Korea Folk Village and Whasung Fortress Private Tour

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Korean Folk village and UNESCO Whasung Foretress private tour will
provide you a lot of fun and Immersive cultural experiences. Travel back to Josun dynasty and experience the elements of traditional Korean life style, culture and foods. This will be great for the family with children, friends, couples and K-Drama lovers. Explore 260 traditional houses formed from the different social classes and regions. Enjoy the non-verbal traditional performance "Ladies fan dancing" in Korean costume, Hanok. Walk around the Suwon fortress wall and observe the gorgeous pavilion surrounded by the beautiful nature. Find out why King "Jung Jo" had to build another palace here.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
In-person: English
Lunch is on a personal expenses
Admission fee

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Korean Folk Village

    Around more than 260houses have either been restored or relocated from other provinces around Korea to preserve traditional Korean culture and customs, including traditional Korean architecture, food, and clothing. Visitors can see no.1 K-drama filming spot and experience the culture, history and life style of Korean people in Joseon dynasty. Also learn the different class of Joseon, nobleman, farmers, landowners, scholars, minors etc. You can enjoy the performances, beautiful fan dancing that the Korean ladies wear korean costumes and dance with big fan. It is nonverbal performance for all ages and nations can enjoy together. During the Joseon era, men and women stayed seperate during the day as they adopted confucianism.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

    Hwaseong Fortress is considered as a masterpiece of Joseon architecture, it was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1997. Walk around the beautiful fortress wall and watch the archery performance. The fortress offers various performances daily as well as the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival every fall. The walls stretch for 5,700 kilometers with Paldalsan Mountain at the center. The fortress was built as a display of King Jeongjo’s filial piety towards his father and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Hwaseong Haenggung Palace

    Discover the history of the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and the Hwaseong Haenggung Palace located inside. The Haenggung was used as the official building for Suwon governor. When the king visited the city, it was used as the royal residence. The king regularized the visit of his father's tomb from the 13rd year of his rule to 24th year, and, whenever he visited the tomb, he stayed at the Haenggung. Hwaseong Haenggung was superb and magnificent in its scale, structure and functions above all other haenggungs. This was listed by CNN as one of 50 must-visit places in Korea.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Korea Season Tour

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