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Take a further step into the stories behind the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you walk around the fortress with the tour guide, you'll get to know about its hidden stories and history, and how it had become a great protective border for the capital from outside attacks.
Along with the historical tour, this tour allows you to taste more than 5 different foods in 3 hours: Caudron Fried Whole Chicken, 3 different food tastings in Jidong Market, and the royal court tea 'Jehocha' or 'Omijacha'.
It is a delicious gourmet tour with history and food stories recommended for everyone—from teenagers to adults, family, friends, couples, and small groups.
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- Visit great restaurants in Suwon in a quick and easy way
- Learn the history of Suwon along with delicious food
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet in front of the ticket office of Suwon Hwaseong Yeonmudae.
We will end the tour after walking to Hwaseong Haenggung.
Itinerary
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1Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (Dongbukgakru)
'Banghwasuryujeong' is famous not only in Suwon Hwaseong but also in all of Korea as an outstanding piece of architecture. It is not only for its military purpose but also as an architectural piece, which is very beautiful. The view of Suwon Hwaseong from here is very beautiful, as you can see both the inside and the outside of the castle.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
There are over 50 fried chicken shops in this alley. It is probably the representative place where the Korean fried chicken culture started. Here, you can enjoy whole chicken fried twice in a cauldron or seasoned whole chicken with various seasonings.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3
Jidong Market is famous for its various market foods such as sundae, hotteok, mandu, and gangnaengi. After taking your time looking around the market with your guide, try the market foods that you like. You can feel the excitement of a traditional Korean market.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The Haenggung-gil Road is filled with artists' workshops and their showrooms, so you can stop by and have a variety of experiences while walking along the road. You also can stop by a traditional tea room on this road and enjoy some 'Jehocha' tea, which was enjoyed by the Prince 'Sado' in the palace in the past.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum 3 travelers needed to operate the tour. If you are Solo traveler, please inquiry first and then make a reservation.
- Traveler has to be older than 6.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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