Unlike other stones used in hot sea water baths in other areas, stones found in the area are acid dikes containing a lot of sulfur and alkali feldspars. The stones found in Hampyeong contain so much sulfur that they stick to one another when heated. Heated stones produce alkali salt to sterilize and prevent and treat skin troubles, neuralgia and diabetes. Heated stones produce alkali salt to sterilize and prevent and treat skin troubles, neuralgia and diabetes.

It is unknown when hot sea water baths were first used. They are said to have been used as folk remedies in Hampyeong beach 100 years ago. Many patients suffering from chronic neuralgia, post child-birth pain, arthritis and skin troubles visit to treat their illnesses. Most patients feel a little tired after taking a bath, but they feel refreshed the following day. Arthritis patients who stay for 3 to 4 weeks and take hot sea water baths on a regular basis can treat their illness. In particular, many women come to take a bath, and an average of 500 people visit the place daily from all around the world. Currently, places in Hampyeong that provide hot sea water baths include Jupo Haesujim, Hampyeong Sinheung Haesujim and Sinheung Haesujim.

Hampyeong Hot Sea Water Bath, cited as the best and cheapest way to practice filial duty to parents, is particularly effective in treating chronic illnesses including post child-birth pain, neuralgia and diabetes. Since 3 to 4 people can take a bath together, it has emerged as the most popular tour course among families. One does not have to spend a lot of money to practice his or her filial duty to parents. Please visit Hampyeong Hot Sea Water Bath and give great pleasure to your parents

If one soaks their body in sea water, the skin usually becomes sticky, and the body needs to be washed with fresh water. However, after taking a hot sea water bath, the skin becomes cleaner and firmer. This is due to the fact that high heat causes chemical reactions to occur in minerals contained in the sea water and stones in Hampyeong. In particular, it has been proved that the chemical reactions are effective in preventing adult diseases.

Take the bus bound for Sinheung from Hampyeong/every hour (takes 20 minutes)

Take the bus bound for Hampyeong from Gangnam Express Bus Terminal at 08:35, 14:30 and 16:30 (daily)

Turn left at Jupo Gas Station heading toward Yeonggwang (National Road No. 23) from Hampyeong-eup

Keep going until you arrive at the beach (hot sea water bath area)

Hampyeong Sinheung Haesujim (+82-61-322-9487) - 15 rooms

Sinheung Haesujim (+82-61-322-9900) - 18 rooms

Jupo Haesujim (+82-61-322-9489) - 15 rooms