Anmin Ridge Road Mineral Spring, Korea

## Overview Anmin Ridge Road Mineral Spring is a public drinking spring located along the mountainous terrain near Jangboksan (also known as Janbogsan) in the Gimhae/Busan area of South Korea. Situated at an elevation along Anmin Ridge — a popular hiking corridor connecting the mountains between Busan and Gimhae — this spring serves as a welcome refreshment point for hikers and local visitors exploring the ridgeline trails. The spring has been officially recognized and labeled by the Korean government, which conducts multilevel drinking water suitability tests on registered natural springs. These government assessments evaluate the water across several criteria to determine its fitness for public consumption. Visitors will find an official spring marker (약수터 sign) at the site indicating its tested status. The GPS coordinates place the spring at approximately 35.1532°N, 128.6862°E, nestled in the forested hills that characterize this part of southeastern South Korea. ## Directions 1. Search for **Jangboksan (장복산)** or **Janbogsan** in your GPS or Korean map application (Naver Map or KakaoMap are recommended for navigation within South Korea). 2. Head toward the Anmin Ridge Road (안민고개 / 안민도로), which runs along the ridgeline between Busan and Gimhae. 3. The spring is located along this ridge road. Follow trail markers and look for the Korean government's official spring signpost (약수터) indicating the mineral spring location. 4. Both English and Korean addresses can be used for navigation. Using the Korean name **장복산 약수터** in a local map app may yield the most accurate routing. *Note: Korean map apps (Naver Map, KakaoMap) tend to be far more reliable than Google Maps for navigation within South Korea, especially for trails and rural locations.* ## What to Expect Anmin Ridge Road Mineral Spring is set along one of the well-traveled hiking routes in the Busan metropolitan area. The surrounding landscape is lush, forested hillside typical of South Korea's southeastern mountain terrain, offering shade and scenic views along the ridge. The spring features an official Korean government label indicating that it has undergone multilevel drinking water suitability testing. While this government certification suggests the water has been evaluated for public use, water quality can vary seasonally, and visitors should be aware that conditions may change between testing periods. The Anmin Ridge area is popular with local hikers, especially on weekends, so you may encounter fellow visitors filling water bottles at the spring. The trail network in this area is generally well-maintained, with clear signage in Korean. Expect a moderately hilly approach if you are arriving on foot from either the Busan or Gimhae side. The spring is accessible year-round, though the surrounding trails can be slippery during the rainy season (typically June through August) and may see reduced foot traffic during the colder winter months.