Korea

This Spa Land In Busan Has 18 Hot Springs, A Traditional Korean Foot Bath & DIY Ramen Station

SPA LAND Centum City in Busan


While South Korea is widely known for its food and influence of K-Pop culture, the country also has many facilities that shape their daily lifestyles. These facilities include spas with unique sauna rooms that you’d be hard pressed to find in Singapore.

If you’re making a trip to Busan, visit SPA LAND Centum City, one of Korea’s largest spas with themed sauna rooms and zen dining areas for a therapeutic experience.

The current exchange rate is 1,000 = ~S$0.98 as of 18th September 2024.


All you need to know about entering this Korean Jjimjilbang



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If it’s your first time visiting a Korean Jjimjilbang or bathhouse, here’s a few things you should know. At SPA LAND Centum City, there are lockers provided for you to place your shoes and clothes inside. You will be expected to change into the shorts and t-shirt provided, and don’t worry if you have tattoos as this place has no regulations on it.

You won’t have to bring cash or your wallet inside as you will be using an electronic-key wristband to purchase food. The amount you spent will be tabulated at the end of the day when you exit the spa.

To enter the spa, you’ll have to buy a ticket for ₩23,000/adult (~S$22) which entitles you to a 4-hour stay and access to all the facilities inside. If you want to extend your stay, you have to spend ₩10,000 to enjoy an additional 2 hours.

Note that unlike most other Korean spas, this Jjimjilbang is not open 24 hours and children under 7 years old won’t be allowed to enter either.


What kind of sauna rooms can I experience here?



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Located inside Centum City’s Shinsegae Department Store, this 2-storey spa can be reached within 1 bus stop away from the Centum City subway station. The spa offers a total of 18 different hot springs and 13 sauna rooms, of which the water in the pools are pumped from hot springs 100m underground.

There are 2 types of water being pumped: sodium carbonate that is believed to remove dead skin cells, and sodium chloride that is said to be good for blood circulation.


Outdoor foot baths.
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Before you explore the various sauna rooms on the first floor, check out the outdoor foot bath area first. The pools are lined with pebbles to massage your feet while you walk, and you can also find heated and cold bath areas based on your preference.


Salt Room.
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Some of the 13 themed sauna rooms include the Salt Room, which is built from pink Himalayan salt blocks. Kept at a temperature of 53.4°C, the warm salty air is the first thing you will pick up as you enter the room. These salts are said to help with various skin conditions and improve your immune system.


Roman Room.
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Another room that cannot be missed is the Roman Room, a steam sauna that replicates the design of old public baths in Rome with its blue marble tiles and a fountain filled with mineral rocks. At a comfortable temperature of 35.8°C, the steam here is meant to eliminate body fats by triggering your metabolism.


Pyramid Room
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The Pyramid Room is meant to help you receive “universal energy” with the ceilings designed at a 52° angle. The design of this ambient room is meant to isolate noise outside, bringing you back down to earth literally, as you meditate. Note that the temperature here is a searing 53.8°C, so go ahead only if you can handle the heat.


Sev Room.
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One of the more popular rooms here would be the Sev Room, which makes use of patented technology to generate healthy electrons for our bodies. By compounding the natural ores and metals in the room, these electrons are proclaimed to help energise our bodies by boosting metabolism.


What else can I do at this spa?



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Apart from simmering in the sauna rooms that offer different benefits, you’ll find the Entertainment Zone on the second floor. The facilities in this zone include a Snack Bar where you can redeem your complimentary Sweet Rice Punch Drink that comes with the entry fee. The iconic hard boiled eggs are sold here as well, so you can easily get one on the go.


Restaurant at SPA LAND Centum City.
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There’s also a cosy restaurant here that serves Korean banchan (side dishes) and noodles with a price range of around ₩10,000. Their must-try dishes would be the Cold Noodles and Gyoza Dumplings that pair well together.


Relaxation
Rooms.
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If you’re feeling tired from all the sweating in the saunas, have a seat and cool down at the Relaxation Room. The comfortable recliner chairs here are equipped with mini TV screens for you to watch movies, so you’ll be kept occupied. With large glass window panels, you can also admire the view or simply decide to doze off and take a nap.


Self Ramen Cafe.
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Last but not least, this spa also has a ramen station where you can make your own cup noodles. They provide a wide selection of ramen for you to choose from with plenty of toppings as well as side dishes like rice cakes, fishballs, and sausages .


Make a visit to SPA LAND Centum City



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With a wide range of sauna rooms, food options, and facilities for entertainment, SPA LAND Centum City is a spa you have to visit. You can easily spend a full day here with the many activities to do, and it will go easy on your budget as well.

Book your ticket for SPA LAND Centum City

SPA LAND Centum City
Google Reviews
4.5
(3,860)
Address
35 Centum nam-daero, Haeundae, Busan, South Korea
Opening Hours:
Wednesday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Show More Timings
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Brandon Chia

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