Miryang (밀양시) is a city in South Gyeongsang (Gyeongsangnam-do), in South Korea.
Miryang is a pleasant country town north of Busan surrounded my mountains and valleys. The area is a popular summer destination for Busan residents looking to escape the coastal heat and humidity.
It is known as a popular location for the Korean film industry, and is the setting for the award winning film 'Secret Sunshine' which won the Cannes 2007 prize for 'Best Actress' (The town's name Miryang actually means 'Secret Sunshine').
- Yeongnamnu Pavilion, 39 Naeil-dong, Miryang. It's on a cliff near the Miryang town center, and has commanding views over the Miryang river. It is a great place to cool down and relax on a hot day.
- Eoreumgol, 166-2 Samyang-ri, Sannae-myeon, Miryang-si (city bus from Miryang Intercity Bus Terminal to Nammyeong or Eoreumgol Valley departs every 40 min and takes 50 min). A valley referred to as the 'Ice Valley' that is unusually cold. There is trekking around the valley, and you can see ice at the top all year round. (There isn't much at the height of summer, but it is there)
- Pyochungsa Temple, 23 Gucheon-ri, Danjang-myeon, Miryang-si, +82 55-352-1150. Tranquil temple and great starting point for a hike up the 'Eoreumgol' ice valley.
Yeongnamnu Pavilion, 39 Naeil-dong, Miryang. It's on a cliff near the Miryang town center, and has commanding views over the Miryang river. It is a great place to cool down and relax on a hot day.
Eoreumgol, 166-2 Samyang-ri, Sannae-myeon, Miryang-si (city bus from Miryang Intercity Bus Terminal to Nammyeong or Eoreumgol Valley departs every 40 min and takes 50 min). A valley referred to as the 'Ice Valley' that is unusually cold. There is trekking around the valley, and you can see ice at the top all year round. (There isn't much at the height of summer, but it is there)
Pyochungsa Temple, 23 Gucheon-ri, Danjang-myeon, Miryang-si, +82 55-352-1150. Tranquil temple and great starting point for a hike up the 'Eoreumgol' ice valley.