Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Jjimjilbang : Korean way to relax

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A Jjimjilbang (찜질방) is a large, gender-segregated public bathhouse in Korea, furnished with hot tubs, showers, Korean traditional kiln saunas and massage tables. Jjimjil is derived from the words meaning heated bath. However, in other areas of the building or on other floors there are unisex areas, usually with a snack bar, ondol-heated floor for lounging and sleeping, wide-screen TVs, exercise rooms, ice rooms, heated salt rooms, PC bang, and sleeping quarters with either bunk beds or sleeping mats. Many of the sleeping rooms can have themes or elements to them. Usually Jjimjilbangs will have various rooms with different temperatures to suit guests' preferred relaxing temperatures. The walls are decorated with different woods, minerals, crystals, stones, and metals. This is to make the ambient mood and smell more natural. Often the elements used have traditional Korean medicinal purposes in the various rooms.

Numerous options exist for that only in Korea experience. Dragon Hill Spa is the place basically glorified jjimjilbang-the large bathhouse-cum-saunas beloved by Koreans. In Dragon Hill Spa you can enjoy various concept of saunas and water park at competitive price especially on July.

*Location: across from Yongsan KTX Station
*More information: http://www.dragonhillspa.co.kr/
*price:  11,000 - 13,000won

If you have any movie or gallery ticket within a week, you will get a discount 2,000won. Bring your beach towel and swimming hat and enjoy your Korean life.



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