Jeong Jiyong Memorial Hall (정지용 문학관)

13.5Km 2025-08-21

56 Hyangsu-gil, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-730-3408

Hagye-ri in Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, is the hometown of Jeong Jiyong, the poet who wrote the poem "Hyangsu" (Nostalgia). The Jeong Jiyong Memorial Hall is located next to Jeong Jiyong's birthplace. The gallery has a Literature Exhibition Hall, which is divided into four parts: Jeong Jiyong's Chronological History, Jiyeong's Life and Literature, Jiyong Literature Map, and Exhibition of his Original Copy of Prose and Poem.

At the Literature Experience Center, visitors can learn more about literature through various multimedia platforms. The Video Room shows a documentary about Jiyong's life and literature, while the Literature Class is the venue for lectures, poem discussions, seminars, and other literature club activities.

Geumsan Wonjo Kim Jeongi Samgyetang (금산원조김정이삼계탕)

13.6Km 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 Market (금산인삼약령시장)

13.7Km 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 World Insam Festival (금산세계인삼축제)

13.7Km 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.

Geumsan Ginseng Museum (금산인삼관)

13.7Km 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.

Dragon Statue and Tiger Statue in Cheonnae-ri, Geumsan (금산 천내리 용호석)

13.9Km 2024-08-21

Cheonnae-ri, Jewon-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

The Dragon Statue and Tiger Statue in Cheonnae-ri, Geumsan are located about 100 meters apart next to a stream. The two stone statues show intricate carvings of a dragon complete with horns and antlers, and a tiger standing up on his hind legs respectively. The statues are believed to have been made during the late Goryeo period.

Uam Historical Park (우암사적공원)

14.1Km 2024-02-29

53 Chungjeong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-673-9286

Uam Historical Park, situated in the eastern part of Daejeon, is both a cultural heritage site and a park. It was once the place where Uam Song Siyeol (1607-1689), a scholar and government official during the Joseon dynasty, conducted his research and educational activities. The traditional houses established during his time and the relics left by Song Siyeol are still preserved, and visitors can view these artifacts at the historic museum. The park also features a pond within its premises.

OC Kalguksu (오씨칼국수)

14.2Km 2024-12-02

1F, 13 Yetsintanjin-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

This is a specialty kalguksu restaurant known for its broth made with surf clams. When you order the mulchong, or dongjuk jogaetang (surf clam soup), you’ll be surprised by the generous amount of clams piled above the pot. The broth, made with anchovies and surf clams, is spiced to enhance its flavor, making it more flavorful and less plain.

Jeogok Sikdang (저곡식당)

14.5Km 2024-12-03

충청남도 금산군 제원면 금강로 286
041-752-7350

This restaurant is located at the entrance to Geumsan Insam Eojuk Village. It serves eojuk (fish porridge), a local dish in areas along the Geumgang River, served with Geumsan’s specialty, ginseng, which creates a unique dish with a unique flavor. The restaurant also serves deep-fried ginseng and doribaengbaengi (spicy braised freshwater sprats), another specialty of the Geumgang River area, as well as minmul maeuntang (spicy freshwater fish stew).

Bubu Sikdang (부부식당)

14.6Km 2025-10-28

38-3 Baejae-ro 91beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Bubu Sikdang is a Korean eatery located in front of Pai Chai University in Daejeon. It's popular for offering hearty meals at affordable prices. Their signature dish is jeyukdeopbap (spicy stir-fried pork with rice), and they also serve a variety of other dishes such as ttukbaegi so bulgogi (beef bulgogi hot pot), kimchi jjigae baekban (kimchi jjigae set menu), and mandu guk (mandu soup). The restaurant has maintained its delicious flavors and generous hospitality, earning it a large number of regular customers.

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