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UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village

Hwaseong Fortress

Folk village

Hwaseong Fortress

Fork Village

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UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Andy P.

5.00 / 5

(4 reviews)

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Gyeonggi

English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean (Native), Vietnamese

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Andy P.)

Up to 6 people

There are two must-see places in Suwon when visiting Korea. Suwon is about an hour away from Seoul by car.

First, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was built in late 18th century. The fortress is registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.

You must see the traditional Korean martial arts performances here, too.

At the Korean Folk Village, you can see traditional houses of 600 years ago, local government buildings, blacksmith work shops, watermills, village protecting tree, and handicraft workshops.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Your hotel

- At the floor where the front desk is located.

10:00 AM

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

Suwon Hwaseong is not a simple wall for administrational division, but a military fortress built using scientific design and machinery. It was damaged a lot during the Japanese colonial period and the Korean War, but was restored in 1975 based on the Joseon Royal Construction Protocols(which is Unesco memory of world). The fortress is registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.

You will walk along the fortress wall and drink a cup of coffee or tea nearby.

If you want, you can experience Korean traditional archery.

You will watch the traditional Korean martial arts performances at 11:00 (Close during January, February, July, August every Monday)

02:00 PM

Korean Folk Village

At the Korean Folk Village, you can see traditional houses where the nobles and ordinary people of the Joseon Dynasty lived 600 years ago, local government buildings, blacksmith work shops, watermills, village protecting tree, and handicraft workshops.

We will try to watch the folk village welcome show(10:00) or Tradional wedding performance(14:00) if the time fall on our time schedule on the tour day.

Ending Point

Your hotel

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Transportation with Hyundai Staria(2025)

Fuel cost

Toll fee

Parking fee

What‘s not included

* Admission fee

(Fortress : 2,000 Korean Won per person. Folk village : 20,000 Won per person, Monday~Thursday. 25,000Won, Friday~Sunday)

* Meal & drinks

* Travelers' insurance (Please subscribe it for you by yourself. Please note that Guide shall not be responsible for your injury, damages and loss of belongings)

Tour Important Information

The fortress and the folk village are large, thus it requires a lot of walking.

If there is no traffic jam, the distance between Seoul and Suwon city is about an hour by car. However, sometimes it takes more than 1 hour and 30 minutes. Please understand this point.

The order of visiting places could change depending on the performance starting time of the martial art(11:00) and folk village welcome show(10:00)/traditional wedding performace(14:00)

Martial art performance closes during January, February, July, August and every Monday.

Folk village welcome show/traditional wedding performance and Traditional archery experience close in case of heavy rain or heavy snow.

I set the max. number of travelers as 6 people. If your group is between 7 to 9, please tell me. We can talk each other about it cause my car actually can accomodate up to 9 customers.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Andy P.

5.00 / 5

(4 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Andy P.

I was born and raised in Seoul and completed my graduate studies here. Before becoming a tour guide, I spent many years working in the petrochemical divisions of major Korean conglomerates, developing international business projects and living as an expatriate in Indonesia and Vietnam for nearly a decade.

These experiences taught me how cultures interpret the world differently—and how meaningful communication can bridge those differences.

Over time, my passion for history, people, and storytelling grew stronger. I immersed myself in Korean history, reading extensively and studying how society, belief systems, and human relationships have evolved. This has shaped my guiding philosophy: a memorable journey comes from not only where you go, but who guides you through it.

My aim is to offer travelers an experience that is insightful, balanced, and grounded in real Korean perspectives.

Since obtaining my official tour guide certification in 2018, I’ve received many heartfelt reviews from travelers worldwide. One guest wrote:

> “Our guide Andy was exceptional. His deep knowledge of history and culture, paired with engaging storytelling, brought each site to life. His passion made our trip truly unforgettable.”

With me, you won’t just visit Korea—you’ll understand it. You’ll see the country through the eyes of someone who has lived its history, appreciates its complexities, and can connect it to the wider world with clarity and nuance.

I offer customized multi-day tours to Andong, Gyeongju, Busan, and other regions, tailored to your interests. Please contact me!

Sincerely,

Andy

*Qualification/License :

Official English interpreting tourist guide (Korea Tourism Organization)

Korean History Evaluation Test 1st Grade certificate.

Driver's license(Sedan and Van)

*Academic background :

Master degree (Business & Administration)

Bachelor's degree (engineering chemical dept.)

Reviews

Jeanette A.

5 / 5

Nov 20, 2025

7 days tour of The Greater Seoul

Nov 20, 2025

Seoul

7 days

Customized

“My tour with Andy P.”

Having done many overseas trips with different guides I found my best experience was with Andy. His attention to you always was kind, caring attentive & made you feel safe. his knowledge on the history, navigation etc about Sth. Korea was amazing. So with confidence when planning a trip to Sth. Korea & you need a Private guide I highly recommend him. Many thanks Andy for all your help & making my trip to Sth. Korea a great one, it will always be a good memory. Jeanette.

Andy P.

I'm so grateful for your compliments and for telling me it was a wonderful trip. I truly enjoyed the time with you too. Thank you again for your kindness and consideration. I wish you good health and peace. I will remain the same for the future. Cheers!! ^^

Nicola G.

5 / 5

Oct 26, 2025

Deep insight of Korea

Oct 26, 2025

Seoul

7 hours 30 mins

Customized

“Wonderful day with Andy”

We booked a last-minute tour with Andy, and he went above and beyond to make it an unforgettable experience. After we mentioned a few areas we were interested in, Andy promptly met us at our hotel—right on time—and took care of everything from there. He began by giving us a small booklet with the history of Korea and guided us through an incredible journey into the country’s past. We spent many hours together visiting historical sites, including the palace, and throughout the day he shared fascinating insights about Korean history, culture, and religion. His deep knowledge, combined with his experiences around the world, allowed him to draw thoughtful comparisons across different religions and cultures, which we found truly valuable. Andy was kind, diligent, and personable. He gave us great local tips, helped us buy ginseng, joined us for a casual meal at a convenience store, and even took many great photos of us along the way. We had a lot of fun and learned so much. We highly recommend Andy to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, engaging, and caring guide in Korea!

Andy P.

I also had a truly wonderful time with you all. I could catch your passion to learn about Korean history, culture, and religion, and I am truly grateful for that. I hope you experience Korea more deeply and create wonderful memories during the remainder of your trip. And wish you guys happiness! Cheers!

Howard P.

5 / 5

Mar 17, 2025

Shore Excursion from Incheon

Mar 17, 2025

Incheon

7 hours

“Seoul Guided Tour”

Andy was incredibly knowledgeable & accommodated what we wanted to see & do perfectly, but more importantly his enthusiasm energy & care he took to make sure we had a great time was second to none. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he’s a great guide & great guy. Thanks Andy for a great day in Seoul & Incheon. Howard & Heather

Andy P.

Thank you for the time sharing with me. I really enjoyed the timw with you. I Hope that you will have wonderful and unforgetable memories from your cruise trip! And, cheers all the best including your good health and happiness. Andy