Gyeonggi-do : Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Nammun Market Day Tour from Seoul

Lots of fun things to do at the Korean Folk Village
full of smiles

The Korean Folk Village opened in 1974 and has established itself as the best exhibition hall in Korea where you can see life during the Joseon Dynasty. Because of its clear educational advantages, it is a popular tourist destination for school trips and field trips. Not only houses, but also agricultural tools and other household items and crafts are on display, including government houses where officials lived, noble houses where noblemen lived, and private houses, which were the most common form of residence. It will not be difficult to imagine how our ancestors lived in the space.

The various performances held at different times are also attractions that cannot be missed! The Korean Folk Village's pride is its witty and humorous performances that immerse the audience in the beauty of Korean traditional art. There are a variety of performances prepared to overturn the prejudice that traditional things are boring, so we highly recommend taking the time to enjoy the performances!

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a castle built with science and philosophy

Hwaseong Fortress, the skeleton of Suwon that boasts its majesty as it was 200 years ago, is prepared as the second course.

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress has been preserved almost in its original form when it was first built, and the main surrounding environment has also remained the same to this day, serving as the heart of Suwon. Centuries-old buildings form the core of the modern city center, allowing visitors to fully feel Korea's heritage living in modern times.

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress contains all of King Jeongjo's filial love for his father Crown Prince Sado, his political ambitions, and the science and technology that gave birth to new technologies such as geojungi. It is recognized culturally enough to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but its grandeur is even more special because it contains the central values, ideas, philosophy, and delicate scientific technology that Korean society has considered important for generations.

It boasts beautiful scenery along the lake, making it the perfect course to enjoy a leisurely walk. How about walking along the fortress road to Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion and Janganmun Gate, which are loved as photo spots by many people, and Hwaseong Temporary Palace, which is said to be the most beautiful of the palaces?

With 9 markets gathered together, there are 9 times more things to see!

When you start to feel hungry during your trip, enjoy some gourmet food at Nammun Market!

Nammun Market is made up of nine markets near Paldalmun Gate, the southern gate of Hwaseong, and is the largest in Gyeonggi-do. You won't notice the passage of time as you taste and explore the unique features of each of the nine markets. I can already smell the delicious smell of hotteok, various fried foods, donuts, and bread!

It is also a meaningful place as a market built by King Jeongjo himself during the time when Hwaseong Temporary Palace was being built. Isn't it really special that it is the only marketplace in history created by a king?

I recommend it to these people

1. Those who want to enjoy a meaningful day outing not far from Seoul
2. Those who wanted a practical tour that combines fun and meaning
3. Those who wanted a tour of the surrounding area that focuses only on enjoyment without worrying about parking and transportation issues