Description

Immerse yourself in Korea’s rich heritage during this private, full-day excursion to Korean Folk Village and Hwaseong Fortress.  

Travel comfortably with your own personal guide, providing context and commentary on Korean history and culture. 

See a traditional performance and various types of traditional houses at Korean Folk Village and Walk around the Suwon Hwaseong fortress with Suwon temporary Royal palace. 

You can learn about Korean traditional culture & History. 

Itinerary 

- Pick up at your hotel 

- Move to Suwon city (1hr driving from Seoul)

- Korean Folk village (Watching Traditional performances & Traditional houses) 

- Lunch 

- Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage site )

- Suwon temporary palace (Hwaseong Haenggung) 

- Move back to Seoul

- Drop at the hotel 

* Korean Folk Village 

- 90 Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

: Korean Folk Village is a popular tourist destination for both Koreans and foreigners, located near Seoul. 

Real houses from across the country were relocated and restored to create a replica of a village from the late Joseon period. Events such as celebrating seasonal changes and traditional performances are held in here. The village is set up in a natural environment and Over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty can be found here. 

The purpose of the Korean Folk Village is to display elements of traditional Korean life and culture. There are multiple sections to the park, including numerous replicas of traditional houses of the different social classes (peasant, landowner, yang-ban) from various regions

* Duration: 2 ~ 3 hrs  

* Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (UNESCO)

- Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

: Hwaseong is a piled-stone and brick fortress of the Joseon Dynasty that surrounds the centre of Suwon City. It was built in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo for defensive purposes, to form a new political basis and to house the remains of his father, Crown Prince Jangheon. The massive walls of the fortress, which are 5.74 km in length, enclose an area of 130 ha and follow the topography of the land. The Suwoncheon, the main stream in Suwon, flows through the centre of the fortress.

The walls incorporate a number of defensive features, most of which are intact. These include floodgates, observation towers, command posts, multiple arrow launcher towers, firearm bastions, angle towers, secret gates, beacon towers, bastions and bunkers. There are four main gates at the cardinal points. 

The Hwaseong Fortress has had a great influence on the development of Korean architecture, urban planning, and landscaping and related arts. It differed from the fortresses in China and Japan in that it combined military, political and commercial functions. Its design by Jeong Yakyong, a leading scholar of the School of Practical Learning, was characterized by careful planning, the combination of residential and defensive features, and the application of the latest scientific knowledge. It represents the pinnacle of 18th century military architecture, incorporating ideas from some of the best examples in Europe and East Asia. Hwaseong is also unique in that it covers both flat and hilly land, making use of the terrain for maximum defensive efficacy. it was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site on December 12, 1997 for its historical value.

* Duration: 1hr ~ 2hrs 

*  Suwon Hwaseong Temporary palace 

- 825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

: A haenggung is a temporary palace where the king and royal family retreated to during a war. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest one of these, used by the Joseon kings since the time of King Jeongjo (1776-1800). In addition to being used as a shelter during war, King Jeongjo also stayed here during trips to worship at his father's tomb.

The palace was the location of a splendid feast held on the 60th birthday of his mother, Hyegyeonggung Hong, and many other events, including award certificates for successful candidates of special national exams. These days, the palace serves as a venue for many traditional cultural performances and activities.

* Duration : 30 mins ~ 1 hr 

* Tour will finish at your hotel

Cancelation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 7 days before the tour date.