Hongcheon Ginseng & Hanwoo Myeongpum Festival
Oct 8 – Oct 11, 2026 · Gangwon
Overview
The Hongcheon Ginseng & Hanwoo Myeongpum Festival is held annually in October in the city of Hongcheon. The natural clean air and water help this area to have excellent quality ginseng and hanu (Korean beef), for which it is famous. Inside the festival venue is a self-serve restaurant for visitors to try these specialties at a discounted price.
Why go
Hongcheon is known for clean air and water that produce high-quality ginseng and hanwoo (Korean beef), and this festival celebrates both local specialties. Visitors can try ginseng and hanwoo dishes at a discounted self-serve restaurant inside the festival venue at Tori Forest.
Getting there from Seoul
Take an intercity or express bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Hongcheon Intercity Bus Terminal; the ride takes roughly 1 to 1.5 hours. From Hongcheon Intercity Bus Terminal, take a local taxi or bus to the festival venue at Tori Forest in Galmagok-ri, Hongcheon-eup.
Tips
- Visit the self-serve restaurant on site to try ginseng and hanwoo dishes at a discount
- Admission is free, with the festival open daily from 09:00 to 22:00
- Confirm local transport from Hongcheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Tori Forest in advance, as the venue is outside the town center
Best for: foodies, families.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go. Official site