This day tour from Seoul takes you to four highlights of Suwon and Gyeonggi-do in one day. Learn about the history and architecture of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, an 18th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take photos at Starfield Library with its grand bookshelves. You'll also visit Wawoojeongsa Temple, home to a golden Buddha head more than 10 meters tall. Finally, see how laver (gim) is made at a laver museum and enjoy a gimbap-making experience and a hanbok-wearing experience.

Depart from Seoul and visit four highlights
of Suwon and Gyeonggi-do in one day

Depart from a meeting point in Seoul (Myeongdong Station or Hongik University Station), or get picked up from your hotel with the private option, and travel in an air-conditioned (or heated on cold days) vehicle. An English-speaking guide/driver accompanies you, and the vehicle may be a car, van, or bus depending on the number of participants.

See a giant golden Buddha head at Wawoojeongsa Temple

First, visit Wawoojeongsa Temple in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do (about 50 minutes). The main hall houses a gilded Buddha head more than 10 meters tall, and you can see various Buddha statues and sculptures, including stone Buddhas on lotus pedestals, stone pagodas, and stone bells.

Explore UNESCO-listed Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
and Starfield Library

At Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, spend about 80 minutes learning about the strategic layout and defensive structure of walls stretching over 5.7 km, and the story of the fortress built by King Jeongjo to honor his father.

Next, head to Starfield Library in Starfield Suwon for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Take photos and explore freely in the space filled with grand bookshelves.

Try gimbap making and hanbok wearing
at the laver museum

Finally, visit the laver museum (hanbok experience center) for about 70 minutes. See how laver (gim) is made and buy some as a souvenir, then finish the tour with gimbap-making and hanbok-wearing experiences. After the tour, return to Seoul.

※ The exact itinerary and order of visits may change slightly depending on traffic and weather.

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

Meeting point (Myeongdong Station option) :
In front of Paris Baguette Myeongdong, Myeongdong Station Exit 4
Exit 4, Myeongdong Station (Line 4), Jung-gu, Seoul

Meeting point (Hongik University Station option) :
In front of Starbucks, Hongik University Station Exit 8
Exit 8, Hongik University Station (Line 2), Mapo-gu, Seoul

Meeting point (Private option) :
Seoul hotel pickup

Meeting point information:
For the group tour, please arrive at the station exit of your selected option at least 5-10 minutes before departure. In case of heavy traffic, drop-off at Hongik University Station after the tour may not be possible. For the private option, please send your hotel name and address to the operator (email koreatimetour@gmail.com or WhatsApp +82 10 4224 6977) at least 2 days before the tour. Guide and vehicle details will be provided after your pickup information is received.

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.
• The schedule may change or a refund may be given due to unforeseen circumstances at the destination, such as political situations or extreme weather. Sudden illness of a participant or ordinary bad weather such as rain or snow does not qualify.

Participation restrictions

• Not suitable for people with heart conditions.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Children aged 3 and over must be included in the number of participants when booking.
• Infants (ages 0-2) are free only if seated on a lap in the vehicle, and baby seats are not provided.

What to bring

• Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

On-site information

• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 5-10 minutes before departure.
• The tour involves a considerable amount of walking. Please make sure you are physically fit to participate before booking.
• The vehicle may be a car, van, or bus depending on the number of participants.
• Meals and drinks are not included.

Other

• The exact itinerary may change slightly depending on traffic and weather.