'BanhwaSooryuJeong', one of the pavilions of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.
Suwon Flavors - 2
Yeonmudae, starting point of the tour.
Walking through fortress.
BanhwaSooryuJeong and Yongyeaon pond.
'Yongyeong', a pond of dragon near BanghwaSooryuJeong.
Suwon Flavors - 7
Waterway at 'Hwahongmun' of the Fortress.
Walking through Waterway.
'Gamasot Tongdak', deep fried whole chicken in the cauldron, Suwon specialty.
Jidong Market
Jidong Market.
Jidong Market
Jidong Market
Walking through 'Hanggoong-gil'.
Court Desert including 'Jehotea' and others.
Food Model of Haegyeonggoong Hong's 60th birthday table at Suwon Hwaseong Haenggoong(Palace)
'Bongsudang' a place of Haegyeonggoong Hong's 60th birthday in the Hwaseong Haenggoong(Palace)
White Pine Tree, Holy Tree, in Palace
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Suwon Flavors

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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' or 'Omijacha'.

It is a delicious gourmet tour with history and food stories recommended for everyone—from teenagers to adults, family, friends, couples, and small groups.

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- Visit great restaurants in Suwon in a quick and easy way
- Learn the history of Suwon along with delicious food

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Tea Time (Traditional Roayl Tea & Sweets)
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Personal expense (coffee, water, shopping items, etc.) and gratitude for guide

Additional Information

    Ticket Information

    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Tour Options

    Suwon Flavors

    한국어
    English

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Itinerary

    Stop 1
    30m

    'Banghwasuryujeong' is famous not only in Suwon Hwaseong but also in all of Korea as an outstanding piece of architecture. It is not only for its military purpose but also as an architectural piece, which is very beautiful. The view of Suwon Hwaseong from here is very beautiful, as you can see both the inside and the outside of the castle.

    Admission Not Included
    Stop 2
    1h

    There are over 50 fried chicken shops in this alley. It is probably the representative place where the Korean fried chicken culture started. Here, you can enjoy whole chicken fried twice in a cauldron or seasoned whole chicken with various seasonings.

    Admission Included
    Stop 3
    30m

    Jidong Market is famous for its various market foods such as sundae, hotteok, mandu, and gangnaengi. After taking your time looking around the market with your guide, try the market foods that you like. You can feel the excitement of a traditional Korean market.

    Admission Not Included
    Stop 4
    30m

    The Haenggung-gil Road is filled with artists' workshops and their showrooms, so you can stop by and have a variety of experiences while walking along the road. You also can stop by a traditional tea room on this road and enjoy some 'Jehocha' tea, which was enjoyed by the Prince 'Sado' in the palace in the past.

    Admission Included

    Meeting Point

    Start Point

    We'll meet in front of the ticket office of Suwon Hwaseong Yeonmudae.

    End Point

    We will end the tour after walking to Hwaseong Haenggung.

    Ticket Redemption

    NONE

    Available Languages

    한국어(GUIDE)
    English(GUIDE)

    Location

    910, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

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