Geumsan World K-Insam Festival 2026 (금산세계인삼축제)

Ten days of ginseng in the town that grows it, with an English website for visitors.

What is on

• Dig ginseng in the field and buy what you dig at a low price
• Red ginseng foot bath, 2,000 won
• Make your own herbal ssanghwa-tang pouch
• Ginseng food street and an international trade fair

Good to know

• The Korea Tourism Organization lists entry as free, with some activities paid. The organiser does not state an overall price.
• The festival site has pages in English, Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese.
• By car, take the Chubu or Geumsan exit. Parking is free. The organiser says shuttle buses run from Daejeon Station during the festival.
• To ask about ginseng digging times, ring 041-750-3811.

Official pages

• Geumsan World K-Insam Festival (English)
• Korea Tourism Organization

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Source: insamfestival.com and the Korea Tourism Organization. Checked 18 September 2026.

Waegook is sharing this public event for the community. We are not the organizer. Plans can change, so check the official page before you go.