Suwon Hwaseong+Gwangmyeong Cave+Starfield Library from Seoul
Description
Start your day with pickup from Hongik University Station or Myeongdong Station. Travel to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Korea’s most important historical treasures. Explore the only remaining walled fortress in Korea. Next, head to Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung, a restored Joseon-era palace within a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest temporary royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. A perfect cultural day trip just an hour from Seoul! Afterward, visit the Starfield Library, a modern library located in the Suwon Starfield COEX Mall. Admire the unique architecture and browse the extensive collection of books. Next, head to the Gwangmyeong Cave, it is the largest themed cave park with varied cultural and artistic things, created in a gold mine where gold, silver, and bronze were mined. Visitors can experience wine at Wine Cave, as well as Cave Aqua world. Finally, return to the meeting point in Seoul.
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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 the Suwon Starfield COEX Mall. Admire the unique architecture and browse the extensive collection of books.
it is the largest themed cave park with varied cultural and artistic things, created in a gold mine where gold, silver, and bronze were mined. Visitors can experience wine at Wine Cave, as well as Cave Aqua world.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(237)
This was one of the best day tours we joined from Seoul. It offered a perfect balance of Korea's rich history and modern attractions. Our first stop was Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, where we learned so much about Korea's history, the Joseon Dynasty, and the fortress's remarkable architecture. Our tour guide Peter Pan was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating stories that made the history come alive. After exploring the fortress, we visited Hwaseong Haenggung Palace. It was fascinating to walk through the beautifully restored royal residence and learn about its importance during the Joseon Dynasty. Our next stop was Starfield Library, a striking contrast to the historical sites. The library's stunning modern architecture and peaceful atmosphere made it a wonderful place to explore, relax, and shopping. Our final stop was Gwangmyeong Cave, which was much larger and more impressive than we expected. The beautifully illuminated tunnels, art installations, and unique underground attractions made it a memorable experience. The itinerary was well organized, transportation was comfortable, and everything ran smoothly throughout the day. This tour is a great way to experience both the rich history and the modern side of Korea in a single day. Highly recommended!
We had a wonderful experience on this tour. Peter was an excellent guide—kind, attentive, and always making sure everyone was comfortable and included. The bus driver was also very friendly, professional, and made us feel safe throughout the trip. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Peter!
Outside Seoul, pretty places. Mixed between history, trendy and nature. You’ll hit all those different places in 1 day.
Our guide Peter Pan was very friendly and told us some stories about the history of South Korea. We had enough time at each stop. Note that the destinations are not for everyone's taste; especially the caves have more of an amusement park theme than a historical, natural landmark.
This was a convenient way to see some of the sights just outside of Seoul. Our tour guide, Jeff, was helpful and friendly. Lunch was at the Starfield Mall and there were some vegetarian options. I had the tomato pasta at Bunny Pasta and it was delicious. Note that the tour involves a lot of walking, especially uphill, and there were parts that could be difficult to navigate for anyone with mobility issues.
Highly recommend this trip! Our guide, Peter, is incredibly warm and experienced, making sure everyone is well taken care of. Two pro-tips if you go: wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a jacket—the cave is freezing!"
Good planning and meaningful spots. Be great to have a sample wine at the end!
Very good, convenient location for pickup, guide was swift in resolving misunderstanding, well explained and took us thoroughly through each attraction, would recommend
Nice experience and spatially the cave was very interested .
Simon is very informative about the places we visited. He suggested tourists spots and restaurants to visit as well. Which is very helpful.
