Private day trip

Hwaseong Fortress & Yongin Folk Village: Joseon Unveiled

From$821.33per person

8 hours

Duration

Easy

Fitness

The experience

About this day

Explore the ethnography of late Joseon-era Korea at the Yongin Folk Village, where every nook and building transports you back in time.

At Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, a masterpiece of Korean military architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we uncover the formidable secrets of the 18th-century Joseon Dynasty court and its unique defensive technologies.

A quick photo-stop at Starfield Suwon Library will add a nice touch to the tour.

The journey

What you will see

Korean Folk Village

The Korean Folk Village in Yongin is a large open-air museum devoted to everyday life during the Joseon era. Its grounds contain more than 260 buil...

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

Hwaseong is more than just a fortress — it’s a royal dream set in stone. In the late 18th century, King Jeongjo envisioned building a new capital o...

Starfield Suwon Library

Starfield Library in Suwon is known for its multi-tiered bookshelves and unique interior.

Also on this route: Hwaseong Haenggung (Temporary palace)

Practicalities

What is included

Included

chartered transportation
licensed guide
Entrance fees as per the stated itinerary

Not included

lunch

Where you go

Hwaseong Fortress & Yongin Folk Village: Joseon Unveiled

About this day