Yuseong Hot Springs

Yuseong Hot Springs is a long-established thermal district in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, where water rises from 215–450 meters underground at temperatures ranging from about 41°C to 57°C, with a mildly alkaline pH between 7.5 and 8.5 and a high silicate content prized for softening skin. Historical records describe King Taejo surveying the area while searching for a new capital, and King Taejong of Joseon bathing there in 1393; modern development began after 1913 during the Japanese colonial period, when several bathhouses were built. Today the district centers on a free public Foot Bath Experience Center (opened 2007), decorated with fountains, streams, and a water wheel, and hosts an annual Yuseong Hot Springs Cultural Festival each May.