Hurshimchung

Hurshimchung is a vast urban hot-spring spa inside Hotel Nongshim in the Oncheon-dong area of Dongnae, Busan. Spanning roughly 4,300 square metres and able to hold around 3,000 bathers, it is billed as one of Asia's largest bathhouses, set beneath a naturally lit skylight amid artistic interiors.

Dongnae hot-spring water

The baths draw on 100% natural hot-spring water from the venue's own well in Dongnae, a source used since the Silla era. The water is alkaline and low in salt (sodium chloride), colourless, odourless and clear, and carries the highest magnesium concentration of any hot spring in Korea. It emerges at roughly 46-60°C and is traditionally valued for rheumatism, neuralgia, muscle and back pain, poor circulation and skin health.

Themed baths & pools

• Around 40 baths including a longevity bath, hinoki-wood bath (up to ~45°C) and cave bath
• Open-air outdoor bath
• Cool and cold plunge baths (about 16-18°C)
• Seasonal event baths using natural powders and oriental herbal ingredients

Sauna & jjimjilbang

• Charcoal room (~35°C) and aromatherapy room (~18-21°C)
• Hwangtobang yellow-ochre clay dome (~71-73°C), said to be Korea's largest at 8m across
• Boseokbang gem room (~53-55°C) and a year-round ice room (~12°C)
• Grand lounge, sleeping rooms and other rest amenities

Hotel & setting

The spa adjoins Hotel Nongshim near Geumjeong Mountain and Geumgang Park in Dongnae. Hot springs run 05:30-22:00 daily (last entry 21:30) and the jjimjil saunas 06:30-21:00, open year-round.