Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Full Day Tour
Description
Embark on a captivating journey that delves deep into Korea's rich history and vibrant culture with convenient pickup and dropoff from central locations in Seoul. ✨ Classic Day Tour ✨ (Except Jun~Aug) Experience Korea’s cultural highlights under daylight with a well-paced itinerary designed to maximize your time. ℹ️ Korean Folks Village + Gyeonggi Gugak Center (*4/15~11/11 Wed Only) + Suwon Hwaseong Fortress + Suwon Nammun Market ✨ Summer Night Escape ✨ (Jun~Aug) This summer-exclusive itinerary is designed to help you avoid the peak daytime heat by starting later in the afternoon. Enjoy a more relaxed and comfortable pace as you visit key attractions during cooler hours. ℹ️Wed: Gyeonggi Gugak Center + Korean Folks Village + Suwon Hwaseong Fortress ℹ️Sat: Suwon Nammun Market + Suwon Hwaseong Fortress + Korean Folks Village
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Korean Folk Village introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs and others. Also, the village shows various places with unique features such as a farming village, private house, official districts, Confucian academy, seodang (village school), and a village street in realistic descriptions, as well as, a nobleman’s house and traditional workshop. Performances including Nongak (farmer’s music), martial art on horseback, traditional wedding ceremony, and other special events are available by season. In particular, ‘Welcome to Joseon’, held every May, is a performance featuring time travel back to the olden days.
Suwon Hwaseong is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Suwon, South Korea. It was built in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo as a fortress and palace complex. The fortress walls span almost 6 kilometers and are dotted with four gates and a number of watchtowers. You can walk along the walls, explore the palace buildings, and enjoy cultural performances and events held within the site.
Suwon Nammun Market is a traditional market located in Suwon, South Korea. The market has a history that dates back to the Joseon Dynasty, and it is one of the largest and oldest markets in the country. The market is situated near the famous Hwaseong Fortress, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. (This spot will be skipped every Wed from Jun~Aug)
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Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
- Please inform us if you will be bring along a baby stroller or wheelchair.
- Infant is free of charge, no seat available.
- Starting from April 15th until November 11th, every Wednesday will visit Gyeonggi Gugak Center. To fully enjoy this special cultural program, Please note that the itinerary order and timing may vary by day; kindly check the details when booking.
- Please note that the itinerary varies between June and August (including departure times and visiting order). Kindly review the details carefully when booking.
- ✨ Classic Day Tour ✨ (Except Jun~Aug) ℹ️ Korean Folks Village + Gyeonggi Gugak Center (*4/15~11/11 Wed Only) + Suwon Hwaseong Fortress + Suwon Nammun Market
- ✨ Summer Night Escape ✨ (Jun~Aug) ℹ️Wed: Gyeonggi Gugak Center + Korean Folks Village + Suwon Hwaseong Fortress ℹ️Sat: Suwon Nammun Market + Suwon Hwaseong Fortress + Korean Folks Village