Korea offers its guests the opportunity to melt the stress away by spending days in ajjimjilbang spa, getting acupuncture or a unique treatment with “Dr. Fish.” Home to more than 70 hot springs; also take advantage of Korea’s natural wellness offerings.

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INDIGENOUS OR SIGNATURE TREATMENTS

Jjimjilbang – a Korean Spa, it is not only a place to get away for a few hours, but for a couple of days. Popular for couples, families and friends, visitors can enjoy spa treatments, showers, and saunas but also stay in heated rooms overnight. These are great places to sweat and relax.

Asan Spavis - a family-orientated leisure facility that includes a Treatment Pool that uses hot springs water for various medical treatments. Some facilities include a snow sledding area, sports massage center, skin care treatment center, and more.

“Doctor Fish” – one of the most unique treatments of Korea, it uses Chinchin fish to eat dead skin cells and athletes foot off your feet.

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NATURAL WELLNESS ATTRACTIONS

Hot Springs – with waters heating up to 77 degrees and containing beneficial substances, a hot spring bath may be effective in treating various disorders such as high blood pressure or skin disease. Hot spring baths are generally good for both health and beauty as the warm water stimulates blood circulation and the discharge of harmful toxins within the body.

Chorakdang – a resort that specializes in Asian medicine treatments. Located in a mountain village nearby to Ulsan Metropolitan city, guests can stay in hanoks (traditional Korean-style houses), which have front yard gardens, and provide the perfect setting for rest, relaxation, and medical treatments.

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WELLNESS CLASSES

Templestay - a cultural-experience program designed to help people understand Korean Buddhism better. Temple stays offer various kinds of practicing methods such as Yebul (ceremonial service involving chanting), Chamseon (Zen meditation), Dahdoh (tea ceremony) and Balwoo Gongyang (communal Buddhist meal service). Participants can find their 'true self' amongst the harmony of nature while staying at a temple. Temple Life, the experience of temples, is another program designed to help people understand Korean Buddhism and the life of monks better.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT THE KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION