Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung and Fortress Walking Tour - Squid Game Play and Chimaek, Suwon Station Meetup

Start at Suwon Station, walk Hwaseong Haenggung and the fortress,
and enjoy chimaek on Chicken Street

This is a 5-hour walking tour that begins when you meet your English-speaking guide outside Exit 4 of Suwon Station. You take a local bus to Hwaseong Haenggung, Haenglidan-gil and the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress walls, and finish on Suwon Chicken Street. Hwaseong Haenggung admission, half a fried chicken, and one beer or soft drink are included.

Hear the story of the king who built a new city at Hwaseong Haenggung

The first stop is Hwaseong Haenggung. You hear the story of a king who, about 230 years ago, dreamed of building a new kind of city, along with local perspectives on how this walled city came to be and what makes it different from other places in Korea. You also take a short walk through Haenglidan-gil.

Walk the fortress walls, trails and viewpoints

Walk along the fortress walls, trails and viewpoints of Suwon Hwaseong. Along the way you join cultural quizzes and enjoy views over the town beyond the walls. Suwon Hwaseong is a living fortress city, with neighborhoods, markets and cafes inside and outside the walls.

Try a Hangul challenge and traditional games from Squid Game

Learn the basics of Hangul and take on a challenge to write your name in Korean. You also try traditional Korean games that inspired Squid Game, and cook half a portion of Korean ramen at a convenience store kiosk.

Enjoy chimaek on Suwon Chicken Street

The tour ends on Suwon's famous Chicken Street. Enjoy half a Korean-style fried chicken with one 500cc beer or bottled soft drink and experience chimaek, the fried chicken and beer culture Koreans have loved for generations. Afterward, your guide helps the group take a local bus back to Suwon Station.

※ Transportation between Seoul and Suwon is not included.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.