things to do in Miryang

Hobakso Valley Miryang — The Emerald Pool You Can’t Swim In (And Why You Should Still Go)

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Hobakso emerald green pond at base of waterfall in Miryang Gyeongnam

When I think about the valleys near Miryang, Hobakso is the one that comes to mind first. Not because it’s the most dramatic, or the most visited, but because it has a quality that’s harder to describe — the kind of place that doesn’t ask anything of you. You show up, you sit down, and … Read more

Ice Valley Cable Car Miryang — Korea’s Longest Cable Car Ride Up to the Yeongnam Alps

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Ice Valley Cable Car cabin ascending through forested ridge toward Yeongnam Alps

I’d been putting off this trip for a while. Every time I’d driven past the signs for Miryang on a weekend, the parking situation alone had been enough to turn me around. Too crowded, no space, maybe next time. This time I planned ahead, got there early, and finally rode the Ice Valley Cable Car … Read more