Highlights
- Visit Korea’s top cultural festival at UNESCO-listed Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.
- Join King Jeongjo's Royal Parade — one of Korea's largest historical processions
- Experience Media Art — fortress's ancient walls illuminated by light & sound
- Witness Suwon Fantasy Yajo — a torchlit night military drill inside the fortress
- Choose from 3 unique tour formats depending on your travel date and interest.
Description
Korea's Most Spectacular Fortress Festival brings a UNESCO World Heritage fortress to life!
— What You'll Experience —
✨ ① Royal Parade Oct 4
→ Festival · King Jeongjo’s Royal Parade · Evening Performances
Best for: Travelers who want the festival's most iconic and spectacular main event
11:30am Arrive at Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival site
11:30 - 15:30pm Enjoy festival programs & Lunch time (Own expense)
15:30 - 16:00pm Prepare for King Jeongjo’s Royal Parade
16:00 - 18:40pm Join King Jeongjo’s Royal Parade & Enjoy the performances
✨ ② Media Art Oct 5–6
→ Festival · Hwaseong Fortress Guided Tour · Haenggung Palace Tour · Media Art Performance
Best for: Travelers who want history by day and stunning light art after dark
11:30am Arrive at Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival site
11:30 - 13:30pm Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Guided Tour & Lunch Time
13:30 - 16:00pm Enjoy the festival programs
16:30 - 18:40pm Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Tour & Dinner Time
18:50 - 19:20pm Guided walk along the Fortress to the Media Art area
19:20 - 20:00pm Enjoy the Media Art performance
✨ ③ Stage Show Oct 7-10
→ Festival · Haenggung Palace Tour · Suwon Fantasy: Yajo Night Performance
Best for: Travelers who want the most dramatic and immersive evening experience
14:30pm Arrive at Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival site
14:30 - 15:30pm Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Tour
16:00 - 18:50pm Enjoy festival programs & Dinner Time
19:30 - 21:00pm Enjoy the stage performance - Suwon Fantasy: Yajo (Night Military Drill)
— Why Choose This Tour —
✔ Korea's Most Celebrated Fortress Festival — 63 years of tradition, held at UNESCO World Heritage site.
✔ Three Themes, Different Dates — Royal Parade, Media Art night, or Suwon Fantasy Yajo.
✔ Secured Your Spots, Once A Year — 1 week only in October, miss it and wait another year.
✔ 3 Seoul Area Pick up — Hongik Univ St, Myeongdong, DDP St
— Practical Info —
✔ Guaranteed departure. No minimum group size required.
✔ A reminder email is sent the day before, including a direct chat group with your guide and fellow travelers.
Includes
Transportation
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Excludes
Meals & Other Personal Expenses
Traveler's Insurance
Important Information
- Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition
Please inform us if you will be bring along a baby stroller or wheelchair
Infant is free of charge, no seat available
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
