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[Adventurer]

I may go on a trip to Jiri San. A spa is included, but I have no clue about spas or what to expect. Also, if anyone's been to Jiri, I would like to know if one needs gloves there. Will it be pretty cold up there?

What would you recommend someone bring with 'em?

[Yesterday]

Jiri-san National Park - has often been called "Jiri-san Park spa" - because of its numerous waterfalls, creeks, etc.

Take gloves - of course - not just because you are climbing to high altitudes - but the climb is also a bit tough - just take hikers gloves.

Spas, lately, seem to be popping up everywhere: office buildings, strip malls, village storefronts. Salons with one tiny massage table tout their spa services.

There are several different types of spas. The first kind is a destination spa. At a day spa you just drop in for treatments like massage, facials and body treatments. Often, day spas are an extension of a hair salon, which is fine as long as the spa is a separate wing that offers a quiet, serene, environment.

There is no regulating of the use of the word spa. That's why some salons promote spa services when all they have is one massage table, or use names like "spa pedicure."

At a minimum, a day spa should offer professionally administered massages, facials and body treatments in a quiet, serene atmosphere.

There's also a huge range of experiences at resort spas. Again, no one is regulating the use of the name, so it could be anything from one massage room next to the fitness center to a multi-million facility.

There's even a difference with destination spas, ranging from small specialty inns to a spa resort, which has a staff of physicians, psychologists, nutritionists and physical therapists.

* Day spas range from homespun spas in converted houses to lavish multi-million dollar facilities.

* At a minimum a spa should offer a relaxing environment, robe and slippers, soothing music, and high quality spa treatments.

* No one regulates the use of the word "spa." Some hair salons call themselves a spa when all they have is one massage table.


Jiri-san National Park actually spans three provinces (North Colla and South Jeolla, in addition to South Gyeongsang), although South Gyeongsang has the largest portion, as well as the highest peak in the park. Ch'eonwhang-bong peak is the second highest peak in Korea and rises 1915 meters. Even those not making it to the top have a tough climb, with over a dozen major peaks higher than 1,500 meters.

The park contains an abundance of water, with many streams and rivers creating waterfalls on all sides of the park.

Admission:
Adults: 1,000 won (Groups: 1,000 won)
Youths: 600 won (Groups: 500 won)
Children: 300 won (Groups: 250 won)
Seniors: Free