Hwaseong Fortress and Korean Folk Village Tour from Seoul
Description
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Hwaseong Fortress and visit the Korean Folk Village on this coach tour from Seoul. Hear informative commentary from your guide about Joseon-era architecture in Suwon, and observe Korean folk customs and handicrafts while you stroll through an open-air village — re-created with more than 200 traditional homes. Round-trip hotel transport are included.
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Suwon was one of four main regional government centers during the Joseon dynasty. Hwaseong Fortress, built to protect the city, was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site on December 12, 1997 for its historical value. The fortress offers various performances daily as well as the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival every fall. The walls stretch for 5,700 kilometers, with Paldalsan Mountain at the center. The fortress, constructed from 1794 to 1796, was built as a display of King Jeongjo’s filial piety towards his father and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power.
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. It recreated the past through the restoration of houses from the Joseon dynasty. Performances including nongak (farmer’s music), martial arts on horseback, traditional wedding ceremony, and other special events are available by season. In particular, "Welcome to Joseon," an event held every May, takes visitors back to the past. In addition, a family-friendly theme park equipped with 15 exciting attractions is also available. Visitors can also try various Korean foods at the market street.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers, except for those age 2 years and younger
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Reviews(10)
Hi Hyundai was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable and answered all our questions his personality was a perfect fit for us. I highly recommend him
We visited Suwon and were guided by Richard, who presented the site clearly. He was very attentive annd took care of all our needs. Unfortunately, a sudden rain cut the day short.
Richard our guide was great and very knowledgeable. Hwaseong Fortress is amazing. It’s a bit outside Seoul but the car was lovely and comfortable The folk village was excellent esp the museum part.
Booking got cancelled with no explanation and the date I booked is still available to book on here..
Transportation was good, a nice van. We were only two guests. Our guide was very friendly and talkative. He was very interested in our home land. Unfortunately he didn't know anything about the fortress. The folk village he managed to cover with basic knowledge about Korean culture. I'm not sure, if he's role is normally a guide.
<p>Really nice and kind guide. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. For example he gave out tips about Seoul and what to eat.</p>
<p>This was a private tour and our tour guide was great. I would have preferred some "on my own time" to shop or wander around but I don't think that's how this tour is set up to be.</p>
<p>Interesting day,you get to find out a lot about Korean culture.</p>
<p>I enjoyed it but the tour guide was not very keen on us watching the shows in the Folk Village. Apparently everything got cancelled ! He was always in a hurry.</p>
<p>Nice day trip. The Folk village is very informative.</p>
