Seoul - Suwon Starfield Library, Wolhwawon and Hwaseong Haenggung Guided Tour - Haenglidan-gil and Banghwasuryujeong

Start in Seoul and explore Suwon's library,
traditional garden and Hwaseong Haenggung

This round-trip guided tour from Seoul to Suwon starts from Hongik University Station, Shinsegae Duty Free Myeongdong or Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station. You visit Starfield Suwon Library, Wolhwawon, Hwaseong Haenggung, Haenglidan-gil and Banghwasuryujeong in turn, over about 10 to 11.5 hours. An English-speaking guide joins you, and entrance fees listed in the itinerary and parking are included.

Begin at Starfield Suwon Library and Wolhwawon

The first stop is Starfield Suwon Library, which went viral on social media. You spend about 2 hours among its tall bookshelves.

Next you stroll through Wolhwawon for about 30 minutes, an Oriental-style garden with distinctive architecture and a quiet pond.

Travel back in time at Hwaseong Haenggung

You spend about 1 hour at Hwaseong Haenggung, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Look around the royal palace and walk along the fortress wall for views over Suwon.

Walk Haenglidan-gil and end at Banghwasuryujeong

In Haenggung-dong, you spend about 1.5 hours walking Haenglidan-gil, a lane lined with trendy cafes, craft shops and local boutiques.

Finally you spend about 1 hour at Banghwasuryujeong, taking in the pond and the fortress wall, before returning to Seoul.

※ The order of visits and durations are for reference, and the itinerary may change depending on weather and traffic conditions.