Geumsan World Insam Festival (금산세계인삼축제)

Introduction

The Geumsan World K-Insam Festival is a well-being event that promotes the excellence of ginseng, an herb that strengthens the immune system against cancer and other diseases. Visitors can take part in health-related programs, including the red ginseng foot bath, Korean medicine therapy, and traditional massage at the Health Experience Hall. Visitors can also try foods made with ginseng and check out the various shapes that the medicinal plant comes in and its uses, including makgeolli (unrefined rice wine) and fries. There are booths for a wide variety of activities, such as ginseng harvesting and ginseng art, as well as performances that introduce Geumsan’s culture and traditions. Geumsan ginseng can also be purchased at a cheaper price at the festival’s market, and its goods can be received directly from within the county.

◎ Geumsan Ginseng
Geumsan Insam Herbal Medicine Market deals with 80% of Korea’s total ginseng production.

Basic Information

Address 30 Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (32739)

Phone +82-41-750-2319

Website www.insamfestival.co.kr

Last Updated 2025/07/09

Sponsor 1 Geumsan-gun

Sponsor 1 Contact +82-41-750-2319

Sponsor 2 Geumsan Culture, Tourism and Festival Foundation

Sponsor 2 Contact +82-41-750-2306

Event Time 10:00-22:00

Event Place Area of Geumsan World Insam Expo Square and Insam Herbal Medicine Market

Event Start Date 2025/09/19

Event End Date 2025/09/28

Usage Fee Free (fees may apply to certain programs)

Additional Information

Introduction The Geumsan World K-Insam Festival is a well-being event that promotes the excellence of ginseng, an herb that strengthens the immune system against cancer and other diseases. Visitors can take part in health-related programs, including the red ginseng foot bath, Korean medicine therapy, and traditional massage at the Health Experience Hall. Visitors can also try foods made with ginseng and check out the various shapes that the medicinal plant comes in and its uses, including makgeolli (unrefined rice wine) and fries. There are booths for a wide variety of activities, such as ginseng harvesting and ginseng art, as well as performances that introduce Geumsan’s culture and traditions. Geumsan ginseng can also be purchased at a cheaper price at the festival’s market, and its goods can be received directly from within the county.

◎ Geumsan Ginseng
Geumsan Insam Herbal Medicine Market deals with 80% of Korea’s total ginseng production.

Programs Ginseng pack massage experience, ginseng harvest experience, ginseng art experience, international insam trade fair, etc.

Geumsan World Insam Festival (금산세계인삼축제)

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