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Seoraksan Sokcho Hot Spring

Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea, South Korea
Seoraksan Sokcho Hot Spring
Location
Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea, South Korea
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
39 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
39 °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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Seoraksan Sokcho Hot Spring offers calcic mineral bathing at the gateway to Seoraksan National Park — one of Korea's most spectacular and biologically diverse mountain landscapes, whose granite peaks, seasonal waterfalls, and extraordinary autumn foliage of amber, crimson, and gold make it the most visited natural destination in South Korea. The thermal springs of the Sokcho-Yangyang coast draw from the volcanic geology of the Taebaek Range, and the spa serves the resort base from which visitors access Seoraksan's dramatic peaks including Daecheongbong, Korea's third highest summit, via a network of trails ranging from gentle valley walks to demanding alpine scrambles. The combination of calcic mineral bathing, the granite peak spectacle of Seoraksan, and the exceptional East Sea seafood culture of the Sokcho coast creates one of Korea's finest combinations of mountain, sea, and geothermal wellness in a single extraordinary coastal-highland setting.

Insider tip — Seoraksan Hot Spring sits at the gateway to Seoraksan National Park, whose granite peaks and pristine valleys rank among Korea's most photographed landscapes. The sodium-chloride waters warm hikers who descend from Daecheongbong, the park's highest summit, after full-day ridge traverses. The nearby Cheoksan spa district and Sokcho's famous open-air fish market — Korea's largest east-coast seafood hub — complete an excellent multi-day Gangwon itinerary.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °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).