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Geumsan Ginseng Museum

금산인삼관

+82-41-750-2621-5, +82-41-754-9544
geumsan.go.kr

30, Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-eup, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

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Geumsan is home to 1,500 years of Korean ginseng cultivation. More than 80% of Korean ginseng is cultivated here. To spread the excellence of Korean (Geumsan) ginseng across the nation and the world, ginseng cultivation implements and models, efficacy, foods, and other products containing ginseng are on display in this museum. Visitors can also watch ginseng-related videos to gain a better understanding of Korean ginseng.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-41-750-2621
Admission: Free
Hours: 09:00 ~ 18:00

Updated 2016.04.14

Program Information

Seasonal festivals
▶ Spring
Bidan Goeul Cherry Blossom Festival (Late April every year, mountains (930,000 pyeong-wide) in Sinan-ri, Gunbuk-myeon)
▶ Summer
Geumgang Folk Festival (The last weekend (Sat. and Sun.) of July every year, near Geumgang River in Pyeongchon-ri, Buri-myeon)
▶ Fall
Geumsan Ginseng Festival
▶ Winter
Jangdong Dalmaji Festival (On the first full moon of the year (lunar calendar), Yangji-ri Village in Geumsan-eup)

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- Take the bus to Geumsan at Gangnam Express Bus Terminal
(Departure every 1 hour and 30 minutes (06:30-18:30), 2 hour and 40 minute ride)
- Take the bus to Geumsan at Daejeon Dongbu Express Bus Terminal
(Departure every 5-10 minutes (06:00-22:00), 50 minute ride)

- 15 minute walk from Geumsan Bus Terminal

30, Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-eup, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

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