- Hwaseong Fortress - Pick up from your hotel in Seoul at 08:00am and Head to Suwon in Gyeonggi-do province. First visit to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty, and the official fortress of Suwon, Gyeonggi-do. Constructed from 1794 to 1796, it was built as a display of King Jeongjo’s filial piety towards his father and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power.
The fortress wall hosts a great variety of military facilities that are hard to be found anywhere else. During the construction, scholar Jeong Yak-Yong invented ‘Geojunggi,’ which uses a lever to lift up heavy stones, greatly reducing time.
- Korean Folk Village - Head to Yongin Korean Folk Village
Korean Folk Village introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes, experiences, reenactments of shamanic faith, seasonal customs and others.
Explore the village to watch traditional performances
- Farmers’ Music and Dance
- Acrobatic on tight rope
- Martial arts on running horse
after tour, Lunch with Local delicious Food
- Icheon Ceramics Village - You will head to Icheon Ceramics Village. Icheon Ceramics Village is one of the largest ceramics villages in Korea. Icheon Ceramics Village produces traditional Korean ceramics, which are of high quality. The village became the center of traditional pottery during the Joseon Dynasty.
There are many pottery workshops in this Village. Your guide will take you to the best pottery workshop where you easily learn how to make your own pottery. You will take an instruction from pottery master before making your own pottery. After making pottery, you can take your own pottery with you.
Make your own pottery at pottery workshop
*Ceramic Experience Program :
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Watching video tape or listening to the history and the characteristic of traditional Korean ceramics by using a projector.
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Listening to traditional Korean ceramics when
looking around the traditional furnace
(Q & A on ceramic making process) -
You can see drawing or lettering on the primary ceramics
(not baked) made by the famous ceramic artist .
And Making ceramics by clay with own hands by pottery wheel & Ceramic coloring
4.Setting fire on the traditional furnace or watching
the scene of getting traditional ceramics from
the furnace are available by previous engagement.
(This course is changeable upon situation. )
Back to Seoul and drop off at your hotel
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees on suggestion destination
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour Guide
- Parking fees
- Entrance fee : not on suggestion plan
- Gratuities
- Lunch
For an exclusive tour experience, opt for this private tour tailored specifically to your group. Discover the gems of Suwon and Icheon in the Gyeonggi-do province at your own pace, without other tourists. Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will host your group to an immersive journey to whichever places you wish to explore. Key attractions in the region include Suwon Hwasweong Fortress, Korean Folk Village, Icheon Ceramics Village, amongst others! Also, savor the flavors of local cuisine as our tour guide recommends handpicked local eateries. Experience top-notch tour service and create unforgettable memories!
- Benefit from a private air-conditioned tour vehicle, thoroughly cleaned with pickup and drop off services from your Seoul hotel.
- Witness the historical splendors of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Korean Folk Village reminiscent of the Joseon Dynasty’s traditional Korean lifestyle & culture
- Partake in a unique pottery making session at a premier pottery workshop.
- Customize your tour itinerary as it’s a flexible private tour program.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
