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Yuseong Spa
Yuseong Spa
At the decline of the Baekje Era, a mother who sought drugs for her son who had been seriously wounded in a battle during the Silla dynasty, saw a crane with a wounded wing on a snow-capped field. It immersed it self in a water puddle and was cured. She then let her son put his limb in the water and it was cured
completely. After that, she built a hut near the fountain and invited many ill or injured people to bathe and treat their diseases there.
This is the spa area of Bongmyeong-dong. In the Joseon dynasty, King Taejo and King Taejong visited and bathed here, and many people swarmed to this area, to bath in the open spa. In the 1970s, the development of this region began many in earnest. Nowadays, there are more than 100 motels operating here.
The Yuseong Hot Springs is approximately 11 km west of downtown Daejeon. The water temperature is kept between 42 and 55°C, and it is an alkali radium spring with a pH of 8.4. Because of these distinctive qualities, the water is said to be good for various kinds of skin diseases, neuritis, digestive disorders, obesity, and gynecological diseases. The water is characterized by long-lasting warmth after bath, an improvement in blood circulation, softening of skin callous and the relief of the relief of stress. Such effects over a more prolonged period. however, cannot reasonably be expect the in a short time. they, requir baths. Located in the city, it is a representative urban spa in Korea around which a lot of high buildings, accommodations, and restaurants are located. Besides, the neighboring Yuseong Country Club, the Ggumdori-dongsan, the Expo Science Park, etc. invite many tourists who want to go sightseeing and have a hot spring bath.
 Rich Sights to See and Enjoy
Yuseong Country Club
Located at Deokmyeong-dong in Yuseong, this Country Club with an exquisite beauty has a 18 -hole golf course. It also produced the international women's golf star, Seri Park. It is conveniently located next to the Hot Spring.
Yuseong Youth Hostel
Located at the foot of Gyeryongsan (mountain), this hostel can accommodate 200 people at a time. It is used as an excellent training facility for young people.
Daejeon National Cemetery
Located between Yuseong and The The Daejeon National Cemetery in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, on an area of 330million §³ is considered to be a holy ground where deceased war heroes rest in peace. Hyeonchungmoon (gate) and Hyeonchungtap (tower) stands high to commemorate the loyal war heroes and patriotic martyrs. Next to this Memorial is a scenic rest area for families and worshippers. This rest area is landscaped with deer and bird-garden with a beautiful pond.
Sutonggol Valley
Sutonggol located in Deokmyeong-dong,Yuseong, is a recreation & sports park with beautiful scenery. This place is frequented by residents in Daejeon on weekends and holidays.
Suungyo Altar
This place is located at Chumok-dong in Yuseong-gu. The place has numerous cultural objects and properties. A house called Dosolcheon is considered as the most important cultural treasure here. Next to Cheondan(Sunn-gyo's worship building) stands Seokjong (stone bell) which has an animal shape.
When hit, it makes a booming sound of a metal drum.
 Local Foods
Because Yuseong is a tourist special district many tourists come from all over the country. Restaurants show their best cooking in their own ways. Above all 'Sutgol wonnaengmyeon' has still been keeping on its native taste in Yuseong district.
 Map of Yuseong Spa

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