Yeongnamnu Pavilion

Yeongnamnu Pavilion
Yeongnamnu Pavilion
Yeongnamnu Pavilion

Yeongnamnu Pavilion (Treasure No. 147) originated from a building attached to Yeongnamsa Temple, which was built in Silla Dynasty. The building was then renovated by the governor Kim Ju in 1365 in the style of Chokseongnu Pavilion in Jinju.

Since then, the pavilion was become a larger independent building. Yeongnamnu Pavilion is one of the greatest wooden architecture from late Joseon Dynasty, with 5 blocks in the front, 4 blocks on the sides, and the second floor is made in a style called naewoejin.

Chimnyugak Pavilion and Yeongnamnu Pavilion are connected with a stair corridor to add unique features to the placement and structure of the building. The magnificent style creates proud yet picturesque beauty, which place Yeongnamnu Pavilion as one of the three greatest pavilions in Korea.

Yeongnamnu Pavilion is close to the heart of people from Miryang, and frequently visited by tourists. The sights of clear and pristine Miryanggang River combine with the pavilion create a breathtaking beauty.

The night scenery of the pavilion, reflected on the waters of the river, make it a supreme tourist attraction.

Yeongnamnu Pavilion
Yeongnamnu Pavilion

Transportation

From Gyeongju and Ulsan

By Car
  • Eonyang IC → Seongnam Tunnel (Route 24) → Ginneup Intersection (intersection between routes 24 and 25) → Sinchon Gyodong 5-ga Intersection → Naeil-dong Community Service Center → Miryang Traditional Market → Yeongnamnu Pavilion
By Intercity Bus
  • Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal → Gyeongsan → Cheongdo → Miryang Intercity Bus Terminal → Yeongnamnu Pavilion (10 minutes by city bus)
  • Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal → Bus to Seognamsa Temple → Miryang Intercity Bus Terminal → Yeongnamnu Pavilion (10 minutes by city bus)

From Daegu

By Car
  • Miryang IC → Ginneup Intersection (intersection (intersection between routes 24 and 25) → Sinchon Gyodong 5-ga Intersection → Naeil-dong Community Service Center → Miryang Traditional Market → Yeongnamnu Pavilion
By Intercity Bus
  • Nambu Intercity Bus Terminal → Miryang Intercity Bus Terminal → Yeongnamnu Pavilion (10 minutes by city bus)

From Changwon and Masan

By Car
  • Dongchangwon IC → Jinyeong (Route 25) → Miryang Police Station → Miryang City Library → Yeongnamnu Pavilion
By Intercity Bus
  • Masan Intercity Bus Terminal → Jinyeong → Hanam → Miryang Intercity Bus Terminal → Yeongnamnu Pavilion (10 minutes by city bus)

From Changnyeong

By Car
  • Yeongsan IC → Changnyeong Bugok Hot Springs → Ingyo Intersection (Route 1080) → Muan-myeon → KT Miryang Office → Miryang City Library → Yeongnamnu Pavilion
By Intercity Bus
  • Changnyeong Intercity Bus Terminal → Muan → Miryang Intercity Bus Terminal → Yeongnamnu Pavilion (10 minutes by city bus)
By Train
  • Get off at Miryang Station and take the city bus for 10 minutes

Nearby Tourist Attractions

  • Mubongsan Temple, Cheongjingung Palace, Aranggak Pavilion, City Museum, Sammun-dong, Subyeon Park, Miryang Confucian School, Yerim Confucian School, Chowonjae House

Yerimseowon Confucian Academy

Yerimseowon Confucian Academy
Yerimseowon Confucian Academy
Yerimseowon Confucian Academy

The Confucian academy was founded to commemorate the wisdom of Kim Jong-jik, a Confucian scholar during the reign of King Seongjong. It was established by Lee Do-u in 1567, and originally named Deokseongseowon Confucian Academy.

Later, the academy was called Jeompilseowon by Toegye Lee Hwang, in memory of Kim Jong-jik, with Lee writing a signboard for the school. However, it was destroyed during the Japanese invasion of 1592, and rebuilt in 1606.

The Confucian academy was relocated to Yerim-ri, Sangnam-myeon, in 1635, and changed its name to Yerimseowon under the agreement of the local scholars in 1637. Later, Confucian scholars Park Han-ju and Sin Gye-seong were added to the list of people commemorated by the academy.

Yerimseowon was closed in 1871 when Heungseon Daewongun ordered Confucian academies to be closed. However, the local scholars argued against the injustice of the closures, and rebuilt the buildings in 1874 to use as a gathering and educational location for the local academic groups.

Yerimseowon Confucian Academy was designated as Gyeongsangnam-do Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 79 in February 1974.

Kim Jong-jik was a Confucian scholar from Yeongnam region during early Joseon Dynasty, and an educator who nurtured many disciples including Kim Goeng-pil and Jeong Yeo-cham. He was also an outstanding writer, and a civil servant who served the king for most of his life. w

Yerimseowon Confucian Academy
Yerimseowon Confucian Academy

Transportation

From Gyeongju and Ulsan

By Car
  • Eonyang IC → Gajisan Tunnel (Route 24) → Hobakso Tunnel → Sannae-myeon Office → Geumgok Intersection → Ginneup Intersection (between Routes 24 and 25) → Miryang City Hall → KT Miryang Office (turn right) → Local Route 1080 → Bubuk-myeon Intersection (Route 58) → Sapo Elementary School → Yerimseowon Confucian Academy
By Intercity Bus
  • Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal → Gyeongsan → Cheongdo → Miryang Intercity Bus Terminal → Bubuk-myeon Intersection → Sapo Elementary School → Yerimseowon Confucian Academy
  • Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal → Bus to Seongnam → Miryang Intercity Bus Terminal → Bubuk-myeon Intersection → Sapo Elementary School → Yerimseowon Confucian Academy