Description

38th Geumsan Ginseng Festival

Geumsan Insam Festival, a festival selected as a national festival by the Ministry of Culture & Sports, is held in Geumsan-gun, the largest production region of ginseng in Korea. The festival has grown exponentially since it’s first in 1981. The festival holds special exhibitions and sets up booths where people can try some of the various, ginseng-related health therapies. Aside from the exhibitions, exciting events, performances, and delicious food will be available to enjoy!

Date

27th September – 6th October 2019

Price

Varies by program (free/paid)

Location

Areas of Geumsan Ginseng Museum and Ginseng & Herb StreetAddress: 30, Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
  • Express/Intercity Bus: Take a bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Geumsan Bus Terminal. From Geumsan Bus Terminal, walk approx. 5 min to the festival venue

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