Korea Tourism Organization Newly Selects 9 Recommended Wellness Tourism Destinations for Healing

Designation of Beauty & Spa, Nature & Forest Healing, Korean Medicine, Healing & Meditation Themed Tourist Destinations

The Korea Tourism Organization announced on the 19th that it has selected nine recommended wellness-themed tourist destinations. The photo shows Seolhaewon in Yangyang, Gangwon.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The Korea Tourism Organization announced on the 19th that it has newly selected nine "recommended wellness tourism destinations" tailored to four wellness (healing) themes: beauty & spa, nature & forest healing, Korean medicine, and healing & meditation.

The selected tourism destinations for beauty & spa wellness, which heal the body and mind through hot springs and therapy, include three places: Donghaeboyang Hot Spring Convention Hotel in Donghae-si, Gangwon, Seolhaewon in Yangyang-gun, Gangwon, and S2Vutech View Lounge in Daegu.

For nature & forest healing tourism, where visitors can maintain physical health, calm their minds, and find stability in nature, Geochang Anti-Aging Healing Land in Geochang-gun and Hwansang Forest Gotjawal Park in Jeju were designated.

In the Korean medicine category, Imunwon Korean Medicine Clinic in Gangnam-gu, Seoul was selected. It is a place where visitors can enjoy a healthy Korean medicine wellness trip with not only Korean medicine treatments but also scalp immune enhancement programs, aroma, and muscle massages.

Outstanding facilities in the healing & meditation category, which strengthen the mind’s immunity, include Mayfield Hotel in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Taekwondowon Symbol District in Muju-gun, Jeonbuk, and Jeju901 in Jeju.

With these nine new selections, the Korea Tourism Organization’s recommended wellness tourism destinations have increased to 59.