Treasure Hunt Festival - Find the Gold Bars!
Nov 7 – Nov 8, 2026 · Jeollabuk-do
Overview
The 4th Treasure Hunt Festival 'Find the Gold Bars!' will be held for two days, November 7-8, 2026, in and around Somri Village in Inhwa-dong, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk State. Somri Village, a modern historical and cultural village, will be reorganized into an AR treasure hunt game stage, where visitors can use a smartphone map to find clues hidden throughout the alleys, collect gold bar cards, and enter a prize drawing. During the festival, various participatory programs will also run, including 'Somri Boutique,' where visitors can try on 1920s modern-era costumes, the 'Somri Stamp Tour,' which explores key spots around the village, and the Lucky King event. In addition, there will be sights and activities for all ages, including street performances, a marching parade, the Iri-o Shop flea market, jewelry craft and art experiences, the Small Picture Art Fair, a children's playground, and survival experiences. A mutual-prosperity food market run by merchant associations from the nearby Gu Market (old market) and Nambu Market will also operate near the festival grounds.
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Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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