Recommendations for travel destinations in Korea : I’ve already been to Seoul! Or I want to travel somewhere other than Seoul! For those who do, this time, I would like to introduce travel destinations in Korean cities outside of Seoul.
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
If you go to a city called Suwon near Seoul, there is a palace called Hwaseong Haenggung. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is also the place where the drama “Daejanggeum” was filmed. If you enjoyed “Daejanggeum,” why don’t you visit Hwaseong Haenggung Palace during your trip to Korea?
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is also accessible for 1,500 won per adult, just like the five ancient palaces in Seoul. Also, if you purchase stamp paper at the Haenggung ticket office, you can experience stamps all over the Haenggung Palace. Especially if you come on a family trip with a child, you can create a good experience for children, right?
Also, like the five ancient palaces in Seoul, the last Wednesday of every month is free of charge, and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is free of charge when wearing hanbok, so don’t miss the experience of wearing hanbok!
The promenade is very well established along the wall, so you can see it on foot. The scenery and small things to see while walking along the road are also great. In particular, considering the structure of Hanyangdoseong Fortress, it can be seen that there are many similarities. For example, Jongno or Suwoncheon Stream next to Jongno. In terms of Hanyang City Wall, it is similar to Jongno and Cheonggyecheon Stream going side by side. In particular, the fortress road leading to Hwaseomun Gate, Janganmun Gate, Hwahongmun Gate, Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, and Hwalteo is well-lit, so if you want to set the mood with your lover on a sunset evening, it is a recommended course. Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, located on the hill next to Yongyeon, a lake next to Hwahongmun Gate, is a hidden date hot place in Suwon. The view of the entire Hwaseong Fortress from Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion is also beautiful. You can also watch it by using a sightseeing train. Admission to Mars became free as of April 7, 2022. Previously, the admission fee was KRW 1,000, but due to the difficulty of ticketing and ticket inspection due to open facilities, free admission was eventually possible. However, the admission fee to Hwaseong Haenggung Palace was maintained.
Suwon Hwaseong -Recommendations for travel destinations in Korea
If you visit Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, there is a place you must not miss and go together. It’s Suwon Hwaseong Fortress! Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is an old wall where you can enjoy your trip by slowly walking on the wall. You can enjoy the trip while looking at the door in the middle of the wall.
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is also not free of charge, but it is not expensive at all at 1,000 won per adult. Another way to see Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is called Hwaseong Eocha. It’s a service where you can go around Suwon Hwaseong in a train-like car. In addition, you can listen to the commentary on the speaker while riding the Hwaseong fish car. The speaker commentary is in Korean, but you can hear the explanation in English, Japanese, and Chinese through the audio system in each seat. However, we don’t provide earphones separately, so it’s better to bring your earphones before boarding.
Hwaseong fish tea is popular, so if you go to Suwon Hwaseong on the day and try to get a ticket, it may have already been closed, so you’d better make a reservation in advance. It varies slightly depending on where you start, but it’s not expensive for an adult, ranging from 4,000 won to 6,000 won.
However, one thing to be careful about when using Hwaseong Fish Car is that it doesn’t operate on snowy or rainy days!
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is also a World Heritage Site. After visiting Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, why don’t you go to the Suwon Hwaseong Museum and learn more about the history of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress?
Jeonju Hanok Village
If you are into the charm of Korean tradition, there is a must-see destination. It’s Jeonju Hanok Village! It is a village consisting of hanok, a traditional Korean house. There are many hanbok rental shops in Jeonju Hanok Village and many people wear hanbok. You can feel like you’re in old Korea.
Jeonju is also famous for its delicious food in Korea. Jeonju Hanok Village is a place where you can enjoy various street foods as well as many restaurants that sell traditional Korean food and cafes that sell traditional desserts.
For those who said that they only knew about Seoul, you must have felt the wonderful aspect of Korea in addition to Seoul. Why don’t you go to other cities instead of just thinking of Seoul as a trip to Korea?
