Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do · Wellness festival

Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival

October 2–11, 2026

Dates
October 2–11, 2026
Hours
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Admission
Free
Edition
26th festival
Venue
Donguibogam Village
Address
45-6 Donguibogam-ro 555beon-gil, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
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Medicinal herb displays at the Sancheong festival
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Plan a few nearby stops

Traditional marketSancheong · Every five daysDanseong MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 5 and 0 each month.View market details MuseumInside Donguibogam VillageSancheong Korean Medicine MuseumStart here for an introduction to Korean medicine, medicinal herbs, and the legacy of Donguibogam.View details Mountain templeFor a Jirisan detourDaewonsa TempleFollow the forested valley to this mountain temple if you have extra time outside the festival grounds.View details
STAY NEARBY

Hotels near the festival

Sancheong and the Donguibogam Village area

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Choose the wellness programs that fit you

Start at the main hall

Review the day’s demonstrations, consultations, and hands-on activities before moving through the outdoor festival zones.

Ask before joining

Health and wellness programs vary in format and capacity. Confirm the session details and any separate fee at the registration desk.

Allow walking time

Donguibogam Village spreads across a hilly site. Wear comfortable shoes and leave time between venues.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Korean medicine in the foothills of Jirisan

At a glance

Sancheong’s annual festival brings medicinal herbs, Korean medicine, wellness programs, exhibitions, and family activities to Donguibogam Village.

Why Sancheong

The county draws on medicinal plants from the Jirisan area and the legacy of Donguibogam, a historic Korean medical text on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.

Before you go

Admission is free. Daily programs include health experiences, exhibitions, performances, and herb sales, with details subject to the official schedule.