Chungnam & Daejeon Drive

Geumsan Ginseng Road Drive

A drive through Geumsan's ginseng market and experience center, exploring everything about Korea's ginseng capital.

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Course Overview

The Geumsan Ginseng Market, with 1,500 shops, is Korea's largest ginseng specialty market. Find fresh, dried, and red ginseng plus unique treats like ginseng tempura and ginseng tteokgalbi.

The Ginseng Experience Center offers ginseng digging and ginseng foot baths.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Geumsan Ginseng Market (approx. 5 km)

Browse the market, sampling and shopping for ginseng products.

Section 2: Ginseng Experience Center (approx. 10 km)

Participate in ginseng digging and foot bath experiences.

Driving Tips

  • Geumsan Ginseng Festival: September-October
  • Market is open daily but individual shop hours vary
  • Fresh ginseng requires refrigeration
  • Must-try: ginseng makgeolli and ginseng tempura

Course Info

Distance

--km

Duration

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Chungnam Geumsan

Best Season
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Nearby Attractions1 attractions

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Geumsan Ginseng MarketRestaurant

Korea's largest ginseng market with 1,500 shops

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