South Korea · UNESCO Heritage Sites

5-Day Seoul UNESCO Heritage Tour with DMZ and Suwon Hwaseong

5 Days Round trip from 대한민국 서울특별시 Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at Changdeokgung Palace's Secret Garden and Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul
02 Admire the royal tombs of the Joseon dynasty in Seoul or Gyeonggi-do Province
03 Visit the Dolmen site and the DMZ Peace Observatory in Ganghwado
04 Discover Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and its historic military setting
05 Appreciate Namhansanseong Fortress before visiting COEX Mall's Starfield Library

Embark on a captivating 5-day tour of Seoul and nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Changdeokgung Palace's Secret Garden and Jongmyo Shrine to the royal tombs of the Joseon dynasty. Along the way, explore Namsangol Hanok Village, Jogyesa Temple, Insa-dong, and traditional markets such as Gwangjang Market or Namdaemun Market. Continue to the DMZ Peace Observatory, the historic Dolmen site, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, and a Folk Village for a deeper look into Korea's heritage. The journey concludes with a scenic trek at Namhansanseong Fortress and time at COEX Mall's Starfield Library.

Embark on a captivating 5-day tour of Seoul and nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Changdeokgung Palace's Secret Garden and Jongmyo Shrine to the royal tombs of the Joseon dynasty.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Suwon, Seoul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Changdeokgung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, and Hanok Village

9.00: Pick up at the hotel and travel to the palace in Seoul.
10.00: Tour the palace, including the Secret Garden (guided tour ticket required in advance).
13.00: Lunch with local foods.
14.00: Visit Jongmyo Shrine (guided tour ticket required).
16.00: Tour Namsangol Hanok Village.
17.30: Return to the hotel. The tour ends by 18.30.

Day 02

Royal Tombs, Insa-dong, and Seoul Markets

9.00: Pick up at the hotel and travel to the royal tomb in Seoul or Gyeonggido.
10.00: Tomb tour.
11.30: Move to Insa-dong for lunch and a tour.
14.30: Jogyesa Temple tour.
16.00: Tour Gwangjang Market or Namdaemun Market.
17.00: Return to the hotel. The tour ends by 18.00.

Day 03

DMZ Peace Observatory and Dolmen Site

8.30: Pick up at the hotel and travel to the DMZ Peace Observatory.
10.30: Observatory tour to look over the sea toward North Korea.
11.30: Move to the Dolmen site and have lunch with local foods.
13.30: Tour the Dolmen site.
14.00: Visit the Anglican Hanok Church and its vicinity.
15.30: Return to Seoul. The tour ends by 18.00.

Day 04

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Folk Village

9.00: Pick up at the hotel and travel to Hwaseong Fortress.
10.30: Tour Hwaseong from the North Military Training Site.
12.00: Lunch and move to the temporary palace inside the fortress.
14.00: Folk Village tour.
16.30: Return to the hotel in Seoul. The tour ends by 18.00.

Day 05

Namhansanseong Fortress Trek and COEX

9.00: Pick up at the hotel in Seoul and travel to the fortress.
10.30: Trek along the fortress for less than 3 hours.
13.30: Lunch with local foods.
15.00: Visit COEX Mall for the Starfield Library and shopping.
17.00: Return to the hotel. The tour ends by 18.00.

Where this trip takes you

Changdeokgung Palace's Secret Garden, Jongmyo Shrine, DMZ Peace Observatory, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guide
Transport
Entrance fees
Smartphone
Photo service

What's Not Included

Hotels
Meals
Drinks
Insurance
Tips

What to bring

Passport
Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

Differently abled travellers and people with chronic diseases may have difficulties, as there are many stairs.
Travel time to the sites and hotel may vary due to traffic jams.

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