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Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival

함양 산삼축제

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Hamyang-eup, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do (경상남도 함양군 함양읍 필봉산길 49 (함양읍))

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Hamyang Ginseng Festival is held at Hamyangsangrim Forest, Natural Monument No. 154. The area of Hamyang stretches across Jirisan Mountain and Deokusan Mountain and features high quality wild ginseng and herbs that bring many domestic and overseas visitors to the area.

This healthy well-being festival helps to promote and distribute wild ginseng and herbs produced in Hamyang. .

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End date: 20160802
Venue: Sangnim Park area
Start date: 20160729
Venue info: From Dong Seoul Terminal or Nambu Terminal, take an intercity bus to Hamyang.
Dong Seoul Terminal: 07:00-24:00, runs 11 times a day
Nambu Terminal: 08:40-23:00, runs 4 times a day

From Hamyang Bus Terminal, take a taxi to the festival venue (Sangnim Park).
Side events: Wild ginseng marathon, hands-on experience programs, celebratory performances, fireworks, belly dance contest, song festival

Updated 2017.09.14

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Hamyang-eup, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Sangnim Park Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang) Sangnim Park, located in Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsadnam-do, was built to protect the edge of the river and the dry riverbed. This park is an artificial forest preserving a 1,200-year history. It is the representative tourist attraction in Hamyang and designated as Natural Monument No. 154.	137m
Royal Tomb of King Guhyeong Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang) This stone grave is known to be the tomb of King Guhyeong, the 10th King of the Gaya Kingdom. He is also known as King Guhae or King Yang, and is the grandfather of Kim Yoo Shin. Since becoming the King of Gaya in 521 CE, he reigned for 11 years until he handed over his country to King Beopheung of	11.1km
Sancheong Oriental Medicine Theme Park Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang) Opened in May 2010, the Sancheong Oriental Medicine Theme Park is Korea's first hanbang (traditional oriental medicine) themed park. It is divided into five distinct sections, each representing one of five elements of the universe: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. As an environment-friendly facil	13.6km
Jirisan National Park Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang) A lush tapestry of cool mountain valleys, majestic waterfalls, and towering peaks, Jirisan National Park has the proud distinction of being Korea’s first official national park. The Jirisan Mountain Range extends across three of Korea’s southernmost provinces: Jeollabuk-do, Jeollanam-do	15.4km
Chilseon Valley Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang) Chilseon Valley (칠선계곡) of Hamyang is the longest and largest valley in Jirisan Mountain (지리산). It is one of the top three valleys along with Cheonbuldong Valley of Seoraksan Mountain and Tamna Valley of Hallasan Mountain. The 16-kilometer valley stretching from Uitang of Macheon-myeon	15.5km
Gyeonghogang River (경호강) Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang) Gyeonghogang denotes the 32km-long waterway from Gangjeong Village in Eoseo-ri, Saengcho-myeon, Sancheong-gun to Jinyangho Lake in Jinju. Drivers can enjoy the beautiful scenery around the river as it runs parallel to National Road No. 3.The river does not have big rocks but has sandy banks and pebb	15.5km

The Old House of Ildu in Hamyang (함양일두고택)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality] Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang)	6.4km
The Old House of Jeong Clan in Woomyeong-ri (Hyo-ri House) (우명리 정씨고가(효리댁))[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality] Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang)	7.1km
Neutinamu Sanjang - Goodstay Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang) The Neutinamu Sanjang of Baengmu-dong, Jirisan Mountain is located on the road that leads to the Cheonwangbong Peak of Jirisan Mountain, Saeseok Shelter, and Jangteomok Shelter. It acts as a hotel for summer campers and a base camp for winter mountain climbers. The hotel is located near tourist site	18.7km
Jirisan View Castle Pension - Goodstay Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang) Nestled at the foot of Jirisan Mountain in Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jirisan View Castle Pension is surrounded by mountains, offering a peaceful and quiet retreat. The pension has two kinds of accommodations: a resort-style luxury pension and a log cabin for families.Guest rooms range from tw	25.7km
The Head House of Jeong On (정온선생종택)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality] Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang)	27.5km
Wonhak Goga (Wonhak Old House) (원학고가) [한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality] Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang)	28.6km
Youngsan Pension - Goodstay Gyeongsangnam-do > Jinju・Jirisan (Sancheong・Hamyang) Located in Sancheon, Gyeongnam, Yeongsan Pension is where you can take a rest in the nature as it is located in the foot of Jirisan. It has quiet environment surrounded by mountains, and the 3-story pension building is well matched with the nature environment. There are various kinds of room for cou	29.6km