• Suwon Hwaseong Fortress - Suwon Hwaseong is a historic fortress from the Joseon Dynasty, situated in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do. Constructed by King Jeongjo for defensive purposes, it was intended to relocate the tomb of his father, Crown Prince Jangheon, and establish a new city for residents. The construction commenced in February 1794 and concluded after two and a half years. The fortress spans a total length of 5.74 km, with walls ranging from 4 to 6 meters in height, enclosing an area of 130 hectares.

This fortress is notable for several reasons: it was meticulously planned and constructed from the outset; it was designed as a unified castle city, combining residential town walls with a defensive mountain wall; it incorporated new scientific knowledge and technology from both Eastern and Western sources alongside traditional castle-building techniques; it featured numerous defensive facilities uncommon in earlier Korean castles; and it exhibited a distinctive beauty by being constructed in harmony with the natural terrain.

• Namhansanseong Fortress - Namhansanseong, located on a mountain 25 km southeast of Seoul, is a mountain fortress from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) intended as a temporary capital during emergencies. Some of its earliest remains date back to the 7th century, but it underwent several reconstructions, notably in the early 17th century to counter the Qing Dynasty threat, established by the Manchurian people of China. Built by an army of monks who also defended it, Namhansanseong embodies the comprehensive defensive military engineering concepts of its time, reflecting influences from Chinese and Japanese castle systems and adapting to changes brought by Western firearms.
  Namhansanseong stands as a symbol of Korean independence and autonomy.

• Free Wi-Fi on board
• Lunch included
• Admission fees covered
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Gas, toll, and parking fees included

• Gratuity
• Meals

Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on board! Embark on a full-day private tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites located outside of Seoul, accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable certified tour guide in a comfortable vehicle. Suwon Hwaseong is a unique flat mountain fortress, unparalleled in China, Japan, or elsewhere, serving both military and commercial purposes. It stands as the finest of Eastern fortresses, boasting a scientific, rational, and practical design. Namhansanseong, a mountain fortress from the Joseon Dynasty, was constructed on a grand scale in the 4th year of King Injo’s reign (1626) on the historic site of Jujangseong (672), originally built during King Munmu’s reign of Unified Silla. Namhansanseong enhances its defensive capabilities by utilizing the rugged landscape, serving as a royal refuge where the king and government could seek shelter with their people during times of war.

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