Suwon: Hwaseong Fortress/Folk Village/Starfield Library Tour
Description
Explore World UNESCO-listed Suwon Hwaseong Fortress! The newly opened Starfield Library in Suwon is absolutely mind-blowing! Travel back to the ancient Korean Joseon dynasty at a Korean Folk Village! Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest temporary royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty and an important historical landmark closely associated with King Jeongjo. A perfect cultural day trip just an hour from Seoul!
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Itinerary
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Korea’s most important historical treasures and is the only remaining walled fortress in Korea.
Explore Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung, a restored Joseon-era palace within a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy traditional performances, including royal guard ceremonies and martial arts shows. A perfect cultural day trip just an hour from Seoul!
Visit the Starfield Library Suwon, a modern library located in Suwon, Admire the unique architecture and browse the extensive collection of books.
Explore Korea's rich heritage with stops at the Korean Folk Village where traditional lifestyles come alive.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(138)
Jeff was a good host, giving a lot of information about the Fortress and surrounds. Although it was a rainy day, we explored and enjoyed the experience. The fortress was impressive. The Starfield Library was incredible. The cultural village visit was short and very wet, but definitely worth visiting-we could imagine how wonderful it would be on a fine day.
Peter Pan is very passionate with history and is reflected on his tour. He takes the time to share the history with movie clips and pictures so we can better understand. It was a small group of 12 people. We really enjoyed it.
The historical part is very interesting.... The reconstructed village in the afternoon is a bit long.. Happy to leave Seoul for a bit.
For a bus tour, I was highly impressed! I would recommend going. There's a good mix of guided time and free time. Enough time at each stop to not feel super rushed. More time would be nice at the stops but really that is not feasible with corralling so many people. We got lucky - the group size was 22 people but could've been been 40+ people. We also lucked out that each place visited was not crowded.
Really great itinerary for this tour. So many historic sites that allowed my imagination to wonder what it was like during this era. Jeff provided some really interesting history about the era.
Our tour guide, Peter was great. He explained the history of each sight we visited, so the tour was a lot more than just sightseeing; It was a verrryy entertaining history lesson. He showed modern movie clips depicting life in those times, shared his own personal experiences connecting Korea’s present to its past, and managed to get in a little karaoke on the bus ride. Loved his music selection for the bus rides.
Thank you for sharing your lovely experience with us! 😊 We’re thrilled to know that you enjoyed the itinerary and were able to explore and appreciate the highlights of the tour. Creating meaningful and memorable travel experiences is always our top priority.
It was awesome family trip a day , Daniel told amazing History about Korea and show us very cool Places.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had an awesome day with us. Daniel will be happy to know that his stories about Korea’s history and his guidance to some amazing places helped make your trip so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome your family back for another memorable adventure in the future!
Peter did a great job giving us history about each place we visited. He was in constant contact with us about where to meet and when.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! 😊 We are truly delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. It means a lot to our team to know that our efforts helped make your trip enjoyable and memorable.
Great Tour that gave us a glimpse of the Joseon dynasty. Our guide Peter Pan (really, that’s his name) was such fun. He shared his knowledge of Korean History with us and even added historical K drama clips to make us understand. As this was done in May, it was quite hot, so do remember to bring a bottle of water
Thank you for your amazing review! 😊 We are truly grateful that you chose our tour and had such a wonderful experience. Hearing that you enjoyed your time with us brings great joy to our team.
Peter was a good guide and gave relatable anecdotes regarding Korean history and culture. Travelled with large family group with two seniors. Was a tiring for them due to the walks, stairs, and inclines, especially at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. Lunch at COEX was a bit hectic too due to public holiday. Would have wanted more time at the Korean Folk Village (would suggest to skip COEX and have lunch at the village instead if possible).
Your feedback encourages us to continue delivering the best possible service to all our guests. We sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another tour in the future!
