Suanbo Hot Springs수안보온천

At a glance

People have come to Suanbo to bathe and rest for centuries, and local lore says its spring has flowed for 30,000 years; KTO calls it Korea's first naturally flowing hot spring. The mildly alkaline, mineral-rich water comes from about 250 m underground and is managed directly by Chungju City. Most visitors soak at the hotels and motels in the spa zone where they stay. In the middle of town, Multang Park has a low channel of spring water running through it, and Woraksan, Chungju Lake and Songgye Valley are nearby.

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Suanbo Hot Springs · 2 tours & tickets

1. KlookChungju 2-day tour: Mireukdaewonji & SuanboA 2-day tour from Seoul with a Suanbo hot spring foot bath, Chungju Lake and the Mireukdaewon temple site.Book
2. KKdayChungju hot springs, lake views & hidden gemsA Chungju day that ends with a Suanbo hot spring foot bath, after a rural lunch, gayageum and Chungju Lake views.Book

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Tips

• 01
  The tours include a foot bath rather than a full soak; for a proper bath, stay overnight at one of the spa hotels.
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  The Mireukdaewon temple site is also in Suanbo-myeon and pairs well with a spa stay.

Nearby

Mireukdaewon Temple SiteThe ruins of an unusual stone-and-wood grotto temple below Haneuljae Pass, where a stone Buddha still stands, facing north.Seokjongsa TempleA Jogye Order temple on Geumbongsan at the edge of Chungju, built so lay people can practice alongside monks.Mungyeongsaejae Provincial ParkThe old Yeongnam highway pass over the Baekdudaegan, with three Joseon gates, a historical-drama set and waterfalls along the trail.Chungju LakeThe huge reservoir behind Chungju Dam, winding through Chungju, Jecheon and Danyang, with five piers for sightseeing boats.