Yuseong Hot Spring
Yuseong, Daejeon, South Korea
- Location
- Yuseong, Daejeon, South Korea
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 35 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Yuseong Hot Spring (Korean: 유성온천) is a natural hot spring located in an urban park in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea. The spa is open year-round. The park features fountains, streams, colorful lighting, a water wheel, and a vending machine for towels, and is well frequented by locals.
Insider tip — Yuseong Hot Spring is Daejeon's most storied thermal district, known since the Joseon Dynasty for its bicarbonate-rich water that bubbles up at 35°C from Gyeryongsan granite. The spring quarter has evolved into a dense cluster of hotels and public bath houses that showcase Korea's bathhouse culture at its most traditional. The KAIST and ETRI research campuses nearby lend the area a cosmopolitan energy. The soft, skin-smoothing water quality is consistently rated among the best of any hot spring in South Korea.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 35 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).