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Punggi Ginseng Market

풍기인삼시장

054-633-7948

8, Insam-ro, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 영주시 풍기읍 인삼로 8)

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Punggi Ginseng Market is the oldest ginseng market in the Punggi area and is famous for its range of ginseng products. On every 3rd and 8th day of the month, a traditional 5-day market (a market open every 5 days that travels to several towns in the area) opens near the ginseng market, giving the area a traditional and nostalgic atmosphere.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-636-7948
Opening hours: 08:00-21:00
Parking: Free
Closed: Second, Fourth Tuesday, March-July
Products: Ginseng

Updated 2017.01.04

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Punggi Ginseng Market is located in front of Punggi Station.

8, Insam-ro, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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