Seorak Waterpia
Nestled near Mount Seorak, Seorak Waterpia is one of Korea's largest hot spring resorts affiliated with Hanhwa Resorts Seorak. As Korea's first hot spring-themed water park, Seorak Waterpia offers both exciting water rides and nourishing outdoor spa and sauna facilities such as a wood spa, scent therapy spa and "mountain spa" to enjoy Mount Seorak's wonderful views while bathing.
Originated from the water formed during the Mesozoic Era, Seorak Waterpia's hot springs is rich in both cations and anions, effective for stress-relief and disease treatment.
Bugok Hot Springs – Bugok Hawaii
Bugok Hot Springs is another hot spring town designated as a Special Tourist Complex in 1997. It is famous for its high water temperature reaching up to 78 degrees Celsius. Raw spring water goes through a cooling system before supplying the baths. There are plumbers assigned to each spa facilities controlling the water quality. Bugok Hot Springs contains the highest concentration of sulfur among Korea's hot springs. Sulfur is effective for treating skin problems, neuralgia and breathing difficulties. The area's most famous hot springs is Bugok Hawaii, with different types of spas and a water park.
Hurshimchung
Hurshimchung is one of the oldest spas in Busan’s Dongnae district and, after several recent renovations, is also one of the largest, with a capacity of 3,000. With a name that literally translates to “cleaning one’s mind”, the facility aims to improve the health of visitors through the curative power of its hot spring baths. And with over 40 different baths to choose from, such as the Longevity Bath, the Cave Bath and the Outdoor Bath, there is something for everyone.
Yuseong Hot Springs
These days, the Yuseong hot spring have about as many hotels as Onyang, further north in the province. The Riviera and Hongin hotel spas are acclaimed, but the original is the Yuseong Hotel.
The main pool of the hotel spa is around 42°C, while the hottest is an incendiary 45°C. Options include a medicinal herb bath, a seaweed bath, and a chlorophyll-colored waterfall pool. There is also a Finnish sauna hidden away behind the aisles of scrubbing stalls.
Dongnae Outdoor Footbath
The Dongnae District in northern Busan has been synonymous with spas since as early as the Silla dynasty, when kings and aristocrats are said to have visited the area for the hot springs. The neighborhood’s open-air foot spa, which was opened in 2005 by the Dongnae District Office, pumps in about 25 tons of hot spring water every day for the public to enjoy for free. The water is well-known for its health benefits and is believed to alleviate rheumatic conditions, neuralgia, arthritis and circulation disorders.
Haeundae Spa Center
Originally opened as Halmaetang (“Grandma Bathtub”), the present-day Haeundae Spa Center was once widely known for its mineral water that promised to heal a variety of ailments, from skin diseases to arthritis. Since its renovation in 2003, however, it has become a favorite destination for visitors wanting a special spa experience. The 24-hour complex boasts fairly standard spa facilities, but its cheap price and convenient location near the beach make it a great place to rinse off the sand and get ready for a night out on the town.