Suwon Fortress, Korean Folk Village and Cable Car from Seoul

Mapo-gu, Seoul



English/Chinese guided tour to Suwon, designed for first time visitors. Pickup at 07:00 Hongdae, 07:30 Myeongdong or 7:45 Dongdaemun. Tour fee covers entry fees, transportation & liability insurance.

Highlights

  • Step into Joseon-era life with hanok villages, folk shows, and timeless charm.
  • Discover UNESCO-listed fortress walls, grand gates, and city views.
  • Glide above the coast and enjoy ocean and tidal panoramas.
  • Capture panoramic shots of the coastline, mudflats, and surrounding islands.

Description

All season Suwon tour itinerary: 09:30 Arrive Korean Folk Village 12:00 Lunch (Self expense) 13:30 Suwon Hwaseong Fortress 15:30 Seohaerang Jebu Island- Cable Car 20:00 Drop-off 8 mins walk from Hongik University station Yongin Korean Folk Village is a living museum that recreates daily life from the 17th to 19th centuries of the Joseon Dynasty. The site features traditional houses, farms, and artisan workshops. Weekly scheduled activities include folk music, horseback martial arts, and traditional Korean wedding reenactments. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 1790s by King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty. Located one hour from Seoul, the historic fortress walls surround central Suwon and feature four main gates. Available activities include martial arts performances, archery, and a guided trolley tour. This tour includes a trip to Jebudo Island via the Seohaerang Jebu Marine Cable Car. The aerial cable car route travels directly over the sea, providing views of the local tidal flats, coastline, and fishing villages.

Includes

Round-trip air-conditioned transportation Licensed professional English / Chinese speaking tour guide Admission to: Korean Folk Village Admission to: Seohaerang Jebu Marine Cable Car KRW 100 million passenger liability insurance per vehicle

Excludes

Meals & Beverages Infant car seats Personal expenses Hotel pickup and drop-off Additional admission fees not listed in the inclusions Lunch is not included in the day tour price. Your guide will recommend local restaurants with an average meal cost of KRW 15,000–20,000 per person, paid directly by the customer. You are also free to choose any other restaurant according to your preference. A minimum of 8 people are required for this tour. If the minimum group size is not met, you will be notified by email 3 days before departure with a full refund. For specific departure date requirements, we recommend confirming group status with customer service in advance.

Important Information

  • Tours operate as scheduled in normal rain or snow. Tours are cancelled only due to extreme weather (typhoons, blizzards, severe weather warnings) or other force majeure causing official attraction closures or transportation suspension. Customers will be notified by email and phone before departure and will receive a full refund or may reschedule to another available date. If the tour is cancelled by the operator for any reason, or if proposed changes are not accepted by the customer, a full refund will be provided. If you miss the tour or fail to arrive at the designated meeting point by the scheduled departure time (no-show), no refund or rescheduling will be provided. Customers are responsible for arriving on time and allowing sufficient travel time to reach the meeting point. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the experience starts. No refunds are issued for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time.

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