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Seoul, Sinchon - Sinchon Rest

Sat, 08/25/2012 - 09:31 — tigreye2000

Sinchon Rest has a very old feel to it. For some reason they don't give the women keys at the desk, but the give the men some. Instead you go in, find a locker, and grab the key from the locker. The wet area had an assortment of standing and sitting showers. There were two saunas, one stone and one wood. For bathes there was a hot, a hotter, and a freezing.

In terms of sleeping this jjimjilbang is amazing, especially for women. There were sleeping areas right there in the wet area if you didn't feel comfortable going to the mixed area to sleep. The sleeping room was on the fourth floor and had a large mixed area, as well as a glassed off area with bunks for women only. There was a small room just for men on the floor below next to the gym and nail/hair salon.

Gyeong-nam, Tongyeong, Hangnam-dong - Tongyeong Haesu Land

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 23:19 — tigreye2000

Jeonju, Joonghwasan-dong, Hyoja Bridge – Spa LaQua

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 02:00 — tigreye2000

Wow. I will have a lot of words for this Spa, and “wow” is a good place to start. Firstly, it’s hard to get to by bus. I would not really recommend that since Jeonju is so small anyway. I just took a taxi from the Gaeksa Area (main old downtown, not far from Hanok Village and the fun walking streets). If you cab it, just say “Hyoja da-ri, Gwang-jin Het-bi-chan Apart” and get out near building #101 (효자다리, 광진햇비찬 아파트 101동). I know that's not easy, but it will be well worth it. You can’t miss the giant orange rectangular building on your right from there!

Jeonju, Deokjin-dong, Jeonbuk University - Lespia Sauna

Sat, 11/12/2011 - 11:45 — tigreye2000

This sauna didn’t look like much from Daum Maps’ street view, nor did it when Iwalked up the street in person, but it’s in a great location just off tons ofbus lines and on the skirts of the busy, popular Jeonbuk University area. But Ithought I’d give it a try~ and I’m glad I did! It turns out it’s a nice,neighborhood jjimjilbang with friendly staff and quiet weeknights.

Donghae, Chun-gok-dong - Hwajungwon Sauna

Fri, 09/23/2011 - 17:18 — tigreye2000

The weather in Ulleung Island turned rough and I had a hard time getting a boat back to the mainland. All the ships were canceled on Monday which caused a slight backup in the number of people leaving on Tuesday, and on top of all this Wednesday, being the last day of the holiday, was booked full. I chose to depart the island to a different city than where I arrived from (in lieu of staying an extra 2-3 days) and that's how I wound up in Donghae... thankfully!

Pohang, Buk-gu, Jangsung-dong - Pohang Oncheon

Sat, 09/17/2011 - 18:03 — tigreye2000

I was overnight in Pohang recently before my trip to Ulleung Island - 울릉도 - and took the chance to find a local hot spot. After dinner and some drinks with a friend, I headed up to see what this large oncheon had to offer. It was just an overnight with an early morning, but it was a nice one. I'd highly recommend anyone spending time around Bukbu Beach in Pohang to check out this place. It is large, clean, with all the usual amenities for a very usual price.

Greenvill Jjimjilbang & Sauna - Banwoldang, Jung Gu, Daegu

Wed, 10/20/2010 - 20:22 — tigreye2000

In my search for new jjimjilbang I found a nice place conveniently located just outside of the Banwoldang subway stop (transfer) in downtown Daegu. The staff were helpful and spoke a bit of English, even put my extra baggage behind the counter for safekeeping since it wouldn't fit in the locker!

As you exit the subway at gate 1, you'll see the Samjung Greencore Apartments (삼정 그린코어) and a sign for the Greenvill Jjimjilbang entrance.

Busan, Jung-dong, Dalmaji (Haeundae) - Vesta Spa & Fitness

Sun, 04/11/2010 - 18:13 — tigreye2000

Vesta Spa & Fitness is currently under construction. It is scheduled to be completed on June 1, 2010. I believe they are closed for business during this time; I'd recommend calling ahead if you plan on visiting this month.

This large, well-located spa has a long reputation among foreigners and Koreans alike in Busan. Since I've heard so many good things about the place, I had high expectations. Luckily, I had the treat of visiting with someone who had been there many times before, including once long ago. She was able to offer some well-needed insight on my experience.

Busan, Gwangan - KA (Kwang An) Sporex

Mon, 03/22/2010 - 16:44 — tigreye2000

Recently, a friend of mine told me his parents own a jjimjilbang near Gwangan. We got to talking about it and I decided I ought to check it out for you. I mean, I have a list of places I need to visit, but he is my friend after all, and I wanted to see what kind of place it was.

Seoul, KTX Station - Silloam Sauna & Jjimjil

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 16:41 — tigreye2000

I would never have found this place for you guys if I hadn't missed my train back to Busan recently. Just so you know, the last Busan-bound KTX leaving Seoul on any given night is at 10:30. Anyway, 10:40 is too late ㅠ.ㅠ

Fortunately, the helpful lady at the information desk in Seoul Station was able to direct me out the back of the station to Silloam Sauna, which I definitely had my doubts about. I mean, how many cheap and still nice places have you ever seen around a big station? Though I was worried, my other option was to stay in a motel, and I'm really glad I took the chance on Silloam.

Busan, Millak-dong - Gwang An Haesuworld

Thu, 02/18/2010 - 15:53 — tigreye2000

This nice place is tucked away near the coast, north of the Gwangali Beach area but, unfortunately, a long walk from the subway (Gwangan station or Millak station will do). The good news is, it's right outside the Gwangan Amusement Park, Mi World. Bus number 210 will bring you right by the building and 38, 62, and 108 also come along one main street (closer than the subway line), stopping on this side of the Suyeong 2 Bridge. Find it here, or in the center of the wikimap below.

Busan, Oncheon-dong - Hurshimchung Spa

Mon, 02/01/2010 - 15:48 — tigreye2000

Said to be the largest hot spring spa in Asia, Hurshimchung can accommodate up to 3000 guests. It's located just up the street from Oncheon-jang subway stop on line 1. The hotel also houses a brauhaus, several restaurants, a wedding hall and a night club. At the sauna's reception desk, you'll be given a key and instructed to pay upon leaving. You can use this key to secure your shoes, open your locker, and pay for anything in the spa. Towels and jjimjilbang clothes are available inside the locker room, then you can head to the sauna.

Busan, Centum City, Shinsegae Department Store - SpaLand

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 23:36 — tigreye2000

~~====** For the month of December, parts of the sauna are being renovated (repaired?) so some discounts or time extensions may be offered**====~~
~~It is advertised that regular service will resume on December 29th.~~

Unfortunately for them, Spa Land has no English website. Unimaginable, I know. I mean, after all Shinsegae is one of the world's largest department stores. Whatever guys, don't worry about it...

Actually that's one of the few complaints I had about this place. 5 to be exact; shall we get them out of the way, in a classic bad-news-first way?
1. The aforementioned lack of a comprehensive English website.
2. Not enough showers. Maybe 30 sit-down and only 12 standing ones. Even on a Thursday evening, there was a short queue at times to rinse off.

Daegu, Sinam-dong - Goongjeon Lavender (궁전라벤더)

Tue, 11/17/2009 - 22:45 — tigreye2000

This is a nice, big jjimjilbang near Dong Daegu KTX station (동대구역). Just by the looks of the exterior I have wanted to go inside since I first saw it a few months ago. Quite a few bus lines pass by this building including 156, 401, 414, 521, 618, 650, 708, 808, 937, 980, or the express #1 (급행1). It's quite a walk from the subway, but would be a basic cost ride from either Sincheon station (신천역) or Dongdaegu station on Line 1.

Busan, Haeundae, Jung-dong - Rodeo Jjimjil Town

Sun, 11/08/2009 - 19:49 — tigreye2000

I'm expanding the overview on Haeundae. This entry will include a personal review and more details.

Rodeo Jjimjil Town (로데오찜질타운)
You can find this place in the Rodeo Outlet shopping area south of the Jung-dong subway station. Naver users rated this place 10.0 out of 10 (17 ratings)!


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