[Miryang, Gyeongnam] Ice Valley, Hobak Pond and Yeongnam Pavilion
The following are some key summer spots in
Miryang, most popular among tourists who flock all the way there for the perfect
getaway from bright city lights.
Famed for scenery and historical remains, the
city’s soothing vibe lingers Ice Valley, Hobak Pond and Yeongnam Pavilion, all
of which provides splendid natural views as well.
<Ice Valley is always bustling with
summer hikers.>
▶One of Miryang’s three wonders: Ice
Valley
Summer in Korea is sizzling-hot, and it
only gets worse down the southern regions of the country like in Gyeongnam. But
there’s this one place in Sannae-myeon, Miryang, Gyeongnam, where water never
STOPS freezing, called Ice Valley.
Ice Valley is one of Miryang’s three main
wonders, along with Pyochung Monument and the Maneo Temple pumice stone.
The nearest parking lot to Ice Valley is
700 meters apart. Once you start your way up to the iconic “mystery” of
Miryang, you at one point will feel a chilly breeze, meaning you’re getting
close to the icicles. There’s also many rest areas on the path leading to the
valley, where tourists stop by to catch their breath.
Note that you’re banned from cutting off
pieces of icicles at the valley because it is said that once you do, ice will
not form in that particular area, which is why the icy spots of the valley is
completely off limit.
Ice starts freezing in mid-March and hits
the peak from June to July on the lunar calendar. Strangely enough, the exact
opposite happens during winter, when ice is known to melt away.
<Ice Valley is located mid-way up Mount
Jaeyak.>
▶ Hobak Pond
Walk 200 meters left from the Ice Valley
and you’ll
find a pond called Hobak that pairs with a 10-meter-high waterfall. The spot
where the waterfall meets the pond is a surreal kind of blue that fascinates
most people dropping by.
The pond is around six meters deep and
prohibited of passing due to frequent accidents.
<Hobak Pond is one of Miryang’s eight main sceneries.>
▶ Yeongnam Pavilion, a glory that runs
through the whole day
The three main pavilions in Korea are
Jinju’s Chokseok Pavilion,
Pyongyang’s Bubyeok Pavilion in North Korea, and no
other than the Yeongnam Pavilion in Miryang.
Nightscapes seen from the pavilion in
Miryang is actually one of the city’s eight main sceneries.
From the pavilion, you’ll find a ravishing view of Miryang
River, as well as the downtown city area. Lying inside the pavilion, visitors
find a signboard reading “Yeongnam’s Best Pavilion” in Korean utterly awesome
too, mostly because of the gigantic size.
<Yeongnam Pavilion shines in the day
and night.>
There’s no certain time as to when the pavilion looks most
stunning, as it always is - but the nightscape seen from there is usually
considered one of the best in Miryang.
Other than the night scene seen from the
pavilion, a view that is seen from across the pavilion is also popular, because
visitors can see the pavilion AND the establishment reflected on the Miryang
River.
There’s also a night view catching Miryang Bridge and its
bright lights.
※ Relevant information
▶ Miryang cultural tour
▶ Miryang cultural tour
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