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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Tour with Hotel Transfers

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Instant confirmation E-Voucher Hotel Pick up included

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Monday & Friday

  • Duration

    4.5 hours

  • Start time

    8 am to 12:30 pm

  • Meeting Point
    Pick up from your hotel. (Please mention your hotel name and address at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, our customer service executives will get in touch and confirm the details)
  • Ending Point

    Drop off at your hotel (centrally located) in Seoul only.

Key Highlights

  • Unravel a part of Korea’s past with a visit to two prominent historical structures in Suwon
  • Visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
  • Witness the impressive architecture of Korea’s last walled fortress, built by the Joseon Dynasty
  • Explore the Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, the king’s temporary residence during war times
  • Listen to your tour guide as he/she shares interesting historical anecdotes
  • Enjoy hotel transfers with easy transportation services throughout the tour
  • No need to print- Smartphone voucher accepted!

Overview

With so much to do, see and experience, South Korea never fails to fascinate the history buffs around the world! This tour combines two of the most prominent structures in the city of Suwon, located an hour away from the capital city of Seoul. Visit the only remaining walled fortress in the country - Suwon Hwaseong Fortress that has also been designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. You also get to explore the Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, where the king used to stay when he travelled during war times or when he visited tombs.

This tour also provides comfortable hotel transfers with guided services in English, Japanese and Chinese.

Itinerary

This half-day tour begins with a comfortable hotel pick up in the morning. Enjoy comfortable transfers to your first destination - Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. Built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty to house and honour the remains of his executed father, this fortress now provides a scientific, architectural, and artistic insight into Korea’s past. Witness the unique architecture of this 18th century structure that has been designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and even as Historical Monument No. 3!

Move to the next landmark - Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, another must visit historical monument in South Korea located within the walls of the Hwaseong Fortress. This ornate residential palace of King Jeongjo was used when he travelled during war times or when he visited tombs. Haenggungs(meaning ‘temporary shelter) were primarily used by kings during war times to avoid attacks from enemy troops.

This tour ends with a transfer back to your hotel in Seoul.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Tour guide in English, Japanese and Chinese
  • Transportation
  • Admission fee

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Beverage
  • Personal expenses

Please note

Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour to confirm all details.

In case of traffic jams, your pick-up & drop-off service can be delayed.

This itinerary is just a schedule and may be changed. For your detailed itinerary, please ask the person in charge before departure.

If your accommodation isn't in Seoul (for example, Incheon), you have to pay extra for your hotel pick-up and drop-off. Charges are based on the distance on the tour day.

Minimum 2 persons will be needed for this tour to operate.

Voucher Information: No need to print! If you are travelling with a smartphone or tablet you can present your barcoded e-ticket on your device for this activity.

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

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