Seoul: A Great Place to Experience Akaline Hot Springs

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is the country's political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center. The hot springs here are rich in minerals. In particular, the alkaline hot springs in and around Seoul are great places for visitors to relax and relieve themselves.

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Take the Subway Line 1 in Seoul towards Sinchang and go all the way to Onyang Hot Spring station, soon you will arrive at the best place to experience alkaline hot springs in South Korea. With a history of over 1,300 years, Onyang Hot Spring is the oldest hot spring in its country and was visited by many emperors. In addition to the excellent hot spring, the areas around Onyang Hot Spring also are popular tourist destinations.

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Located on the eastern side of Baekam Mountain, Baekam Hot Spring is one of South Korea's most famous sulfur hot springs, rich in natural alkaline radium, which is said to be effective for chronic skin diseases. The water temperature of Baekam Hot Spring is 35 degrees Celsius, and soaking in the hot spring is a great way to relieve. Apart from the hot spring, visitors can also go hiking and surfing. After all, the 1,000-metre-high Baekam Mountain and the Gusan Beach are right next to it.

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Bongil Spa Land, located in the southwest of Seoul, is the only spa in the region with an alkaline hot spring. It has a pH of 9.12, higher than the regular range of 7.5 to 8.5 of most springs in South Korea, according to the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources. The alkaline hot springs help people to combat fatigue, improve skin conditions, as well as blood circulation. The 'Bohaengtang' baths here are renowned for benefiting knees and treating joint pains.