Chungju’s high-quality hot springs and scenic nature will eliminate your fatigue and stress.
A Green and Clean City: Chungju
As a model of a clean city, Chungju proudly presents abundant tourist resources and the best spas such as Suanbo Hot Spring, Angseong Hot Spring, and Mungang Hot Spring. Furthermore, visitors can have various cultural experiences. Chungju is a comfort and resort city that is full of health and happiness.
Suanbo Hot Spring is Korea’s first natural hot spring. Even though its history is unclear, it was recorded in Goryusa during the ninth year of King Hyeonjong’s reign. It is also mentioned in about 30 historical books such as Ijosillok, Donggukyeojiseunglam, Yeojidoseo, Cheonggudo, and Daedongyeojido.
According to Onjeongdong Donggyu Jeolmok, Suanbo Hot Spring was crowded year-round with many famous scholars from all over Korea in the Joseon period. The natural spa was particularly popular among sick people. With the installation of an open-air bath in 1885 and modern facilities in 1929, it evolved into a modern spa. A legend says a sick dragon recovered its health after spending a cold winter in Suanbo Hot Spring, but failed to ascend to heaven.