Seoul Trip Overview
Step back in time to an era when the Joseon kings ruled Korea on this full-day tour of Seoul. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Suwan Hwaseong Fortress as a guide sheds light on Korea’s Joseon Dynasty history. Admire traditional Korean architecture at the ancient Hwaseong Haenggung Palace. After having a Korean style lunch, you will visit the Korean Folk Village — where artisan blacksmiths, potters, and weavers ply their trade — and gain insight into 500 years of Joseon rule. After the tour, you will be back to Seoul and dismiss at Myeongdong.
No Shopping center guaranteed.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Seoul, South Korea
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Full-day Tours
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Step back in time to an era when the Joseon kings ruled Korea on this full-day tour of Seoul. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Suwan Hwaseong Fortress as a guide sheds light on Korea’s Joseon Dynasty history. Admire traditional Korean architecture at the ancient Hwaseong Haenggung Palace. After having a Korean style lunch, you will visit the Korean Folk Village — where artisan blacksmiths, potters, and weavers ply their trade — and gain insight into 500 years of Joseon rule. After the tour, you will be back to Seoul and dismiss at Myeongdong.
No Shopping center guaranteed.
Stop At: Hwaseong Fortress, 910, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16253 South Korea
Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The fortress was built as a display of King Jeongjo’s filial piety towards his father.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, 825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16258 South Korea
A Hwaseong Haenggung was a temporary palace where the king and royal family retreated to during a war. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest one of these, use by the Joseon kings since the time of King Jeongjo.
This palace is not only being used as a shelter during war but also King Jeongjo stayed here during trips to worship at his father’s tomb.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Korean Folk Village, 90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do 17075 South Korea
Korean Folk Village is a living museum that lifestyle of several centuries ago. There are 270 traditional houses and a small amphitheater for folk music and dance performances.
Duration: 50 minutes
