Geumsan Ginseng Museum (금산인삼관)

Geumsan Ginseng Museum (금산인삼관)

– Tel
+82-41-750-2621

Geumsan Ginseng Museum was founded 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.

– Address : 30 Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages

– Experience Guide
Exhibition, hands-on programs

– Information and Guides
+82-41-750-2621

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Summer 09:00-18:00 / Winter 09:00-17:00

– Available Facilities
Rest area, storage lockers

– Parking Fees
Free

– Admission Fees
Free

– Restrooms
Available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Geumsan World Insam Festival (금산세계인삼축제)

– Homepage
www.insamfestival.co.kr

– Tel
+82-41-750-2319

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.

⊙ Geumsan Wonjo Kim Jeongi Samgyetang (금산원조김정이삼계탕)

– Tel
041-752-2678

This restaurant serves samgyetang made with ginseng purchased directly from Geumsan Ginseng Market. Made by simmering chicken with dried jujube, cheongung (cnidium), and other ingredients for an hour, this chicken soup has a large following among not only the locals but also the merchants and customers that visit the Geumsan Ginseng Market. You can also try samgyetang, made with other ingredients, such as abalone, shingled hedgehog, and cordyceps.

⊙ Geumsan Ginseng Market (금산인삼약령시장)

– Homepage
www.geumsan.go.kr

– Tel
+82-41-753-3219

Geumsan is widely known as the largest ginseng market in Korea, holding 80% of the nation’s ginseng trade. Along with its enormous ginseng industry, Geumsan is also rising as the largest herbal medicine market in the country. The Geumsan Ginseng & Herbal Medicine Market is a traditional market with a long-standing history, offering a variety of health products at its international market, Susam Center, Ginseng Medicinal Market, and shopping center. Merchants and consumers from all over the country gather at the Geumsan Market on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd and 27th of every month starting early in the morning.