A while ago, I went through all the different types of 방 or rooms in Korean and mentioned wanting to go more in-depth on Korean bathhouses; well, today is the day! A lot of 찜질방 are 24/7, with floor heating, sleeping rooms, sauna areas, full body scrubs, and much more to help you fully relax.
no little duckies included, but the towel wrap is accurate!
What is a Korean Bathhouse?
Bathhouses and the matching saunas have existed traditionally in Korea since the rise of Buddhism. But modern 찜질방, with multiple baths, relaxation area, and more, are more recent; rose in popularity in the 1990s. These are perfect places to unwind and relax after walking and climbing so many stairs around Korea!