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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Food Walking Tour, KTourTOP10

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Duration

3 hours

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

6 - 75 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Take a further step into the stories behind the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you walk around the fortress with the tour guide, you'll get to know about its hidden stories and history, and how it had become a great protective border for the capital from outside attacks. Along with the historical tour, this tour allows you to taste more than 5 different foods in 3 hours: Caudron Fried Whole Chicken, 3 different food tastings in Jidong Market, and the royal court tea 'Jehocha' and Royal Court dessert 'Suwon Yakhwa'. It is a delicious gourmet tour with history and food stories recommended for everyone—from teenagers to adults, family, friends, couples, and small groups. 'KTourTOP10' series consists of the 10 most recommended tour themes and tour areas in Korea. Let's find out more about 'KTourTOP10' on Viator! - Visit great restaurants in Suwon in a quick and easy way - Learn the history of Suwon along with delicious food

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum 3 travelers needed per tour.
Traveler has to be older than 6 years old.

Pickup

We'll meet in front of the ticket office of Suwon Hwaseong Yeonmudae. - Time zone: Asia/Seoul

What's included

Lunch

Traditional Roayl Tea (Jeho) & Sweets.

Guide

Other

Itinerary

Stop 1: 0.5 hours

Dongjangdae Command Post, nicknamed Yeonmudae, is open on all sides and is a great place to see the fortress at a glance. However, Yeonmudae was not used for surveillance but was a historical place where military officials practiced martial arts during the Joseon Dynasty. You can spend a moment to feel the bravery of the military officials of the past.

Stop 2: 0.5 hours

The Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, located in Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, is an exhibition building, but also functions as a pavilion built with stone and wood. Take the unforgettable pictures with Banghwasuryujeong and Yongyeon as the background, which are popular photo spots on social media these days.

Stop 3: 0.8 hours

In Suwon fried chicken street, you can find whole chicken cooked in cast-iron pot, which is very popular among locals. This is also an opportunity to actually taste the fried chicken that was featured in the Korean movie "Extreme Job"

Stop 4: 0.3 hours

People say it is impossible to tell which of the 40 or more snack bars in Jidong Market is the best and that every snack bar serves great food. You can choose and try 3 kinds of food in the market, and pick the best one that you like among the 40+ snack bars. The outside of the market that was designed to look similar to the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress makes you feel like you are browsing the market inside the fortress.

Stop 5: 0.7 hours

It's time for traditional tea! Jehocha tea is the tea made by brewing dark smoked plum (omae) for a long time. It is known to lower fever and help digestion. Don’t miss the hidden stories of Jehocha tea and Crown Prince Sado.

Stop 6: 0.2 hours

We visit Food Master's workshop and cafe and taste Suwon Yakgwa which is Korean Traditional Sweets from Royal Court Style.

Stop 7: 0.1 hours

You do not enter the palace however, the guide will explain the brief introductions to the palace and end the tour.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (13 - 75 years)

Minimum: 2, Maximum: 12

Children (6 - 12 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 1