Pung-gi ginseng is only grown in the Sobaeksan Mountains and is widely known for its superior quality. The reason Pung-gi ginseng is so highly valued is because of its high contents of ‘saponin,’ which is effective in regulating blood pressure and reenergizing the body. It is even believed to help reduce the risk of cancer. The Pung-gi Ginseng Festival c
oincides with the peak of the harvesting season each year, which takes place around October.
Period
10.03.2014 ~ 10.09.2014
Address
Namwoncheon Stream, Baek-ri, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경북 영주시 풍기읍 백리
Location
Namwoncheon Stream & Punggi-eup area
Telephone
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-635-0020 (Korean)
Referred to : KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION https://visitkorea.or.kr
