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Yuseong Spa Daejeon

Yuseong, Daejeon, South Korea, South Korea
Yuseong Spa Daejeon
Location
Yuseong, Daejeon, South 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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Yuseong Spa in Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea, is one of Korea's most famous urban hot spring districts, located in the Yuseong-gu district of the country's fifth-largest city and the hub of Korea's cutting-edge science and technology sector, home to KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) and the Daedeok Science Town research complex. The oligomineral alkaline thermal waters of Yuseong have been valued since the Silla dynasty period, and the modern spa district — with its numerous jjimjilbang bathhouses, luxury hotels, and wellness facilities — serves both Daejeon residents and travelers passing through Korea's central transportation hub. Bathing at Yuseong Spa offers the intriguing juxtaposition of Korea's most innovative technological research community and one of the country's oldest natural hot spring traditions, in a city that balances cutting-edge science with the ancient Korean art of therapeutic mineral bathing.

Insider tip — Yuseong is Daejeon's historic spa district, known since the Joseon era for its radioactively mild alkaline springs that bubble up through granite at the western edge of the city. The neighborhood is lined with hot spring hotels and jjimjilbang bathhouses, all tapping the same geothermal reservoir. Its central location makes it an easy day trip from Seoul, best enjoyed on weekday afternoons when the pools are uncrowded.
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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).