Suwon Hwaseong+Gwangmyeong Cave+Starfield Library from Seoul
Overview
Available languages
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
Professional English Guide
Admissions to attractions
Round-trip transfer
Tips
Personal expenses
Lunch
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Suwon Hwaseong+Gwangmyeong Cave+Starfield Library from Seoul
Reviews
189 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
First time in Suwon with Peter Pan
beedeed2026,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First time in Suwon with the guide Peter. Amazing experience. He was very informative, patient, and funny. Would definitely book again.
Great experience
yeungj764,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Peter Pan was an excellent guide, he’s funny, explained some history of Korea. We enjoyed the trip.
Beautiful tour
K6207EHcharlottes,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw some of the beautiful scenery that Korea has to offer and our guide was very engaging and informative
Great day tour outside of Seoul
RicardoFRodrigues,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We departed on time, arrived at each location also on time and had a pleasant day at different locations in Suwon and Gwangmyeong. Guide Simon was always solicit and nice, explained the history of the fortress including the history of the murder of the mad prince. We even had the opportunity to witness a performance by the royal guard near at the gate to the palace! The cave was also a higher than expected attraction!
Absolute banger
550elvirah,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simon was a wonderful guy with a lot of excellent jokes and a lovely smile🙏. His many cliffhangers will keep your attention the entire time at the fortress. The mix between Chinese and English worked exceptionally well with no long pauses waiting for him to finish the Chinese part. He is of royal descent and his enthusiasm for his family’s history is admirable. The cave was a banger experience, just don’t get lost in the wine shop! He even ended the tour recommending experiences and food which was very helpful. He kept everyone on track using WhatsApp, a very nice touch ensuring no one got lost on the way. Overall we recommend this experience both for English and Chinese tourists🙏🙏
Hidden gem in Korea
SuJinL109,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Suwon hwaseong Fortress is a hidden gem in Korea. And the Stanfield library is very impressive. Simon told us a lot about Korean culture and history in fluent English. Highly recommend tour !
Higly recommended
cindinabilla,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have a very fun trip with a lot of history guide by Peter Pan. He shares a lot of history about korea which help us understand about each place that visited. Highly recommended!
Perfect
165mutiaras,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Peter super great and nice, also funny. I enjoyed the trip so much!!!
History and culture
A3271NRtracyt,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very nice tour with Peter. We were informed of the history of the fortress, temple and the cave. We had fun and we will remember Korea more.
Fortress, Cave and Library
OnAir19356482286,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Peter was a wonderful guide. He shared the history of each location and he was very helpful. Peter took lots of pictures for us and he made us laugh.
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