From Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Folk Village Tour Full-Day Group Tour with Folk Village
ID: GYG63201-O-767786
Category:
Country: South Korea
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress on a trip from Seoul. Choose a full-day option to also visit the Korean Folk Village, Korea's first open-air museum.
Your tour will begin in Seoul, the vibrant capital city of South Korea. After meeting your tour guide and fellow travelers, you'll set out for an exciting day of exploration and discovery.
The first stop of the day is the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, located in the city of Suwon, just south of Seoul. This magnificent fortress was built during the late 18th century by King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty as a defensive fortification. As you approach the fortress walls, you'll be awestruck by their imposing size and well-preserved condition. Walk along the ancient walls and learn about the historical significance of this remarkable architectural masterpiece.
Next, you'll visit Hwaseong Haenggung, a fortified palace complex. This palace served as a temporary residence for the Joseon kings and their entourage during their travels outside the capital. Admire the beautiful traditional architecture and imagine the grandeur of royal life during the Joseon Dynasty. Your knowledgeable guide will provide insights into the palace's history and the important events that took place here.
If you choose a full day tour, you will have authentic Korean food for a lunch. (Menu: Ugeojitang or Kimchi-jjigae or Doenjang-jjigae or Naengmyeon)
After great lunch, you will visit Korean Folk Village in Yongin. It introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs and others. It recreated the past through the restoration of houses from the Joseon dynasty. Performances including nongak (farmer’s music), martial arts on horseback, traditional wedding ceremony, and other special events are available by season.
At the end of the tour you’ll return to Seoul and be dropped off in the Myeongdong area.
Highlights
- Guided tour the iconic Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon
- Visit the Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, the king's residence in times of war
- Learn about Korean culture and history from your guide
- Enjoy the first open-air museum of Korean Folk Village
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour will take place rain or shine.
• Confirmation will be sent soon after at the time of booking, please check your email inbox at least a day before the tour.
• A pick-up service is available for accommodations that are located in central Seoul. Pick-up times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
• We do not visits any shopping centers
Pickup is offered from centrally-located hotels in Seoul such as Gangnam, Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun, Itaewon, Dongdaemun. If your hotel/guesthouse is difficult to access or not centrally-located, the guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
