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Seorak Waterpia For those looking to escape the city, a soak in Seorak Waterpia’s hot springs is the perfect way to take in views of the freshly fallen snow surrounding the tubs. If the idyllic scenery isn’t enough to immediately put you at ease, soak in the tubs filled with jasmine- and lemon-in- fused water. Waterpia also has a “rain spa” and a mud-pack area that operate during peak season, and a waterpark area for the warmer months. MoRE InFo Buses leave regularly from Dong Seoul Bus terminal to Sokcho and take three and a half hours. From there, take a 10-minute taxi ride to the spa. Website www.seorakwaterpia.com Phone (033) 335-0855 Hanwha Resort’s Sanjeong Spa With a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, this spa of the Hanwha Resort chain is the per- fect place to soak up both scenery and serenity. Located in the basement of the luxury resort, the natural spring water is said to have healing and beautifying effects on the skin. Wrap up a few hours of relaxing in the numerous baths with an authentic Chinese foot massage for full indulgence. MoRE InFo Get off at Uijeongbu Station on line 1. From there, take bus 138-6 to Sanjeong Lake. Website www.hanwharesort.co.kr Phone (031) 534-5500 ext. 708 Resom Spa Castle Hidden along the coast of South Chungcheong Province, Resom Spa Castle is home to the 600-year-old Duksan Hot Springs. After only an hour’s drive from Seoul, you could be relax- ing in medicinal baths known for easing skin problems, gastrointestinal disorders and mus- cular pain. Surrounded by lush mountainous foliage, this is a unique place to experience bliss. MoRE InFo Seoul Central City Bus terminal and nambu Bus terminal offer intercity buses bound for Yesan, where you can get off at Resom Spa Castle. Website www.resom.co.kr Phone (041) 330-8000 63