirayang arirang and the history of Miryang.

Gimhae Astronomical Observatory (김해천문대)

14.7 Km 12405 2022-12-29

254, Gaya thema-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-337-3785

Gimhae Astronomical Observatory opened on February 1, 2002 as part of the Millennium Commemorative Project that started in December 1998. It was built to satisfy the general public’s curiosity about the universe and celestial bodies, inspire young people, and give everyone a unique, memorable experience. The observatory is shaped like an egg, in memory of the legend of King Kim Suro, the founder of the Garak Kingdom, according to which the king was born from an egg.

It is said that the queen of King Suro, Heo Hwang-ok, was a princess from the Indian country of Ayuta. Since sophisticated navigation equipment had yet to be invented, it can be assumed that she found her way to the Garak Kingdom by following the stars. It is also said that a prince of the Garak Kingdom built an observatory on the highest point of a mud fortress in Jinrye in order to make astronomical observations. The place is still referred to as Bibidan, which means a place to watch the stars.

These historical facts indicate the stars were very important to the Gaya, an ancient kingdom established mainly in the Gimhae area. The peak of Bunseongsan Mountain, where the observatory is located, offers sweeping views of the entire area of Gimhae. The night sky of Gimhae offers a breathtaking sight.

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