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Hurshimchung (허심청)

Hurshimchung (허심청) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Busan

Hurshimchung (허심청)

Hurshimchung is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationBusan coastal flavor — sea, hills, seafoodEnglish-friendly

Why go

Hurshimchung is the largest hot-spring bath complex in Asia, anchored to the Nongshim Hotel in Busan's Dongnae spa district. The site spans more than 13,000 square meters and combines around forty pools fed by Dongnae's natural hot-spring source — alkaline-bicarbonate water that has been used here for over a thousand years. The pools include outdoor cliff-side baths, traditional Korean dry-heat "hanjeungmak" rooms at varied temperatures, salt and mugwort steam rooms, and a Roman-style atrium central pool. Day-use is available without hotel lodging and pricing remains genuinely affordable for the scale. Best on weekday afternoons. Pair with the Dongnae traditional market and Dongnaeeupseong site.

Quick highlights

  • Largest hot-spring bath complex in Asia, over 13,000 sqm
  • Around 40 pools fed by Dongnae's natural alkaline source
  • Outdoor cliff-side baths and traditional dry-heat rooms
  • Day-use available without hotel lodging
  • Pair with Dongnae market and Dongnaeeupseong site

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