Suwon Hwaseong+Gwangmyeong Cave+Starfield Library from Seoul
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Enjoy traditional performances, including royal guard ceremonies and martial arts shows.
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Korea’s most important historical treasures and is the only remaining walled fortress in Korea.
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
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!
What‘s Included
Admissions to attractions
Round-trip transfer
Professional English Guide
Tips
Personal expenses
Lunch
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Suwon Hwaseong+Gwangmyeong Cave+Starfield Library from Seoul
Reviews
90 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Christmas in Korea
angelaoK9568XU,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! Thank you to our guide Simon. I highly recommend this tour. The tour exceeded our expectations. From the itinerary to the assistance throughout the trip, everything was handled professionally. Thank you for making our experience stress-free and memorable!
歷史之旅
shengchik,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Embark on a journey to Suwon to uncover historical traces, learning about the past of this ancient site through attentive guidance and explanations. The Gwangmyeong Cave, a place that connects the past and present, offers an unexpected and captivating charm.
It’s not a cave!
R1897QKericl,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide - Philip. Well organised. Good communication. Hwaseong - interesting historical story on the 22nd King. Gwangmyeong - it’s an old mine, not a cave. Not much of an attraction to me.
SUWON / STARFIELD / GWANGMYEONG TRIP
AALD431573,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex did a good job touring us around. Charlie is an excellent driver. We enjoyed the Suwon Fortess and Gwangmyeong Cave very much and were happy with the starfield library for break time and shopping.
South Korea Seoul Day Tour
678hual,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.001. Guided tour of the city of Washington with a serious respect for the national state 2. Star Sky Library is surprised to connect. This idea is really great. 3. Light caves are worth the world cultural heritage Worth a detailed taste 4. Thank you for the careful patience and love of the guide Give him five stars
超愛光明洞窟，太漂亮了！
FellowTraveler383216,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Apollo very good and nice! I have a nice day with my mom! Thank you Apollo.❤️
Review of Suwon fortress and cave
Camper722279,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It is a fruitful and informative trip. The tour guide Apollo is friendly and polite and helpful . He shares very good info about the fortress and the cave. Wonderful trip for me and my family. We have learnt much and love the beautiful scenery from the fortress and in the cave itself.
Excellent tour
marychallyp,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent experience with Apollo as our tour guide. He was professional, knowledgeable, and very friendly, making the tour enjoyable for me and my family. Apollo was patient, well-organized, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the trip. He shared interesting information and handled everything smoothly, which made the whole experience stress-free and memorable. We truly enjoyed our time and highly recommend Apollo to anyone looking for a great tour guide.
historical visit and beautiful cave visit.
E8851WDjamesw,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip to suwon fortress and the cave visit was very enjoyable and good. Apollo is very good in giving the information about the visit.Histori
Hawseong, Saewon and Gwangmeyung tour package
Cruiser26605393646,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful trip to Hawseong,Saewon and Gwangmeyung . Good to learn somw Korean history. Apollo was a warm and friendly tour guide. Highly rexommended
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