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What to do and see in Jongno-gu, South Korea: The Best Spas & Wellness
Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
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1. Lavish Spa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By gruhltr
The massages at LavishSpa are outstanding and reasonably priced ($85-$95USD for 60 min) given the quality. I'd highly recommend the LavishSpa Signature massage for a more pressure-packed spin on a traditional Swedish massage. The oil options were very nice and we were provided with peppermint tea prior to heading out for the day. Great experience!
2. Insadong Hanjeungmak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
The Korean traditional sauna culture has been introduced through TV dramas and shows and its origin is the 'Hanjeungmak'. Modeled after the traditional Korean ultra heated sauna, where special yellow archer fomentation stones and pine trees are superheated in a fire kiln and this is distinguished from the other saunas. This room releases natural elements that penetrate deep into your pores and results in immediate detoxification and strengthening of the immune system. Calories are burned quickly from the stimulation of white blood cells and antibody production. The infrared rays help blood circulation and metabolism, as well as relieve stress and fatigue. We hope you can revitalize in Insadong hanjeungmak.
Reviewed By tigre747
We came to Insadong Hanjeungmak later than booked and close to midnight but the owner, who speaks fluent English, was very kind and patient in explaining the various treatments my boyfriend and I could choose from. I chose the package that gave access to the baths and saunas and also included a v-steaming (!), body scrub, cucumber face mask and back massage and I loved every singe minute of it. The owner not only organized our treatments in a way they would synchronize but also taught us a few words in Korean to make communication with our masseuses possible. I can't give enough praise to the ladies who perform the scrub and massage - and performance is the right word to refer to a choreography of hot towels, hot water, cucumber face mask and quite definitely the scrub-of-your-life. The treatments were not only amazingly pleasurable but also full of a no-frills charm that seems to be very unique to the Korean jjimjilbang culture. As a bonus, my skin was very smooth and soft for days after. It was a wonderful experience and if I lived in Korea I would want to have a scrub at the hands of these wonderful 'ahjumas' once a week, at least.
3. Jun Thai Massage
4. Spa the Jeong
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Sparex Sauna
6. Gukilgwan
7. Gwijok Massage
8. Bespa
The Best Spa & Massage in Seoul. BESPA
