Highlights
- Step back in time at the UNESCO-listed Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
- Savor the flavors of Suwon's famous whole chicken in Tongdak Alley
- Immerse yourself in Korean culture at the Traditional Culture Center or museum
- Capture stunning photos at the iconic Starfield Library
- Enjoy a hassle-free day with round-trip transportation from Seoul
Description
This private, chauffeur-driven tour is led by a registered tour guide. Begin your day wherever you wish to be picked up in Seoul or Suwon. Travel to Suwon Fortress area, where your first stop is the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore this well-preserved fortress, known for its historical significance and architectural beauty.
The first tour option:
Next, head to Tongdak Alley, also known as 'whole chicken' street. Taste the famous and delicious Korean chicken, especially the special Suwon whole chicken, and explore the vibrant alley.
Continue to the palace of the 500-year Chosun Dynasty, Haenggung, and visit the Suwon Traditional Culture Center or Suwon Fortress Museum. Experience Korean traditional cultures, including food and industry, and learn about royal dinners for special occasions, including various vegetables, rice cakes, and kimchis.
Finally, get to the Starfield Library, a must-visit photo spot. Take stunning photos in this place where magnificent books unfold in a beautiful landscape.
After a day of cultural exploration and culinary delights, return to Seoul, where you’ll be dropped off at your original pickup location.
The second tour option:
Next, get to the Starfield Library, a must-visit photo spot. Take stunning photos in this place where magnificent books unfold in a beautiful landscape.
Then, we'll travel to the Korean Folk Village in nearby Yongin — Korea's largest living open-air museum. Here, you will explore traditional thatched and tiled roof houses, showing how people of different social classes and regions lived during the Chosun era. As we stroll through the recreated marketplace and old government office area, you'll get a real sense of daily life from centuries ago.
Throughout our visit, we'll take time to enjoy traditional performances such as nongak (farmers' music and dance), jultagi (tightrope walking), and a reenacted traditional wedding ceremony, depending on the day's schedule.
After a day of cultural exploration and culinary delights, return to Seoul, where you’ll be dropped off at your original pickup location.
Includes
Admission to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Admission to Suwon Haenggung palace
Admission to Suwon Center for Traditional Culture
Admission to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Museum
Admission to Starfield Library
English-speaking tour guide/driver
Round-trip transportation from Seoul (from your hotel)
Excludes
Meals, and beverages, such as the 'Whole Chicken' or 'Suwon Galbi' Korean BBQ
Admission ticket to Korean Folk Village
Dinner (optional): 'Whole Chicken' or 'Suwon Galbi' Korean BBQ
Important Information
- Reserve now & pay later option available
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
