Hwadam Forest & Namhansanseong & Korean Folk Village

Cheoin-gu, Seoul



Discover the Hwadam Forest, Namhansanseong Fortress, and Korean Folk Village on a day trip from Seoul. Explore the beautiful gardens, see the fortress, and experience traditional Korean culture.

Highlights

  • Discover the Hwadam Forest, a beautiful garden with 16 themed gardens
  • Explore the Namhansanseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site
  • Visit the Korean Folk Village to experience traditional Korean culture
  • See the traditional houses and agricultural culture of the Korean Folk Village
  • Enjoy a monorail ride through the Hwadam Forest and take in the scenery

Description

Explore the Hwadam Forest, Namhansanseong, and the Korean Folk Village on a full-day tour from Seoul. Walk along the Hwadam Forest, visit the UNESCO-listed Namhansanseong, and see traditional Korean culture at the Korean Folk Village. Begin your day with a visit to the Hwadam Forest. Walk along the forest and make stops at each point to take pictures of the colors and smells of Hwadam. The forest is a unique space where only a limited number of people can enter each day, and advance reservation is required from the garden. Continue to Namhansanseong, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Explore the fortress, which was built in the early 17th century and is a representative fortress site of the Joseon Dynasty that demonstrates the peak of modern military architecture. Admire the 6.2km fortress wall, valleys, peaks, forests, and among other tourist attractions. There are 48 observation towers and 4 gates within the fortress wall, designed to allow for views of each other. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the colorful forest and a bird's-eye view of Seoul. Next, visit the Korean Folk Village. Experience Korean traditional culture and folklore. See traditional houses and agricultural culture, as well as experience traditional crafts, traditional dances, and music performances. See traditional houses, household goods, and agricultural equipment from various provinces in Korea.

Includes

Admission to Hwadam Forest Admission to Namhansanseong Access to the Korean Folk Village Round-trip transfers from Seoul

Excludes

Hwadam Forest Monorail Ticket Meals and drinks Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Namhansanseong is a UNESCO World Heritage site Experience traditional Korean culture at the Korean Folk Village This activity requires a minimum of 4 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund Free for children aged 0-2 [Private] Private tour includes a total duration of 10 hours, regardless of the itinerary. If the total duration exceeds 10 hours (from pickup to drop-off), an additional fee of 40,000 KRW per hour will apply. For private tour, Admission fees are not included. Please make sure to bring cash or available card for payment. The reservation for the monorail activity at Hwadam can only be made on-site with an additional purchase of 9000KRW (round trip).

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