Daea Arboretum (대아수목원)

11.5Km 2024-04-07

94-34, Daeasumok-ro, Dongsang-myeon, Wanju_Gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-280-4590

Daea Arboretum is located in Sancheon-ri, Wanju. Daea Arboretum has an extensive forest of 300,000 ornamental trees. The forest is equipped with spring water, an observatory, forest museum, and a forest classroom. The arboretum focuses on preserving the forest ecosystem, research and utilize domestic plants, and promote forest education to the public. Daea Arboretum has a total of 2,683 species of diverse plants.

Geumsan Ginseng Market (금산인삼약령시장)

11.5Km 2024-08-22

24 Insamnyakcho-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-753-3219

Geumsan is widely known as the largest ginseng market in Korea, holding 80% of the nation’s ginseng trade. Along with its enormous ginseng industry, Geumsan is also rising as the largest herbal medicine market in the country. The Geumsan Ginseng & Herbal Medicine Market is a traditional market with a long-standing history, offering a variety of health products at its international market, Susam Center, Ginseng Medicinal Market, and shopping center. Merchants and consumers from all over the country gather at the Geumsan Market on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd and 27th of every month starting early in the morning.

Geumsan Wonjo Kim Jeongi Samgyetang (금산원조김정이삼계탕)

11.6Km 2024-12-27

충청남도 금산군 금산읍 인삼약초로 33
041-752-2678

This restaurant serves samgyetang made with ginseng purchased directly from Geumsan Ginseng Market. Made by simmering chicken with dried jujube, cheongung (cnidium), and other ingredients for an hour, this chicken soup has a large following among not only the locals but also the merchants and customers that visit the Geumsan Ginseng Market. You can also try samgyetang, made with other ingredients, such as abalone, shingled hedgehog, and cordyceps.

Geumsan Ginseng Museum (금산인삼관)

11.9Km 2024-08-22

30 Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-750-2621

Geumsan Ginseng Museum was founded to spread the excellence of Korean (Geumsan) ginseng across the nation and the world. Ginseng cultivation implements and models, efficacy, foods, and other products containing ginseng are on display in this museum. Visitors can also watch ginseng-related videos to gain a better understanding of Korean ginseng.

Geumsan World Insam Festival (금산세계인삼축제)

11.9Km 2025-07-09

30 Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-750-2319

The Geumsan World K-Insam Festival is a well-being event that promotes the excellence of ginseng, an herb that strengthens the immune system against cancer and other diseases. Visitors can take part in health-related programs, including the red ginseng foot bath, Korean medicine therapy, and traditional massage at the Health Experience Hall. Visitors can also try foods made with ginseng and check out the various shapes that the medicinal plant comes in and its uses, including makgeolli (unrefined rice wine) and fries. There are booths for a wide variety of activities, such as ginseng harvesting and ginseng art, as well as performances that introduce Geumsan’s culture and traditions. Geumsan ginseng can also be purchased at a cheaper price at the festival’s market, and its goods can be received directly from within the county.

◎ Geumsan Ginseng
Geumsan Insam Herbal Medicine Market deals with 80% of Korea’s total ginseng production.

Dongsang Unjangsangyegok Valley (동상운장산계곡)

12.1Km 2024-04-07

Daea-ri, Dongsang-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Dongsang Unjangsangyegok Valley is a valley located at the easternmost part of Wanju. Spanning approximately 9 kilometers, it combines Dongsanggyegok Valley and Unjangsangyegok Valley. With its picturesque valley and refreshing waterfalls, it attracts visitors from all over the country during the summer months for recreation. In autumn, the colorful foliage further enhances the joy of hiking.

Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs (Geumsan) (금산 칠백의총)

12.9Km 2022-09-13

50, Uichong-gil, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-753-8701

The Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs is a renowned historical attraction located in Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do. This holy site is interred with 700 patriots who died in a battle against 15,000 Japanese soldiers in Geumsan during the Imjin War in 1592. Among the deceased is the leader, Jo Heon.

Shrines and monuments were built in memory and respect of the patriotic spirit of those who died in the battle. The site is especially popular among families with children as an attraction as visitors can learn a valuable history lesson as well as enjoy a relaxing walk around the area. In addition, the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea hosts an annual ceremonial rite every year on September 23 at 15:00, offering more to see for visitors.

Gosan Changpo Village (창포마을)

13.1Km 2024-11-05

385 Daeajeosu-ro Gosan-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do

Since there is a colony of irises (Changpo), it is a quiet rural village that produces traditional handmade products using irises. Various experiences such as making natural shampoo and soap are available. It is essential to take a picture in a pose like a pictorial at the rustic concrete bridge where the BTS members sat, and the old shop Yongam Sanghoe where you can feel the years.

Hongdo Village (홍도마을)

13.5Km 2024-08-28

53-2 Hongdo 1-gil, Namil-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Hongdo Village in Geumsan has long been famous for having many peach trees. These days, the village is also known for the abundance of ginseng and medicinal herbs grown here. The village hosts a festival every April which sees many tourists flock to the village. Nearby attractions include Sibipokpo Falls, Jinaksan Mountain, and a famous driving course by Yongdam Dam.

Doejae Catholic Church (되재성당)

14.5Km 2024-04-07

477 , Seungchi-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Doejae Catholic Church, built in 1895, is the second Catholic church to be completed after Yakhyeon Catholic Church in Seoul and is known as the first Hanok Catholic church. The building was completely destroyed during the Korean War and was restored in 2008. The name 'Doejae' refers to a pass located in Seungchi-ri, Hwasa-myeon, Wanju-gun. Doejae Catholic Church is unique in that it has an entrance for each toenmaru. The left side is for men and the right side is for women. In addition, the gates of children, middle-aged, and elderly are classified according to the funeral will.

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