[영어로 읽는 여행 정보] 한국 유수의 온천, 동래 온천
(원제: Dongnae Tour)
Korea’s Original Hot Spring
To most people, Busan equals beach, sun and surf. But move a little inland and you will find Busan’s forgotten delight: Dongnae Hot Spring.
Dongnae-gu is an old district located less than an hour’s drive from Busan’s famous Haeundae Beach. It is one of the foremost hot springs in Korea.
The water at Dongnae Hot Spring has an average temperature of 63° Celsius and is mildly alkaline. Soaking one’s body in the water at Dongnae is said to help blood circulation. It also relieves symptoms of fatigue and rheumatism. The water’s famous healing properties even attracted the attention of a king. According to historical records, Dongnae Hot Spring was used by a king during the Joseon Dynasty.
Visiting Dongnae’s outdoor foot bath is a great way to start your Dongnae adventure. The outdoor foot bath is frequently enjoyed by locals. Here, the water is slightly cooler at 40° Celsius. The foot bath is free to use.
If you want to experience a full-body bath, simply walk around the area. There are hot spring bath houses everywhere you go. One of the best known in the area is Hurshimchung Spa.
A Food Fit for A King, Dongnaepajeon
You will need to recharge after your bath. This is the perfect opportunity to try Dongnae-gu’s representative dish: dongnaepajeon (Dongnae spring onion pancake).
Dongnaepajeons are very different to traditional Korean pancakes. Instead of being chewy or crunchy on the outside, dongnaepajeon is soft. This is because the pancakes are made using a mix of glutinous rice, regular rice as well as flour. The pancakes also use a special type of small spring onion called Joseon Jjokpa. Mixed with fresh seafood, the dongnaepajeon is delicious and fortifying.
Locals recommend Dongrae Halmae Pajun (Dongnae Grandma’s Spring Onion Pancake) if you want to try the dish. The restaurant has been making pajeons for more than 70 years in the traditional Dongnae style. Here, you are guaranteed to taste and fall in love with authentic dongnaepajeon.
One Stop Summing Up: Vocabs & Expressions
original 원래의 / hot spring 온천 / equal ~이다, 같다(v) / surf 파도 타기(n) / inland 내륙으로 / forgotten 잊혀진 / delight 즐거움을 주는 것(n) / district 지역(n) / located 위치한 / foremost 유
수의 / average 평균의 / mildly 약간 / alkaline 알칼리성의 / soak 담그다(v) / blood circulation 혈액순환 / relieve symptoms of ~의 증상을 완화시키다 / fatigue 피로(n) / rheumatism 류머티
즘(n) / healing property 약효, 효능 / attract 마음을 끌다(v) / attention 주의(n) / according to ~에 의하면 / historical record 역사적 기록 / Joseon Dynasty 조선 시대 / outdoor bath 노천
탕 / adventure 모험(n) / frequently 자주 / enjoy 즐기다(v) / local 현지인(n) / slightly 약간 / cool 시원한 / experience 경험하다(v) / simply 단순히, 그저 / bath house 목욕탕 / food t for a
king 왕에게 어울리는 음식 / recharge 충전하다(v) / perfect opportunity 완벽한 기회 / representative 대표하는 / spring onion 파 / traditional 전통적인 / instead of ~대신에 / chewy 쫄깃한
/ crunchy 바삭바삭한 / mix of ~의 혼합 / glutinous rice 찹쌀 / regular 보통의 / our 밀가루(n) / special 특별한 / type 종류(n) / delicious 아주 맛있는 / fortifying 기운을 돋우는 / recommend
추천하다(v) / guarantee 약속하다(v) / taste 맛보다(v) / fall in love with ~과 사랑에 빠지다 / authentic 진품인
(원제: Dongnae Tour)
Korea’s Original Hot Spring
To most people, Busan equals beach, sun and surf. But move a little inland and you will find Busan’s forgotten delight: Dongnae Hot Spring.
Dongnae-gu is an old district located less than an hour’s drive from Busan’s famous Haeundae Beach. It is one of the foremost hot springs in Korea.
The water at Dongnae Hot Spring has an average temperature of 63° Celsius and is mildly alkaline. Soaking one’s body in the water at Dongnae is said to help blood circulation. It also relieves symptoms of fatigue and rheumatism. The water’s famous healing properties even attracted the attention of a king. According to historical records, Dongnae Hot Spring was used by a king during the Joseon Dynasty.
Visiting Dongnae’s outdoor foot bath is a great way to start your Dongnae adventure. The outdoor foot bath is frequently enjoyed by locals. Here, the water is slightly cooler at 40° Celsius. The foot bath is free to use.
If you want to experience a full-body bath, simply walk around the area. There are hot spring bath houses everywhere you go. One of the best known in the area is Hurshimchung Spa.
A Food Fit for A King, Dongnaepajeon
You will need to recharge after your bath. This is the perfect opportunity to try Dongnae-gu’s representative dish: dongnaepajeon (Dongnae spring onion pancake).
Dongnaepajeons are very different to traditional Korean pancakes. Instead of being chewy or crunchy on the outside, dongnaepajeon is soft. This is because the pancakes are made using a mix of glutinous rice, regular rice as well as flour. The pancakes also use a special type of small spring onion called Joseon Jjokpa. Mixed with fresh seafood, the dongnaepajeon is delicious and fortifying.
Locals recommend Dongrae Halmae Pajun (Dongnae Grandma’s Spring Onion Pancake) if you want to try the dish. The restaurant has been making pajeons for more than 70 years in the traditional Dongnae style. Here, you are guaranteed to taste and fall in love with authentic dongnaepajeon.
One Stop Summing Up: Vocabs & Expressions
original 원래의 / hot spring 온천 / equal ~이다, 같다(v) / surf 파도 타기(n) / inland 내륙으로 / forgotten 잊혀진 / delight 즐거움을 주는 것(n) / district 지역(n) / located 위치한 / foremost 유
수의 / average 평균의 / mildly 약간 / alkaline 알칼리성의 / soak 담그다(v) / blood circulation 혈액순환 / relieve symptoms of ~의 증상을 완화시키다 / fatigue 피로(n) / rheumatism 류머티
즘(n) / healing property 약효, 효능 / attract 마음을 끌다(v) / attention 주의(n) / according to ~에 의하면 / historical record 역사적 기록 / Joseon Dynasty 조선 시대 / outdoor bath 노천
탕 / adventure 모험(n) / frequently 자주 / enjoy 즐기다(v) / local 현지인(n) / slightly 약간 / cool 시원한 / experience 경험하다(v) / simply 단순히, 그저 / bath house 목욕탕 / food t for a
king 왕에게 어울리는 음식 / recharge 충전하다(v) / perfect opportunity 완벽한 기회 / representative 대표하는 / spring onion 파 / traditional 전통적인 / instead of ~대신에 / chewy 쫄깃한
/ crunchy 바삭바삭한 / mix of ~의 혼합 / glutinous rice 찹쌀 / regular 보통의 / our 밀가루(n) / special 특별한 / type 종류(n) / delicious 아주 맛있는 / fortifying 기운을 돋우는 / recommend
추천하다(v) / guarantee 약속하다(v) / taste 맛보다(v) / fall in love with ~과 사랑에 빠지다 / authentic 진품인