Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Korea Folk Village Tour

Embark on a private tour to discover the Suwon UNESCO Fortress and Traditional Korean Folk Village. Explore the unique city wall of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and witness the harmony of Western defense system and Asian beauty. Immerse yourself in the traditional architecture of Korea at the Korea Folks Village and experience the vibrant traditional performances.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hwaseong - This is one of the UNESCO sites in Korea. It is actually a unique city wall, which has a great reputation for having the Western defense system and the Asian beauty in harmony. The guide will take you to the most beautiful site of this place which are also listed as one of the 50 beautiful places in Korea by CNN. You can also see the temporary palace of the king, and watch the traditional martial arts performance. You can choose to try the traditional archery as an option.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Guiding Service
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

This excursion takes you through two significant landmarks, widely renowned amongst Koreans for various reasons.

(1) Suwon Hwaseong Fortress : Recognized by UNESCO, this unique city wall, acclaimed for its combination of Western defense systems and Eastern aesthetics, is one of Korea’s gems. The guide will lead you to the most scenic corners of this place, ranking amongst CNN’s 50 most beautiful spots in Korea. Additionally, you have the chance to view the king’s makeshift palace and witness traditional martial arts displays. Opting to participate in traditional archery is also an available choice.

(2) Korea Folks Village : An exquisite settlement showcasing a broad range of traditional Korean architectural styles from the Choseon Dynasty(1392~1910). The location has served as a backdrop for numerous dramas and movies, further enhancing its popularity among Koreans. Depending on your visit schedule, the opportunity to witness traditional performances may present itself.

Location
Hwaseong
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kitping_f
Apr 3, 2023
Wonderful day trip - Kory is a very professional tour guide n driver. His spoken English is very clear too. We are very wonderful day at the fortress n folk village.
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Octourist
Sep 22, 2022
Historical Sites on a Rainy Day - Andrew was EXCELLENT. He went above and beyond expectations. It rained the entire day of our tour and he was prepared with umbrellas for us. In addition, without us asking, at one of the sites he got a wheelchair for our mother who has difficulty walking. He was informative about Korean history which was helpful at the two sites we visited. For lunch, he offered several restaurant recommendations and the place we chose was one of the best meals we've had during our entire 11 day stay in Korea. The photos he took of us throughout the day were also a nice added perk. I highly recommend this tour and especially Andrew.
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Jocelyn_m
Apr 11, 2023
Skip this tour - Our guide Paul was nothing to write home about. He drove us to the 1st site and said he couldn't find parking but we could walk around for 45 minutes. At the 2nd site again no parking or it was far so he left us off and met us. He was walking us though when he got a phone call and was very involved in the call. When I asked what time the demonstration was he said 11 and kept talking (it was 11:05) we ran out of the temple to catch some of the demonstration. After that we went to (what I thought) was a traditional Korean folk village. It is not, it is kinda like a low budget epcot where the moved some stuff to create a time capsule of sorts. When we got there he said he was taking his lunch break and we would meet in 30 minutes. He walked us around for an hour or so then said that was where he stopped and gave us 2.5 hours to walk by ourselves. I would've rather caught an early train to our next destination. As arranged prior to the tour he dropped us off at Seoul Station but proceeded to tell us how much luggage we had and should travel lighter. Seriously I would pass on this tour. The amount of money it cost vs what we got left a bad taste
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