Jamsa Insect Plant (잠사곤충사업장)

Jamsa Insect Plant (잠사곤충사업장)

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gb.go.kr

Jamsa Insect Plant in Sangju is a tourist site where visitors can enjoy a green experience with insects, especially silkworms. Silkworm farming is a traditional industry of Korea, with connections in modern times to both the tourism and medical industries. The plant is divided into the silkworm experience hall and the insect ecology exhibition hall. The silkworm hall showcases the different types of silkworms and butterflies, while uses AR and VR technology to educate visitors on the life of insects.

– Address : 1621-27 Muun-ro, Hamchang-eup, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-54-530-6600

– Day Off
Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

– Usage Fee
Free

– Operating Hours
09:30-17:30 (Last admission 17:00)






◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Hamchang Silk Museum (함창명주박물관)


– Homepage
www.sangju.go.kr/tour

Hamchang Silk Museum is dedicated to increasing the awareness and appreciation of naturally made silk. The area has been famous for its silk production since the Silla dynasty, and is even now home to the nation’s largest silk market. The Hamchang Silk Museum, located within Hamchang Silk Theme Park, exhibits this long history.

⊙ Korea Hanbok Promotion Institute (한국한복진흥원)


– Homepage
www.hankukhanbok.or.kr

The Korea Hanbok Promotion Institute opened April 2021 in Sangju as the first public cultural facility dedicated to hanbok. The main hall on the first floor showcases the beautiful colors of hanbok through many displays. In the Hanbok Experience Hall, visitors can try on both traditional and modern hanbok, while the Traditional Clothing Story Hall tells of the changes in hanbok design over time. The Media Hall shows videos and films of hanbok featured in drams and movies. The Korea Hanbok Promotion Institute is a must-visit attraction for anyone who is interested in hanbok.

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