Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion tours

This trip's transportation was very punctual. The driver would text us via Kakao before sending a picture of the car and telling us where and what time he'd pick us up. It was great! We woke up early and were ready to go (it was very cold, rainy, and windy, but we still went). When the driver arrived, he had us get in and said, "Good morning! Where are you from?" We answered, "Thailand." The driver joked that he had picked up people from Thailand and would be picking up two more people from Taipei today. After saying that, we set off from Hongdae to Myeongdong. After picking them up, we went straight to Suwon according to the plan. The first stop was the Starfield Library. I don't know how the driver drove, but I fell asleep as soon as the car started, so I guess he drove well. When we arrived, the mall wasn't open yet. The driver told us it was on the 4th floor and to go up. And the next stop was Chicken Street (we were so confused and blamed the app for translating it wrong). We went to eat fried chicken! We ordered two dishes, one regular fried and one with Korean sauce. And I just realized now that "whole chicken" means a whole chicken. It came as one chicken, but divided into two types. We finished eating, a bit confused, but it was a lot, so we had to take some back. The next place was a palace. I don't remember the name, but the bathroom was great. They let us into the palace, but we just went to the bathroom because it was cold. But we went into the palace for a bit. I don't remember how much it cost to enter. And the last stop was Son Jae's house. It wasn't hard to find. The driver gave directions. The driver was great. He was both a driver and a guide. I'm impressed. This trip is over!

We began our day surrounded by the serene beauty of Jangtaesan Forest, walking beneath towering metasequoia trees, breathing in the crisp, fresh air, and feeling completely at peace. From there, we traveled to the awe-inspiring UNESCO-listed Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, where history came alive through its majestic walls, ornate gates, and sweeping city views. Our guide, Yoon, was absolutely phenomenal; deeply knowledgeable, engaging, and personable, with an infectious passion for sharing Korea’s history and hidden gems. He also proved to be an outstanding photographer, capturing both candid and perfectly composed shots we will cherish forever. Yoon went above and beyond in every way, making sure we were comfortable, never rushed, and fully immersed in the experience. We walked away with not only incredible memories, but also the feeling that we’d spent the day with someone we’d gladly travel with again. This was an 11/10 experience, and Yoon is a guide we’ll never forget.

This is an essential tour. They show you the wall and Suwon Palace, and share many historical details. Philip is an excellent guide who ensures everyone understands the explanations, has fun, and can take home souvenir photos. We had the opportunity to do the archery activity because we had plenty of time; it's 3,000 won, very cheap and fun. During the visit, he also got us to the Suwon Palace exhibition on time, and for lunch, he took us to the exact spot to take a photo of the Starfield Library. Finally, the temple at the end is beautiful and peaceful. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes because you'll need them for walking. I loved it; it's a 10/10 experience.

This was a trip down memory lane since mostly are historica ml places with slight side trip on the mall at the beautiful starfield library in Suwon. Our tour guide Mr. Philip (can also be called Mr. Handsome 😂) was really well-versed and explained all the spots of the tour well. He was also very clear with how instructions all throughout starting from the day before the trip until it ended! Thank you Mr. Philip it was extra fun because you managed time well so enjoyed all the places!

Very nice tour and good for elders. My grandmother enjoyed the tour. Jenny is very accomodating and is very helpful to us. She is very knowledgeable of the tour.

interesting evening. tour guide Dragon was so incredibly knowledgeable. my son was really into Suwon history and he could answer all his questions while I was into kdramas and he knew all my shows and even pointed out a couple of kdrama location. the Fortress is stunning at night and our tour really highlighted it. great tour. worth every cent.

This trip is one for the books! There are not much people in the places visited but the history and culture surorounding every single area was amazing! our guide Cory made sure to explain things to us and gave us freedom to manage our time with his guidance. lunch we had near the Hwaseong Palace was superb. Having a private tour is a plus because you get to budget your own time at your own convenience. Suwon was really beautiful!

I think this is the best tour I have had so far in this trip. if you book, ask for Minnie. she’s really knowledgeable and informative, you’ll learn a lot about history of Suwon and South Korea. I definitely recommend Minnie! :)