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Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Culture Festival

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51-1, Namseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
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A tradition dating back 350 years, the Daegu Yangnyeongsi (herb medicine market) was an international market where herbal medicines from China, Russia, Europe, and other regions were sold. The herb medicine festival displays medicinal herbs found in Korea’s mountains and offers visitors an opportunity to experience a wide range of relaxing and curative traditional medicinal procedures. The Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Culture Festival will be a fascinating event for international visitors who are interested in Korea’s medicinal herbs and the medical sciences and traditions of Asia.

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End date
20160508
Venue
Multiple locations in Yangnyeong-si, Daegu
Start date
20160504
Venue info
[Subway]
Banwoldang Station (Daegu Subway Line 1 or 2), Exit 16 or 18.
-Go 200m forward to arrive at Yangyeongsi Herb Medicine Market.

[Bus]
In front of (previous) Jeil Bank: Bus 349, 401,650 , 518,704,106,202 ,1410,503,730,706,303 , Express 2
In front of Daegu: Bus 349 , 401,650 , 518 , 704,106,202,410, 1909,503,730,706 , 303-1 , Donggu (East Side) 1-1, Express 2
In front of Hyundai Department Store & Dong-A shopping Mall: Bus 305,405,840,414,909 , 609, Bukgu (North Side) 2
In front of Hyundai Department Store & Dong-A shopping Mall: Bus 305,405,840,414 , 1609
Show times
10:00-20:00
Hours
Free

Updated 2016.04.14

Introduction

A tradition dating back 350 years, the Daegu Yangnyeongsi (herb medicine market) was an international market where herbal medicines from China, Russia, Europe, and other regions were sold. The herb medicine festival displays medicinal herbs found in Korea’s mountains and offers visitors an opportunity to experience a wide range of relaxing and curative traditional medicinal procedures. The Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Culture Festival will be a fascinating event for international visitors who are interested in Korea’s medicinal herbs and the medical sciences and traditions of Asia.

Programs

National Best Herb Medicine Contest, Rediscovering Herb Medicine street, free check-ups, free body type analysis, herb medicine pack massage, sampling of herbal teas, herb medicine experience, Young “Heo Jun” Competition

* The details information on the programs is subject to change. Find more information at the official webpage.

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51-1, Namseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu


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