Geumsan World Ginseng Festival
OctoberChungnam
This yearly festival takes place at the Geumsan World Ginseng Expo Plaza in Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do, a region known as the home of ginseng with a history of about 1,500 years. Visitors of all ages can try hands-on ginseng activities, browse shops, and taste healthy dishes made with ginseng and medicinal herbs. Admission is free, with a few paid activities ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 won.
When is it held?
Every year around early October. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Oct 2 ~ Oct 11 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.
Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.
What can you do there?
- Ginseng digging experience trip
- Red ginseng foot bath experience
- Ginseng art workshops and a ginseng folk village
- Family traditional games
- Evening drone lighting show
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Chungnam area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗
What to wear and bring
Autumn days are mild and nights are cool. Bring a light jacket and shoes that are comfortable for long walks.
This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.
Photos
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Geumsan World Ginseng Festival held?
Every year around early October. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Geumsan World Ginseng Festival?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Chungnam, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Geumsan World Ginseng Festival free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Chungnam
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.