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Voykit pocket guide · South Korea
Miryang
밀양시
Go for one night, not two: Yeongnamnu, Wiyangji pond and Eoreumgol valley fit a single day if you have a car or taxi budget.
Miryang is a small inland city between Busan and Daegu, on the Gyeongbu rail line, known for the Miryang Arirang folk song, the Yeongnamnu pavilion over the Miryang River, and mountain valleys to the north. Sights are spread across the county, so a car or taxi changes what you can see. Most travellers use it as a one-night stop or a day trip from Busan or Daegu.
- Country
- South Korea
- Local name
- 밀양시
- Best months
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid, most rain), late Jan–Feb (cold, dry)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- KRW
- Money
- Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 in cash for street food, small markets and temple donations.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₩60,000–90,000 excl. bed · Mid ₩90,000–150,000 excl. bed · High ₩150,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- SK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 119 · Travel helpline (24 h, English) 1330
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 220 V · 60 Hz · Round two-pin European plugs fit; US and UK plugs need an adapter, and US-only appliances need a converter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.; Taxis: No tip; pay the meter.; Hotel porter: Not expected; ₩1,000–2,000 in luxury hotels if you want.; Private guide or driver: Not expected; ₩10,000–20,000 or a meal is a thank-you.
- Water
- Officially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free. Bottles cost ₩800–1,500 at convenience stores.
- Toilets
- Free, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks. Bidets are common.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ₩3,000–5,500 |
| Noodle soup or rice bowl | ₩8,000–12,000 |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a convenience store | ₩4,000–6,000 / ₩2,000–3,500 |
| Taxi, first 2 kmTaxi, first 1.2 mi | ₩4,000 |
| Twin Tunnel entry | ₩3,000–10,000 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₩15,000–30,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PUS · Gimhae International (Busan)
- Nearest airport; monorail to Busan Seobu bus terminal, then intercity bus to Miryang. Check current schedules.
- ICN · Incheon International (Seoul)
- KTX on the Busan line stops at Miryang; otherwise AREX to Seoul Station for more frequent KTX.
Typical fares
- Taxi, Miryang Station → city centre
- about ₩8,000, 10 min (check)
- KTX, Miryang → Busan
- about ₩8,000–10,000, 30–40 min (check)
- KTX, Seoul → Miryang
- about ₩45,000–55,000, 2.5–3 h (check)
Get around
Neither Miryang Station nor the intercity bus terminal is walkable to the centre — both are about 3 km out, so take a taxi or local bus. In town, walking works between Yeongnamnu, City Hall and the restaurant streets. For Wiyangji, Eoreumgol, Pyochungsa and Twin Tunnel, a car or taxi is the practical option; local buses run to the outer towns but slowly. Cycling is popular on the flat riverside and valley roads.Neither Miryang Station nor the intercity bus terminal is walkable to the centre — both are about 1.9 mi out, so take a taxi or local bus. In town, walking works between Yeongnamnu, City Hall and the restaurant streets. For Wiyangji, Eoreumgol, Pyochungsa and Twin Tunnel, a car or taxi is the practical option; local buses run to the outer towns but slowly. Cycling is popular on the flat riverside and valley roads.
See and do
Known for
- Yeongnamnu Pavilion
- Miryang Arirang (UNESCO-listed folk song)
- Wiyangji pond and fringe trees
- Eoreumgol ice valley and cable car
- Pyochungsa Temple
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Busan | KTX or Mugunghwa from Miryang Station, or intercity bus from the terminal | About 1 h |
| Changwon | Intercity bus from Miryang Bus Terminal, or train plus local connection | About 1 h |
| Jinju | Bus or train with a change; check connections | 1.5–2 h |
| Hapcheon | Bus or car via the inland roads | About 1.5 h |
| Ulsan | Train or intercity bus | 1–1.5 h |
| Geoje | Bus with a change at Busan or Changwon | 2.5–3 h |
Sleep
- Miryang city centre (Naeil-dong / Jungang-ro)
- Walkable to Yeongnamnu, the riverbank and most restaurants; motels and small hotels here. Best for one night without a car.
- Around Miryang Station
- Rail access, but about 3 km from the centre: taxi or local bus needed for everything else.Rail access, but about 1.9 mi from the centre: taxi or local bus needed for everything else.
- Around the bus terminal (Naei-dong)
- Intercity links to Busan, Changwon, Ulsan and Gimhae; short ride to the centre.
- Sannae-myeon (Eoreumgol area)
- Valley and cable-car base; pensions and camping, but you need a car and there is little evening choice.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | 안녕하세요annyeonghaseyo |
| Thank you | 감사합니다gamsahamnida |
| This one, please | 이거 주세요igeo juseyo |
| How much is it? | 얼마예요?eolmayeyo |
| Can I pay by card? | 카드 돼요?kadeu dwaeyo |
| Where is the toilet? | 화장실이 어디예요?hwajangsiri eodiyeyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A slight bow with a 'annyeonghaseyo'; handshake with the right hand, left hand touching the right forearm; avoid: Hugs and cheek kisses with people you have just met
- Age and rank: Expect to be asked your age; it sets how people speak to you. Let the eldest sit and start first; avoid: Calling older people by their given name
- Handing things: Two hands for money, cards, gifts and drinks; avoid: Passing things with one hand to older people
- Subway: Quiet voices, bags off seats, queue at the marked lines; avoid: Priority and pink pregnancy seats, even when empty
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring fruit or a boxed gift; refuse once before accepting; avoid: Writing names in red ink — it is used for the dead
- Temples: Covered shoulders and knees; bow at the main hall; avoid: Stepping on thresholds; loud talk; pointing at Buddha statues
- Numbers: Know that 4 is unlucky; buildings may show F instead of a fourth floor; avoid: Giving gifts in sets of four
- Sensitive topics: Listen; follow your host's lead; avoid: Comparing Korea with Japan or China casually; jokes about the North, the Japanese colonial era, or plastic surgery
Scams and watch-outs
- Sights are spread across the county: without a car or taxi budget, you will see the centre only.
- Eoreumgol is a summer escape for Busan residents — weekends in July and August are busy.
- Twin Tunnel and the meteorological museum have limited hours and close on some days: check before you go.
- Late-night taxi surcharge applies roughly 22:00–04:00, and fares rise for trips outside the city limits.
- Summer is hot and wet inland — 65% of annual rain falls in June–August.
Miryang is a low-crime small city; the real risks are rural roads after dark, summer heat and heavy rain, and long taxi fares if you misjudge distances.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Miryang yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Yeongnamnu Pavilion
- Miryang Arirang (UNESCO-listed folk song)
- Wiyangji pond and fringe trees
- Eoreumgol ice valley and cable car
- Pyochungsa Temple
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Miryang tourism website (official): www.miryang.go.kr/eng/main/
- Korail (official rail operator): www.korail.com/intro
- Wikivoyage: Miryang, revision 5305240 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5305240
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Miryang밀양시
이 주소로 가 주세요
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
No embassies in Miryang; most are in Seoul, with consulates in Busan. US citizens: check the US Embassy Seoul page.
Tipping is not expected. Carry some cash for rural buses and small restaurants.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/miryang). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.