Geumsidang

Geumsidang, nestled in a beautiful landscape along the Miryang River with a forest of large pine trees, possesses natural purity, beauty, and a long history. It was designated as Gyeongnam Cultural Heritage Material in 1996 and was built in 1566 as a villa by Yi Gwang-jin, a civil official of the mid-Joseon period. Currently, Geumsidang is owned and managed by his descendants, the Yeoju Yi clan. After his death, his son Yi Gyeong-hong inherited his father's will and began using it as a lecture hall to educate future generations. The garden of Geumsidang exudes a quiet, restrained elegance and a sense of empty space. A 460-year-old ginkgo tree in the garden boasts overwhelming grandeur. It is said that Yi Gwang-jin personally planted this ginkgo tree, which still displays lush green leaves in summer and vibrant yellow leaves in autumn.

Address: 24-183 Hwalseong-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (Hwalseong-dong)