This day tour from Seoul lets you experience Korea's history, traditions, and modern lifestyle around Suwon and Yongin in a single day. Explore Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace where King Jeongjo stayed, then take photos at Starfield Library with its floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Finally, stroll through the Korean Folk Village, a traditional village recreating daily life in the Joseon Dynasty. A professional driver-guide accompanies you, and round-trip transportation and admission to all three sites are included.

Depart from Seoul and discover Suwon's history
and Korea's past and present in one day

In the morning, you'll be picked up at Hongik University Station or Myeongdong Station and travel to Suwon. A professional driver-guide accompanies you all day as you visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, Starfield Library, and the Korean Folk Village.

Explore Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace

At Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built under King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty, see its walls, gates, watch posts, and military structures, and enjoy the views as you walk along part of the fortress (about 1 hour).

Next, head to Hwaseong Haenggung Palace inside the fortress. This temporary palace was used by King Jeongjo when he visited Suwon. Explore the palace grounds and learn about traditional Korean architecture, royal history, and the Joseon Dynasty (about 1 hour).

Enjoy free time
at Starfield Library

Spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time at Starfield Suwon. Look around Starfield Library with its huge floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, shop or relax, and take memorable photos.

Stroll through a Joseon-era village
at the Korean Folk Village

Finally, visit the Korean Folk Village (about 1 hour and 30 minutes). Walk through a recreated traditional village with historic houses, workshops, markets, and cultural spaces, and experience how people lived in the Joseon Dynasty along with traditional customs and folk culture. After the tour, return to Seoul by vehicle and get off at Hongik University Station or Myeongdong Station.

※ The order of attractions may change depending on traffic, opening hours, weather, and local conditions.
※ Traditional performances and cultural activities at the Korean Folk Village depend on the venue's schedule and may be changed or canceled without prior notice.

• Please check your mobile voucher via email or the WAUG app.
• Meet your guide at the pickup point you selected when booking and show your mobile voucher.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point 1 (8:00 AM) :
In front of Starbucks, Hongik University Station Exit 8
Exit 8, Hongik University Station, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Meeting point 2 (8:30 AM) :
In front of The North Face store, Myeongdong Station Exit 2
Exit 2, Myeongdong Station, Jung-gu, Seoul

Meeting point information:
The bus departs on time, so please arrive at the pickup point 10 minutes before departure. After the tour, you will be dropped off at the same two locations (Hongik University Station and Myeongdong Station).

Cancellation & Refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity date for a full refund.
• No refunds are given for late arrivals or no-shows.

What to bring

• Comfortable sneakers are recommended as the tour includes walking at several attractions.

On-site information

• The bus departs on time, so please arrive at the pickup point 10 minutes before departure.
• Meals and drinks are not included.

Other

• The order of attractions may change depending on traffic, opening hours, weather, and local conditions.
• Traditional performances and cultural activities at the Korean Folk Village may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
• Some outdoor activities may be affected by weather conditions.