This study aims to examine the consciousness of the writers and the types of Yusan culture shown in Gayasan Yusanki to explore the meaning of the essays of this kind. In the first place, in terms of the consciousness of Gayasan Yusanki, the respect for ancient sages was an exemplary model to reach the source of this consciousness. Second, pride and affection towards Hongryudong and Uhdubong were formed through the landscape sightseeing of Gayasan, which is the center of the province, Yeongnam. Lastly, criticism about Haeinsa occurred in various ways. Yusan culture took on the characteristics of the learning-love culture and Pungryu culture(the culture of appreciating the arts). The ancient sages experienced the beautiful scene of Yoengnam (called Yeongnam Jeilseungji) and the theory of becoming ancient sages (called Seonghyeonjakiron) through this kind of culture.