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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Gwangmyeong Cave Day Trip from Seoul

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⏱ Duration: 9 hours
✓ Shared tour
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About This Tour

Start your day with pickup from Hongik University Station or Myeongdong Station.

Travel to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Korea’s most important historical treasures. Explore the only remaining walled fortress in Korea.

Next, head to Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung, a restored Joseon-era palace within a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest temporary royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
A perfect cultural day trip just an hour from Seoul!

Afterward, visit the Starfield Library, a modern library located in the Suwon Starfield COEX Mall. Admire the unique architecture and browse the extensive collection of books.

Next, head to the Gwangmyeong Cave, it is the largest themed cave park with varied cultural and artistic things, created in a gold mine where gold, silver, and bronze were mined. Visitors can experience wine at Wine Cave, as well as Cave Aqua world.

Finally, return to the meeting point in Seoul.

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Professional English Guide
  • Admissions to attractions
  • Round-trip transfer

✗ Not Included

  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch

Itinerary

1
Stop
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Korea’s most important historical treasures and is the only remaining walled fortress in Korea.
2
Stop
Explore Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung, a restored Joseon-era palace within a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Enjoy traditional performances, including royal guard ceremonies and martial arts shows.
A perfect cultural day trip just an hour from Seoul!
3
Stop
Visit the Starfield Library Suwon, a modern library located in the Suwon Starfield COEX Mall. Admire the unique architecture and browse the extensive collection of books.
4
Stop
it is the largest themed cave park with varied cultural and artistic things, created in a gold mine where gold, silver, and bronze were mined. Visitors can experience wine at Wine Cave, as well as Cave Aqua world.

Tour Options

This tour is available in multiple formats. Choose your preferred option when booking:

Pickup:Hongik Univ Stn No.8

Pickup: Myeongdong Stn No.2

Starting point:
THE NORTH FACE, MYEONGDONG, 1-2 Namsan-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Select your preferred option on the booking page. Prices may vary by option.

Good to Know

  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible
  • ♿ Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 👶 Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • ♿ Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • ♿ All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 💪 Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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