Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library, Waujeongsa Temple and Hanbok Wearing Day Tour from Seoul
by Korea Time Tour
Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 10 to 11 hours and covers four main sites in Suwon and Gyeonggi-do, starting and ending in Seoul. The tour departs from two meeting points in Seoul and first drives to Waujeongsa Temple, where visitors can see over 3,000 Buddha statues, including a large golden Buddha head at the entrance, and explore the temple grounds established in 1970. Next, the tour travels to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the late 18th century. Guests walk along the fortress's 5.74-kilometer stone walls, which combine military architectural techniques from Europe and East Asia. Afterward, the group heads to Starfield Library in Suwon, where visitors can spend time photographing and exploring the large bookshelves and modern design of this cultural space. The final stop is the Hanbok Wearing Experience Center in Gyeonggi-do. Here, participants can try on traditional Korean hanbok clothing and learn about making dried laver (gim). The tour includes a kimbap making experience, and dried laver is available for purchase as a souvenir. Air-conditioned transportation and an English-speaking guide/driver are provided throughout the tour. The group returns to Seoul with drop-offs at Hongik University Station and Myeongdong Station. Meals and gratuities are not included.
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Itinerary
Seoul
The tour begins at designated meeting points in Seoul where participants board the vehicle for departure to Waujeongsa Temple. This initial travel segment lasts about 80 minutes.
80 min
Waujeongsa Temple
Arrive at Waujeongsa Temple, a Buddhist site established in 1970. Visitors can view more than 3,000 Buddha statues from various countries, including a large golden Buddha head at the entrance, along with stone sculptures such as a pagoda and bell, during a 50-minute visit.
50 min
Suwon
Transport from Waujeongsa Temple to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, taking about 60 minutes.
60 min
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Spend approximately 80 minutes at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the late 18th century. Visitors walk along the fortress's 5.74-kilometer stone walls, which display combined European and East Asian military architecture from the Joseon Dynasty period.
80 min
Suwon
Travel for 25 minutes from Suwon Hwaseong Fortress to Starfield Library.
25 min
Starfield Suwon
Visit Starfield Library in Suwon for about 105 minutes. This modern public library features large, towering bookshelves and a notable design that serves as a cultural hub and photo location.
105 min
Gyeonggi-do
Travel from Starfield Library to the Hanbok Wearing and Kimbap Making Experience Center in Gyeonggi-do, a journey lasting approximately 60 minutes.
60 min
Hanbok and Gim Experience Center
At the Hanbok and Gim Experience Center, visitors spend about 70 minutes learning how to make dried laver (gim) and try on traditional hanbok clothing. The experience also includes making kimbap. Dried laver is available for purchase as a souvenir.
70 min
Seoul
Return to Seoul from the Hanbok and kimbap experience center in about 30 minutes. The tour concludes with drop-offs at Hongik University Station and Myeongdong Station.
30 min
Meeting point
Please come to outside of Myeongdong Station Entrance(Exit) 4 by the meeting time as your selected option. You can easily spot this Paris Baguette from your meeting point.
End point
The exact drop-off location and time might be slightly changed due to local situations on the day of your tour.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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