Day Tour of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Starfield Waujeongsa Temple
Overview
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Come join our Suwon Tour where you can explore 4 main destinations in Suwon and Gyeonggido in a day!
Starting from two convenient meet-up locations in Seoul, enjoy Waujeongsa Temple, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library, and Hanbok Wearing Experience Center. We will drop you off back in Seoul at the end of tour.
Waujeongsa Temple’s features various statues and sculptures, including a giant stone Buddha sitting on a lotus pedestal, a stone pagoda, and a stone bell.
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage site and attracts tourists worldwide who come to appreciate its historical significance and architectural beauty.
Starfield Library is a must-visit photo spot. Take amazing photos in this space where magnificent bookshelves unfold in a beautiful landscape.
Lastly, at the Hanbok Wearing Experience Center, it shows the process of making Gim(dried laver) and you can buy them as souvenirs. Kimbap making & Hanbok wearing experiences are also included.
Don't miss out!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The type of vehicle can be changed depending on the number of participants.
Please make sure of the option(meeting location & departure time) you selected.
This tour requires a certain amount of walking at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield, and the temple.
Please discuss the size & number of your luggage in advance, if you are going to bring yours.
The exact drop-off location & time are both subject to weather and traffic conditions on the day of tour.
Pets cannot be accommodated.
Please arrive at your meeting point at least 5-10 minutes before departure. Latecomers or no-shows can NOT be refunded.
The tour is operated in rainy or snowy or windy weather.
Cancellation and refunds are not available within 24 hours of departure time for the following reasons: sudden illness, flight delay, weather changes such as rain, snow, or wind, personal reasons, incorrect booking, or other cases where there are no issues with the tour operation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Seoul
Departing from the meeting points to Waujeongsa Temple.
Waujeongsa Temple
Arriving at Waujeongsa Temple, a peaceful Buddhist sanctuary established in 1970. Experience the tranquility of Korean Buddhist culture and admire the temple's unique features, including over 3,000 Buddha statues from around the world and the massive golden Buddha head at the entrance.
What‘s Included
Kimbap Making Experience & Hanbok Wearing Experience at Hanbok Wearing Experience Center
An English-speaking guide/driver
Air-contioned, round-transfers between destinations
Meals & Other private expenses
Gratuities
Options
Group Tour: MD St. Ex4
Departing from Myeongdong St. : Group Tour, departing from Myeongdong St. Exit 4.
Starting point:
Paris Baguette Myeongdong Station Namsan, 118 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Group Tour: Hongik Univ. St.
Departing from Hongik Unv. St.: Group Tour, departing from Subway Line 2 Hongik Univ. Station Exit 8(outside)
Starting point:
Starbucks Hongik University Station Exit 8, 166 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Reviews
78 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Suwon Fortress but no palace.
Adventurer534194,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Intense and interesting journey. The weather was forgiving and allowed us to fully enjoy the temple and the fortress. Too bad it was not possible to include the visit to the palace that I would recommend to include in the next guides! Nice also the chance to try to make the kimbap (but I wish I had dedicated more time to the museum!) and the hanbok test. Our guide was Seongsu Kim (Sean) very helpful and also told us something about the fortress. Having been quick, he also took us to see the artificial waterfall. Council but also enter the building!
Great activity
Caitlin P,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with a mix of activities - history, culture, food and religion. Dave was a brilliant guide
Family trip
C9693MOkatherinev,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was amazing, we have a wonderful time, very knowledgeable, very patience and funny. Thank you David my family and I Iove the tour 😊
Book it! It was great!
Ernesto G,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect day! My teenage daughter and I loved this day and will remember it as one of the best in out visit to Seoul. Our guide Eric was so friendly and helpful all day. The transportation between the venues was so helpful and easy. And the choice of places to visit was phenomenal. Out of the three tours I had this holiday this was the most value for money and most enjoyed. I recommend it 100%.
Andrew the great guide
Entwinedsun,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the absolute pleasure of having Andrew as our guide, he was amazing, knowledgeable, entertaining, great English speaking, definitely recommend this tour it was well worth it.
Excellent Suwon excursion!
Luz J,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Andrew was great tour guide, very attentive, explaining perfectly the Korean culture and history.. The excursion was worst the trip.
Our tourist guide Andrew.
Freedom15114228014,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very meaningful experience. The tour guide has provided historical information about the places visited with full of useful information. Thank you very much to Andrew. Hope in the future can have a tour guide like him. Thumb up to Andrew.
Wonderful spring tour
Go04028165390,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have a very wonderful experience during this tour. The hwaseon fortress is the highlight of this tour where i learnt historical background of the fortress, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Our tour guide andrew is very kind and knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly about the tour from the beginning until the end, and provides us ample time for photoghaph and activities. This tour is very memorable to us. Thank you Andrew.
Amazing experience!
Y3617QIalexac,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour! Our guide was super nice and explained everything very well. I would definitely recommend it if it’s your first time visiting South Korea.🤗
Amazon tour
roc ou2026,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The explanations where very clear, and the guide is very nice. Definitely recommend it!
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