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Dalgi Mineral Spring [National Geopark] (달기약수탕 (청송 국가지질공원))

Dalgi Mineral Spring [National Geopark] (달기약수탕 (청송 국가지질공원)) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Gyeongsangbuk-do

Dalgi Mineral Spring [National Geopark] (달기약수탕 (청송 국가지질공원))

Dalgi Mineral Spring [National Geopark]) is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

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Why go

Dalgi Mineral Spring is the centerpiece of Cheongsong's UNESCO Global Geopark in northern Gyeongsangbuk-do, a naturally carbonated spring that bubbles iron-rich water straight up through volcanic rock. The fizzy, slightly metallic taste is unusual enough that people fly in to try it. A simple stone basin lets you fill bottles for free, and a short forest walking course around the spring takes about thirty minutes. The water is also the basis of Cheongsong's signature dish, dalgi-baekban — rice cooked in the mineral water, which gives it a faintly orange tint. Pair with the dramatic Juwangsan National Park nearby for a strong full-day combination.

Quick highlights

  • Naturally carbonated iron-rich mineral spring
  • Free filling station from a stone basin
  • Forest walking course of about 30 minutes
  • Local dish dalgi-baekban uses the mineral water
  • Pair with Juwangsan National Park

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