Suwon Hwaseong Fortress: A Historical Walking Food Tour of KTourTOP10
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Discover the hidden stories and history of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress on a walking food tour. Taste over 5 different foods while learning about the fortress's role as a protective border. Perfect for all ages and groups.
Duration: 3 hours, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae) - Dongjangdae Command Post, nicknamed Yeonmudae, is open on all sides and is a great place to see the fortress at a glance. However, Yeonmudae was not used for surveillance but was a historical place where military officials practiced martial arts
    during the Joseon Dynasty. You can spend a moment to feel the bravery of the military officials of the past.
  • Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (Dongbukgakru) - The Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, located in Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, is an exhibition building, but also functions as a pavilion built with stone and wood. Take the unforgettable pictures with Banghwasuryujeong and Yongyeon as the background, which are popular photo spots on social media these days.
  • Suwon Chicken Street - In Suwon fried chicken street, you can find whole chicken cooked in cast-iron pot, which is very popular among locals. This is also an opportunity to actually taste the fried chicken that was featured in the Korean movie “Extreme Job”
  • Jidong Market - People say it is impossible to tell which of the 40 or more snack bars in Jidong Market is the best and that every snack bar serves great food. You can choose and try 3 kinds of food in the market, and pick the best one that you like among the 40+ snack bars. The outside of the market that was designed to look similar to the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress makes you feel like you are browsing the market inside the fortress.
  • Haenggung Street - It’s time for traditional tea! Jehocha tea is the tea made by brewing dark smoked plum (omae) for a long time. It is known to lower fever and help digestion. Don’t miss the hidden stories of Jehocha tea and Crown Prince Sado.
  • Haenggung Street - We visit Food Master’s workshop and cafe and taste Suwon Yakgwa which is Korean Traditional Sweets from Royal Court Style.
  • Hwaseong Haenggung Palace - You do not enter the palace however, the guide will explain the brief introductions to the palace and end the tour.
What's Included
  • Traditional Royal Tea Jeho with Dessert Yakgwa
  • Lunch Included
  • Professional Guided Tour
What's Not Included
  • Personal expense (coffee, water, shopping items, etc.) and gratitude for guide
Additional Information

Take a further step into the stories behind the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you walk around the fortress with the tour guide, you’ll get to know about its hidden stories and history, and how it had become a great protective border for the capital from outside attacks.

Along with the historical tour, this tour allows you to taste more than 5 different foods in 3 hours: Caudron Fried Whole Chicken, 3 different food tastings in Jidong Market, and the royal court tea ‘Jehocha’ and Royal Court dessert ‘Suwon Yakhwa’.

It is a delicious gourmet tour with history and food stories recommended for everyone—from teenagers to adults, family, friends, couples, and small groups.

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  • Visit great restaurants in Suwon in a quick and easy way
  • Learn the history of Suwon along with delicious food
  • Minimum 3 travelers needed per tour.
  • Traveler has to be older than 6 years old.
Location
Yeonmudae
We'll meet in front of the ticket office of Suwon Hwaseong Yeonmudae.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Folasade
May 21, 2021
Gourmet Walking Tour Review - The guide was an excellent communicator and quite knowledgeable about the Fortress. She took time to explain the history at each walking point. Classic about Veronica guide was the food tasting at different points which delves into the history of the Korean way of doing things. veronica was well prepared and easy to communicate with.
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