📝 1. Overview
Oncheonjang & Geumjeong is Busan’s go-to zone for healing and hiking. Oncheonjang is Korea’s oldest hot spring town, offering public bathhouses and modern spa resorts, while nearby Geumjeong Mountain features scenic trails, fortress walls, and sweeping views. Whether you crave steamy soaks or crisp mountain air, this zone is all about balance and well-being.
🌟 2. Highlights
♨️ Oncheonjang Hot Springs – Traditional jjimjilbang and open-air spa resorts
🏯 Geumjeongsanseong Fortress – Korea’s largest mountain fortress with scenic views
🚠 Geumgang Park Cable Car – Easy access to the top for hiking and sightseeing
🌳 Forest & Temple Trails – Quiet walks through woods, temples, and fortress gates
🍜 Local Comfort Food – Hearty noodle soups and post-hike Korean meals
🗺️ 3. Sub-Zones in Oncheonjang & Geumjeong
Sub-Zone | What to Expect |
---|---|
Oncheonjang Spa Street | Public baths, spa hotels, wellness clinics |
Geumgang Park Area | Cable car station, trails, and family-friendly forest zones |
Geumjeongsanseong Fortress | Stone walls, historical gates, panoramic lookouts |
Beomeosa Temple Base Area | Quiet trails leading to ancient temple & fortress entrance |
🎟️ 4. Tickets & Passes – Popular Attractions
Attraction | Price (Adult) | Opening Hours |
---|---|---|
Heosimcheong Spa (Oncheonjang) | ₩15,000–₩20,000 | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
Geumgang Park Cable Car | ₩10,000 round trip | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Geumjeongsanseong (self-guided) | Free | Open 24/7 (trails) |
Busan City Hot Spring Museum | ₩3,000 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Mon) |
💡 5. Tips
♨️ Most spas offer massage and scrub packages—book in advance on weekends
🚶 Fortress trails vary in difficulty—bring water and shoes with grip
📸 North Gate = best sunrise spot, East Gate = city view spot
🌲 Geumgang Park is good for easy forest walks without hiking gear
🧭 Combine with Beomeosa visit if you’re into temples & trail adventures
🍽️ 6. Must-Try Foods in Oncheonjang & Geumjeong
🍲 Milguksu (Wheat Noodles) – Light, chewy noodles in hot broth
🐖 Dwaeji Gukbap (Pork Soup with Rice) – Local favorite after hot springs
🥟 Yachae Mandu (Veggie Dumplings) – Great for post-hike snacking
🍴 7. Nearby Eats – Top 3 Picks
1. Heosimcheong Spa Restaurant
📍 Inside Heosimcheong Spa Complex
🍱 Korean set meals, healthy porridge, and ginseng chicken soup in a spa setting.
2. Geumjeong Milguksu Alley (금정밀국수골목)
📍 Near Oncheonjang Station Exit 3
🍜 Several old-school shops in one alley serving hand-pulled noodles and broth.
3. Cheongdo Mandu (청도만두)
📍 Near Geumgang Park Cable Car Station
🥟 Famous for steamed mandu (dumplings) and light meals before or after hiking.
🏨 8. Hotel Areas (Why Stay Here?)
Oncheonjang Spa District
→ Relaxation-focused stays with jjimjilbang access and hot spring rooms
Geumgang Park Area
→ Near trails and cable car—good for nature lovers and families
Dongnae
→ Historical neighborhood nearby with more dining options and access to subway
🚗 9. Access
📍 From Busan Station
🚇 Subway Line 1 → Transfer to Line 1 at Seomyeon → Oncheonjang Station (~35 min)
📍 From Gimhae Airport
🚇 Light Rail to Sasang Station → Line 1 to Oncheonjang (~45–50 min)
📍 Getting Around
🚶 Oncheonjang: easy walking between spas and shops
🚠 Cable car to fortress saves hiking effort
🚖 Taxis are useful for Beomeosa base or trailheads
🌐 10. Contact / Info
🔗 Visit Busan
📞 +82-2-1330 (Korea Travel Hotline)
📍 Info Desks: Oncheonjang Station, Heosimcheong Spa, Geumgang Park Entrance
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