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πŸ§– Jjimjilbang without the panic

A jjimjilbang is a sauna-plus-lounge, often 24 hours. The wet rooms are separated by gender and you are nude there. The big heated floors are mixed and you wear the house shorts/T-shirt.

Pay at the desk (often β‚©10,000–20,000 for day use; overnight costs more). You get a locker key wristband. Shoes in the cubbies.
Wet area: shower before the pools. Towels stay out of the water. Tattoos are generally fine in tourist-heavy places; a few older halls are picky β€” have a cover if you are unsure.
Common rooms: wear the provided clothes. Ice rooms, clay rooms, and salt rooms are for sitting, not loud calls. Many people nap; keep voices low.
Food court inside sells sikhye, eggs, and ramen. Outside food is often banned. Leave by morning checkout if you stayed overnight.

Dragon Hill (Yongsan) and local neighborhood halls both work. Bring a small pouch for your phone in the locker.

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