Seoul Hwaseong Fortress & Traditional Korean Village Day Trip

Activity Details

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the meeting point in Seoul. Once everyone's together, we'll board a bus to kick off this day trip to Suwon and a traditional Korean village. Ready to dive into the fascinating local culture? Let's go!

After 1.5 hours on the road, we'll reach our first stop of the day: a traditional village in Yongin, in Gyeonggi Province. During this 3-hour visit, we'll immerse ourselves in Korean folklore and step back in time to discover the ancient culture of the Joseon period.

Next, we'll head to Hwaseong Fortress. Do you know who Jeongjo was? This Joseon dynasty king had it built over 200 years ago. Throughout the tour, we'll explore the fortress's different sections and uncover all its secrets.

Did you know that despite its relatively short history, this monument was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997? During the visit, we'll also walk through Suwon Nammun Market, one of the oldest markets in the country, where you'll have 1 hour of free time to sample some local treats.

Finally, we'll make our way back to Seoul, dropping you off at the meeting point after 10 to 11 hours of adventure.

Meeting Points

During the booking process, you can choose from the following meeting points in Seoul:

• Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4 at 8:20 am
• Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot at 9 am
• Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10 at 9:10 am

Summer Season

Please note that during June, July, and August, the day trip runs in the afternoon for a more enjoyable experience and to avoid the hottest hours of the day. The itinerary also varies depending on the day of the week:

Wednesday Itinerary

If you join the tour on a summer Wednesday, the route will be as follows:

• Gyeonggi Gugak Center: we'll visit this traditional arts center, where we'll watch a live performance, take part in a folk song class, and enjoy traditional Korean games
• Korean Folk Village: we'll explore the traditions of the Joseon period
• Suwon Hwaseong Fortress: we'll walk its illuminated walls at sunset

Saturday Itinerary

On summer Saturdays, the route focuses on local life in Suwon:

• Suwon Nammun Market: you'll have time to explore one of the oldest and most authentic markets in the country
• Suwon Hwaseong Fortress: a guided tour of this gem of military engineering
• Korean Folk Village: we'll wrap up the day discovering Korean folklore and history in the afternoon light

Summer Meeting Points

During June through August, pickup times are as follows:

• Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4 at 1:20 pm
• Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot at 2 pm
• Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10 at 2:10 pm

Gyeonggi Gugak Center

The visit to the Gyeonggi Gugak Center will take place on Wednesdays from April 15 to November 11, 2026 (not just in summer), so the total itinerary will be approximately 1 hour longer.