♨️ A Foreigner-Friendly Guide to 4 Amazing Hot Springs in Korea Perfect Winter Spots for Exchange Students & Travelers If you're spending winter in Korea, there's no better way to experience local culture than visiting a Korean hot spring (온천). From giant spa complexes to peaceful outdoor baths surrounded by nature, here are 4 of the best and most accessible hot springs—perfect for relaxing, recharging, and escaping the cold. 1️⃣ Heosimcheong Hot Spring – Busan 업체제공 One of the largest hot spring complexes in Asia Located inside Hotel Nongshim, Heosimcheong is famous for its enormous scale, with over 40 different baths ranging from herbal pools to aroma baths and even a mini healing pool with video projections. The huge dome-shaped glass ceiling lets soft sunlight pour in, giving the entire space a warm and serene atmosphere. It feels a bit like stepping into a classic bathhouse scene from a movie. 업체제공 ✔️ Recommended for: first-timers, large groups, anyone visiting Busan ✔️ Highlights: traditional baths, herbal baths, sunlight-filled domed hall ✔️ Extra: Jjimjilbang (sauna rooms) and rest areas for families 📍 Address: 32 Oncheonjang-ro 107beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan 🕒 Hours: Hot spring: 05:30–22:00 Sauna/Jjimjilbang: 06:30–21:00 🚗 Parking: Available 2️⃣ Paradise Spa Dogo – Asan 업체제공 Therapeutic waters + outdoor pools + family-friendly facilities Paradise Spa Dogo is beloved for its high-quality thermal water and large variety of spa facilities designed to melt stress away. There are dry/steam saunas, outdoor baths, indoor and outdoor flowing pools, and even fun water attractions—perfect if you’re visiting with friends. During winter, the outdoor river pool stays warm, letting you float outside while breathing in the crisp cold air. Many visitors say it’s the best way to reset your mind and body. 업체제공 ✔️ Recommended for: friends, couples, students wanting a full spa experience ✔️ Highlights: outdoor river pool, herbal event baths (ginseng, omija, peach, etc.), kid-friendly pools 📍 Address: 176 Dogo-oncheon-ro, Dogo-myeon, Asan 🕒 Hours (Seasonal): Hot spring 08:00–20:00 (weekdays), 08:00–22:00 (weekends) 🚗 Parking: Available 3️⃣ Sono Felice Delpino – Goseong (Gangwon-do) 업체제공 Hot springs with the best mountain views in Korea If you want a photogenic, nature-focused hot spring, this is the one. Located near Seoraksan, Delpino offers breathtaking views of Ulsan Rock, especially beautiful in winter. The hot spring water is supplied directly to the sauna—and even to every hotel room—so you can enjoy your own private hot spring in your bathtub. But the true highlight is the rooftop infinity pool, filled entirely with hot spring water. Relaxing in steaming water while staring at snow-covered mountains feels magical. 업체제공 ✔️ Recommended for: nature lovers, content creators, peaceful retreats ✔️ Highlights: mountain views, infinity hot spring pool, in-room hot spring water 📍 Address: 1153 Misiryeong-Old Road, Toseong-myeon, Goseong 🕒 Hours: Infinity Pool: 09:00–17:00 Sauna: 07:00–19:00 (weekdays), until 20:00 (weekends) 🚗 Parking: Available 4️⃣ Solsaem Hot Spring – Cheongsong 업체제공 A quiet forest hot spring perfect for healing Hidden inside Sono Belle Cheongsong, Solsaem Hot Spring is surrounded by beautiful pine forests. Even indoors, you can see the scenery through wide glass windows. But the real gem is the outdoor bath, where you soak in steaming hot water while breathing fresh mountain air. This place is especially loved by people who want a calm, slow, nature-centered healing experience. 업체제공 ✔️ Recommended for: stress relief, quiet getaways, nature immersion ✔️ Highlights: forest views, peaceful atmosphere, outdoor baths 📍 Address: 857 Haeui-ri, Juwangsan-myeon, Cheongsong 🕒 Hours: 07:00–21:00 🚗 Parking: Available Whether you’re studying abroad in Korea or visiting during winter, these four hot springs offer completely different experiences—from massive spa complexes to spectacular mountain views. If you’re stressed, cold, or just curious about Korean wellness culture, don’t miss the chance to enjoy a warm, relaxing soak. #KoreaHotSprings #KoreanSpa #Heosimcheong #ParadiseSpaDogo #DelpinoResort #SolsaemHotSpring #KoreaTravel #VisitKorea #StudyInKorea #ForeignerInKorea #KoreanWinter #WeekendTripKorea #BusanTravel #AsanTravel #GangwonTravel #CheongsongTravel #KoreanSauna #Jjimjilbang #KoreanCulture #HealingTripKorea #HotSpringGuide #KoreaBucketList #OutdoorSpaKorea #WellnessKorea #TravelForStudents #ExchangeStudentKorea #KoreaHiddenGems #WinterTravelKorea #KoreaNature #RelaxInKorea
