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Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)

By TOURSTORY
9.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$102 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience a fascinating journey into South Korea's rich history and vibrant culture with this full-day tour.

Start your day tour with a visit to the Korean Folk Village in Yongin at 10:30am, an open-air museum that brings to life the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty. As you stroll through the village, you'll get to see recreated traditional homes, crafts, and performances.

After exploring the village, enjoy a delicious lunch before heading to Suwon Hwaseong, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This majestic fortress, built by King Jeongjo in the late 18th century, features nearly 6 kilometres of walls, watchtowers, and gates.

Finally, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Suwon Nammun Market, a bustling traditional market that dates back to the Joseon Dynasty. Here, you can shop for local products, snacks, and souvenirs.

At the end of the tour, we will travel back at 17:10pm with a hassle-free shuttle to Seoul, bringing home memories of Korea’s rich cultural heritage.

Activity location

  • Korean Folk Village
    • 90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu
    • 17075, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot
    • Yejang-dong
    • Yejang-dong, Seoul, South Korea

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Day Time Tour: Myeongdong
  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Depart from Myeongdong: Please be at the Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot(~5 mins walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 1) by 8:55am.
Starting point:
Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot, Yejang-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$101.54 x 1 AdultAU$101.54
Total
Price is AU$101.54
Day Time Tour: DDP Station
  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Depart from DDP Station: Please be at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station Exit 10 by 9:05am. Ktourstory staff will be there for you.
Starting point:
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10, 116 Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Starting time: 9:10 am
Price details
AU$101.54 x 1 AdultAU$101.54
Total
Price is AU$101.54

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish & Chinese speaking staff
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance Fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTraveler's insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOther personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport 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 buggy or wheelchair.
  • Infant is free of charge, no seat available.

Activity itinerary

Korean Folk Village
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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 Fortress
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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 kilometres 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 Markt
  • 1h
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKorean Folk Village
    • 90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu
    • 17075, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENamsan Yejang Public Parking Lot
    • Yejang-dong
    • Yejang-dong, Seoul, South Korea
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHongik University Station Exit 4
    • 167-36 Donggyo-dong
    • 04052, Donggyo-dong, Seoul, South Korea
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10
    • 116 Euljiro 7(chil)-ga
    • Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Seoul, South Korea

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