Full-day UNESCO Heritage Tour with Suwon Hwaseong from Seoul
Overview
About
Enjoy a private transfer from Seoul to Suwon Hwaseong with a professional driver who will ensure your safe and comfortable journey.
What you'll do
What is included?
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entry/Admission - Changdeokgung Palace
- Entry/Admission - Jongmyo Shrine
- Entry/Admission - Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
- Entry/Admission - Hwaseong Fortress
What is not included?
- Beverages
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off (Dismissed at Myeong-dong area)
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service is not provided
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Seoul Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Full-day UNESCO Heritage Tour with Suwon Hwaseong from Seoul in Seoul, South Korea. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses called 'hanok' that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name, 'Bukchon,' which literally translates to 'northern village,' came about as the neighborhoods that the village covers lie to the north of the two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Read moreMore about Bukchon Hanok Village
Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace means 'to brighten virtue,' and is the name of Korea's most successfully preserved palace. Changdeokgung was designated as UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage in February 1997. It is one of the historic attractions that represent the beauty of Korea. (We will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace on Monday)Read moreMore about Changdeokgung Palace
Jongmyo Shrine
Jongmyo Shrine, built by Lee Seong Gye (1335-1408), was a primary place of worship for kings throughout the Joseon Dynasty and has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (We will visit Insa-dong street on Tuesday)Read moreMore about Jongmyo Shrine
Cheongha Korea Ginseng Museum
- you will visit Cheongha Korea Ginseng. Ginseng is first mentioned in “Ji Jiu Zhang” during Han dynasty of China as herb used widely in the orient for so many diseases and ailments. It is a plant which had been regarded as a panacea, a cure all. In the studies, Korean ginseng shows best performances in adaptogenic properties.
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Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
Hwaseong Hanengung Palace is the biggest shelter; Kings used them since the Jeongjo King period. This is the temporary palace where King Jeongjo stayed at the time of Wonhaeng (long journey) and also where he held a splendid feast on Hyegyeonggung Hong, his mother's 60th birthday and other events.Read moreMore about Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
Hwaseong Fortress
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. The fortress (constructed from 1794 to 1796) was built as a show of the King’s filial piety towards his father Jangheonseja and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power. The fortress was designated as Historical Monument No. 3 in January 1963, and in December 1997, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Read moreMore about Hwaseong Fortress
This concludes the tour.
