• Suwon Hwaseong Fortress - Suwon Hwaseong is a historic fortress from the Joseon Dynasty, situated in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do. Constructed under the reign of King Jeongjo, it served defensive purposes and facilitated the relocation of Crown Prince Jangheon’s tomb, as well as the establishment of a new city for residents. The construction commenced in February 1794 and concluded after two and a half years. The fortress spans a total length of 5.74 km, with walls ranging from 4 to 6 meters in height, enclosing an area of 130 hectares.

This fortress is notable for several reasons: it was meticulously planned and constructed from the outset; it was designed as a unified castle city, integrating residential town walls with defensive mountain walls; it incorporated both Eastern and Western scientific knowledge and technology alongside traditional castle-building techniques; it featured numerous defensive facilities uncommon in earlier Korean castles; and it exhibited a distinctive beauty by harmonizing with the natural terrain.

• Namhansanseong Fortress - Namhansanseong, located on a mountain 25 km southeast of Seoul, is a mountain fortress from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), intended as a temporary capital during emergencies. While some of its earliest remains date back to the 7th century, it underwent several reconstructions, most notably in the early 17th century to counter the Qing Dynasty threat, established by the Manchurian people of China. The fortress was constructed with the help of an army of monks who also served as its guardians. Namhansanseong represents the comprehensive defensive military engineering concepts of its time, influenced by castle systems from China and Japan, and adapted to the changes brought by Western firearms.

Namhansanseong also stands as a symbol of Korean independence and autonomy.

• Admission fees
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Gas, toll, and parking fees included

• Gratuity

Enjoy a full-day private tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites located outside of Seoul, accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable certified tour guide in a comfortable vehicle. Suwon Hwaseong is a unique flat mountain fortress, unlike any found in China, Japan, or elsewhere, serving both military defense and commercial purposes. It stands as the finest of Eastern fortresses, boasting a scientific, rational, and practical design. Namhansanseong, a mountain fortress from the Joseon Dynasty, was constructed on a grand scale in the 4th year of King Injo’s reign (1626) on the ancient site of Jujangseong (672), originally built during King Munmu’s reign of Unified Silla. Namhansanseong enhances its defensive capabilities by utilizing the rugged terrain, serving as a royal refuge where the king and government could seek shelter with the people during times of war.

A delightful Korean lunch will be provided at a local restaurant.

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