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From Seoul: Evening Tour to Hwaseong Fortress UNESCO Site

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    From Seoul: Evening Tour to Hwaseong Fortress UNESCO Site

    Activity provider: I LOVE SEOUL TOUR Lctd

    From US$ 93 per person

    Embark on an adventure and explore the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress during the night. Enjoy the unique evening view with romantic lights on this UNESCO site.

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    Duration 4 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Small group
    Limited to 15 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Walk across historic grounds on a peaceful night-time walk
    • Take in spectacular views of Suwon city from the UNESCO-listed site
    • Gain insights about the ingenious construction of the fortress
    Full description

    Explore a piece of Korean history in a unique light on this night tour of the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. Discover one of the most well-known and loved UNESCO sites in Korea. Depart from Seoul and head to Suwon, the only completely walled city in South Korea. We will visit Hwaseong Haenggung palace in summer season. 'Haenggung' stands for a temporary place where royal families stayed. Suwon Haenggung palace is the biggest of those. Enjoy the night views of this palace and take some great pictures.  Marvel at the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress which was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Designed by the most inspiring ancient architect named Jeong Yak-Yong, the fortress is a fusion of science and industry and incorporates Chinese ingenuity into its plans. The whole fortress is beautifully lit up at night.  Learn about the Joseon dynasty's history including the fact that Suwon could've been the new capital of ancient Korea and that the king built the fortress to be closer with his dead father.

    Includes
    • Tour guide
    • Transportation
    • Entry fee
    • Hotel pickup (private tour only)
    • Hotel drop-off
    • Dinner
    • Drinks
    Not suitable for
    • Wheelchair users

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    A guide will meet you in front of the front desk of Sejong Hotel.

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    Not allowed

    • Alcohol and drugs

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    • This tour takes place at rain or shine
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    Overall rating

    5 /5

    based on 11 reviews

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    The fortress was illuminated and therefore very nice to look at at night. Despite the bad weather and the long drive with a lot of traffic, the tour was worth it. The guide was very friendly and well informed. Transport was in a small van and there were only 3 of us plus guide so very private.

    October 4, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Germany Verified booking

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    An extraordinary visit with Jung Chang. Small friendly group. Meeting and travel to easy and pleasant destination. The visit to Suwon and the fortress was really great. I highly recommend. An extraordinary visit with Jung Chang. Small friendly group. Easy and pleasant meeting and travel to destination. The visit to Suwon and the fortress was really great. I highly recommend. 정창과의특별한방문. 작은친절한그룹. 쉽고 즐거운 목적지로의 만남과 여행. 수원과 요새 방문은 정말 좋았습니다. 나는 매우 추천합니다.

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    October 1, 2022

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    Louis-Philippe – Canada Verified booking

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    Informative and Chang did a good job and great to be the tour guide.

    October 23, 2022

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    Matthew – United States Verified booking

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