Day trip to Hwaseong Fortress and a Korean Folk Village

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Activity: Sightseeing

Languages spoken: English, Japanese

Duration: 8 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

Person (10+)

76.60 €

Child (3-9)

68.90 €

Total price 76.60 €

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Highlights

Visit the impressive Suwon Hwaseong fortress
Discover an in-depth look at traditional Korean village life
Over 260 restored buildings to explore
Learn all about Korea's incredible history
English-speaking tour guide
Hotel transportation and entrance fees included

All about the trip

Join us for an unforgettable day trip to Suwon Hwaseong as we venture away from the beating heart of Seoul.

Officially a UNESCO World Heritage site, Suwon Hwaseong is home to a unique blend of eastern and western architectural styles. The Korean Folk Village itself is home to over twenty workshops, including various handicrafts such as pottery, baskets, winnows, bamboo wares, wooden wares, paper, brass wares, knots, fans, musical instruments, iron wares and embroidery. All of these activities are practised in the folk village and visitors are always encouraged to learn more about these ancient crafts.

The Hwaseong Fortress is recognised as the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, from the latter days of the Joseon Period (1392-1910). Its construction began on the fortress in 1794 and was finished in 1796.

The fortress's outside wall is over 5 km in length and it has a great variety of military facilities you cannot find at other fortress.

The Korean Folk Village itself is located in a beautiful natural environment occupying approximately 243 acres. Visitors can also experience over 260 traditional Korean houses reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty.

Many of the buildings' features have been relocated and fully-restored to provide visitors with a in-depth understanding of Korean food, clothing, and architectural style of the past.

We will visit the Folk Museum, as well as the Art Museum, to learn about the essence of Korean culture and folk customs.

The Korean Folk Village was also the filming location for the famous movie Scandal as well as the TV miniseries Daejanggeum.

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What is included in the price

English-speaking tour guide
Hotel transportation
Entrance fees
Traditional Korean lunch

What is not included in the price

Additional refreshments or extra snacks

Instructions

Please bring ID and your booking reservation

What to take with you?

You may wish to bring a small bag or rucksack for your personal possessions such as your personal ID, drinking water, a light rain coat during monsoon season etc.

We also advise that you bring some sun protection during the summer months such as a hat or sun cream.

Bringing a camera for capturing those memorable moments is a good idea too!

Itinerary

	Hotel collection
	Hwaseong Fortress
	Lunch
	Korean Folk Village
	Amethyst / Ginseng Center
	Return to hotel

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange pick-up and drop-off in Seoul hotels. Please let us know during the booking process your hotel name for pick-up and drop-off.

Final destination:

See above

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by VIP Travel, Mapodaero 109, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, 04146, South Korea, +82 2 739 3501, vip@vviptravel.com.