SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two Special Ginseng Experiences in One Day
From harvesting ginseng yourself to creating a one-of-a-kind souvenir, enjoy the full experience.
EXPERIENCE 1
Dig Fresh Ginseng in a Geumsan Field
Dig ginseng yourself in a Geumsan ginseng field. The ginseng you harvest can be purchased separately on-site.
EXPERIENCE 2
Make Your Own Ginseng Flower Liquor
Thinly slice ginseng into flower petals, decorate a whole fresh ginseng root, place it in a bottle, and finish by pouring in liquor.
WHY BOOK
Why We Recommend It
Geumsan’s signature ginseng experiences
Visit the on-site venue of the World Ginseng Festival held in Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea’s largest ginseng-producing region, then enjoy an itinerary where you dig ginseng yourself and make ginseng flower liquor decorated with ginseng and floral ornaments.
Geumsan World Ginseng Festival and the Ginseng and Herbal Medicine Market
Visit the festival grounds, then enjoy free time for lunch at the Ginseng and Herbal Medicine Market while browsing Geumsan’s local specialties.
Wolyeongsan Suspension Bridge, all in one trip
Visit the Wolyeongsan Suspension Bridge spanning between mountains and the river, and take in Geumsan’s natural scenery.
DESTINATION
Key stops in Geumsan
From ginseng experiences to the market and scenic nature spots, it’s a full day itinerary.
POINT 1
Ginseng digging experience
Try digging ginseng yourself in Geumsan’s ginseng fields. You can purchase the ginseng you dig separately on site, and depending on operations, you may also find snack booths like ginseng shakes and ginseng waffles.
POINT 2
Geumsan Ginseng and Herbal Medicine Market
Browse a market packed with ginseng and traditional herbal ingredients, then enjoy lunch on your own. If you’d like, you can purchase items on site such as ginseng samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), fried ginseng, and ginseng makgeolli separately.
POINT 3
Wolyeongsan Suspension Bridge
Enjoy waterfront views where the mountains and river come together along the upper reaches of the Geumgang River. After your visit, you can also walk the approximately 1 km deck trail that connects to Wongol Artificial Waterfall.
PROGRAM DETAILS
More details on the experiences and itinerary
Ginseng digging
Experience digging Geumsan ginseng yourself in a ginseng field. You can purchase the ginseng you dig separately on site, and depending on operations, you may also find snack booths like ginseng shakes and ginseng waffles.
Free-time lunch at the Ginseng and Herbal Medicine Market
Explore a traditional market filled with ginseng and herbal ingredients, then dine freely. Items like ginseng samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), fried ginseng, and ginseng makgeolli are not included, they are optional add-ons you can purchase individually on site.
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Festival on-site programs
Programs that may be operated at the festival venue include selecting ginseng seeds, peeling ginseng, drying/folding ginseng, weighing ginseng, red ginseng foot baths, and red ginseng packs at the Ginseng Folk Village. These are examples of programs that may be available on site, and they can vary depending on same-day operations, they are not guaranteed or included in the tour.
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Making ginseng flower liquor
You’ll thinly slice ginseng and layer it into petal shapes, decorate a fresh ginseng root to form a flower, place it in a bottle, then pour in the liquor.
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PHOTO PREVIEW
Preview the Geumsan tour
Check out photos of the Wolyeongsan Suspension Bridge, the ginseng market, and the ginseng experiences.
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