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Yangdeok Oncheon

Yangdeok County, South Hamgyong, North Korea, South Korea
Yangdeok Oncheon
Location
Yangdeok County, South Hamgyong, North Korea, South Korea
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
40 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh

Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

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Yangdeok Oncheon is a celebrated hot spring resort in the Yangdok County of South Pyongan Province in North Korea, widely considered the most famous thermal spa destination in the Democratic People's Republic, known since ancient times for the exceptional quality of its naturally warm mineral spring water. The springs of Yangdok, set among the forested mountains of central North Korea, have been prized within a long thermal tradition associated with relaxation and well-being, and the resort has been developed and expanded in successive periods of Korean history. Yangdeok Oncheon represents the hot spring heritage of the entire Korean Peninsula, a shared geothermal tradition that transcends the modern political division of the Korean nation.

Insider tip — Yangdeok Oncheon Resort is a state-developed thermal resort in North Korea's South Hamgyong Province, promoted since 2019 as one of the country's flagship leisure destinations. The sodium-chloride geothermal water feeds indoor and outdoor pools, a water park, and skating rink within the resort complex set against forested Hamgyong mountain scenery. The project was personally championed by the North Korean leadership as a domestic tourism showpiece. Access for foreign visitors is extremely limited, making it one of the world's most exclusive geothermal destinations by circumstance.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).