Suwon Day Trip: Enjoy Samsung Innovation Museum and the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress
Suwon
Embark on a captivating day trip to Suwon, South Korea's largest city in Gyeonggi-do province. Explore the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress and delve into the history of Korea's electronic industry at the Samsung Innovation Museum.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hwaseong Fortress - The World Heritage–listed fortress wall that encloses the original town of Suwon is what brings most travellers to the city. Snaking up and down Paldal-san (143m), the fortification wall stretches a scenic 5.7km past four majestic gates, command posts, pavilions, observation towers and fire-beacon platforms. Built by King Jeongjo and completed in 1796, it was constructed of earth and faced with large stone blocks and grey bricks, nearly all of which have been restored.
  • Samsung Innovation Museum - Samsung Innovation Museum exhibits the history and the future of innovations brought by the electronics industry.

In three Halls - Era of Inventors, Era of Corporate Innovation, and Era of Creation - Samsung Innovation Museum shows not only the history of the electronics industry but the achievements that Samsung Electronics has made in the IT industry with its leading semi-conductor, display and mobile technologies.

*Closed on national holidays.
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What's Included
  • Entrance fee for the mentioned tour attractions
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

A favourite spot for a day trip from Seoul, the expansive city of Suwon is the biggest in the province of Gyeonggi-do, with World Heritage-designated walls encircling its center. In the 18th century, Suwon was almost declared the national capital when King Jeongjo of the Joseon dynasty constructed the 5.7km fortifications between 1794 and 1796 in preparation for relocating the royal court to the south. However, following the king’s death, power stayed in Seoul, leaving Suwon with an impressive tourist attraction. The city sits approximately 30km south of Seoul.

The Samsung Innovation Museum, run by the prominent global firm Samsung based in Korea, is a museum dedicated to the electronics industry. The museum is primarily divided into three sections, allowing visitors to explore Korea’s electronics industry history as well as the evolution and future of the semiconductor, display, and mobile sectors where Samsung has made notable strides.

Location
Hwaseong Fortress
910, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu,
Cancellation Policy

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

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