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Sudeoksa Temple, Yun Bong-gil & Deoksan Hot Spring Day
Stand inside Korea's oldest dated wooden hall at Sudeoksa Temple, pay respects at independence activist Yun Bong-gil's birthplace, walk through a Joseon peddler-themed cultural park, and finish at Korea's largest spa-water park on a 600-year-old hot spring.
4 stops8-10 hourstaxi + walking + bus
Updated May 4, 2026
Stops
4 stops
Duration
8-10 hours
Difficulty
easy
Best Season
Year-round
Transit Cost
~6,000 KRW
Getting to the Start
How to reach Sudeoksa Temple from popular areas
From Yongsan Station, Seoul-
Mugunghwa or Saemaeul on the Janghang Line from Yongsan Station to Sapgyo Station (about 1h 30m). Take a taxi from Sapgyo Station to Sudeoksa (about 20 min, 18,000-22,000 KRW), or transfer to bus 991 toward Deoksan and Sudeoksa.
1h 30m + transferFrom 9,500 KRW
From Yongsan Station, Seoul-
Mugunghwa or Saemaeul on the Janghang Line from Yongsan Station to Yesan Station (about 1h 40m). Take a taxi from Yesan Station to Sudeoksa (about 30 min, 30,000-35,000 KRW), or take bus 991 from the bus terminal nearby.
1h 40m + transferFrom 10,000 KRW
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal-
Intercity bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Central City) to Yesan Bus Terminal (about 1h 50m), then bus 991 or taxi to Sudeoksa (about 30 min).
1h 50m + 30 min transferFrom 11,000 KRW
Estimated Total Cost
Admissions62,000 KRW
Transit(taxi, bus)8,000 KRW
Total70,000 KRW(~$52 USD)
Best Start Time
09:30 AM
Estimated 8-10 hours to complete all 4 stops
Before You Go
- The last three stops cluster in the Deoksan hot-spring district within a 600m walking radius — only the Sudeoksa connection needs a taxi or bus
- Bus 991 runs from Naepo New Town and Yesan-eup to Sudeoksa and the Deoksan hot-spring district, but service is infrequent — taxi is faster between stops
- Bring or buy a swimsuit and towel for Splas Resom, or rent on-site
- Naepo Bobusang Village is closed on Mondays, Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall is closed Mondays and major holidays
- Save Splas Resom for last — most visitors stay 2-4 hours and you don't want to rush it
- Vegetarian temple lunches are available at Yakseon Gongyanggan near the Sudeoksa entrance
The map shows a suggested order of stops. Check Transit Guide for public transport details between each stop.
Don't feel tied to this exact route — visit the highlights at your own pace and enjoy the journey freely.
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Don't feel tied to this exact route. Use Transit Guide for transport details. Travel at your own pace!
Check exact routes on Google Maps or Kakao Map
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