Dongnae-gu: what to see and do

Known for

• Oncheonjang hot spring area and the Heosimcheong spa
• Geumgang Park, at the foot of Geumjeongsan
• Chungnyeolsa, a shrine to the 1592 defenders of Dongnae

What to do

Soak at the Oncheonjang hot spring area, walk Geumgang Park, and try Dongnae pajeon, the local scallion pancake, at a restaurant.

Tip: Korean bathhouses are nude and separated by gender, so check the spa's rules first. Oncheonjang Station is on Lines 1 and 4.

From Seoul: KTX 2 h 40 to Busan Station, then subway 20 to 40 min

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