Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley (화성어차)

Explanation

With a design inspired by the royal vehicle used by King Gojong and palanquins of the Joseon dynasty, Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley provides visitors with a comfortable tour around the main attractions of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. It is divided into a sightseeing course that starts at Hwaseong Haenggung Palace and visits the main gates, and a circular course that starts at Yeonmudae Post and visits the main military facilities. Reservations are required on the website. All seats are equipped with an earphone jack offering an audio guide of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress in English, Chinese and Japanese.


Inquiry

+82-31-228-4686


Homepage

www.swcf.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)


Information Use

Experience Guide : Not available

Contact and Information : • 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-290-3635

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : [Circular course (Yeonmudae Post) ] 09:40-17:00
[Sightseeing course (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace)] 09:50-16:40


More information

Tour Course Information
Yeonmudae Post – Hwahongmun Gate – Hwaseomun Gate - Janganmun Gate – Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Square – Paldalmun Gate – Paldalmun Traditional Market – Suwon Hwaseong Museum – Yeonmudae Post

Admission Fees
[Circular course (Yeonmudae Post)] Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 2,500 won / Children 1,500 won
[Sightseeing course (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace)] Adults 6,000 won / Teenagers 4,000 won / Children 2,000 won

Parking Fees
3 Hour parking - Small & Mid-sized vehicles 2,000 won / Large vehicles 4,000 won
1 Day parking - Small & Mid-sized vehicles 10,000 won / Large vehicles 15,000 won
* 200 won for each 10 minutes extra
* Free 3 hour parking for registered handicapped vehicles and/or disability card holders

Restrooms
Available

Korean Info. Service
Cultural Tourism Interpreter Information
* Individual (4 people or more): Register on-site at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Information Desk (Operating hours 10:00-17:00 / Last registration 16:00)
* Group (20 people or more): Register online at least 7 days in advance (www.swcf.or.kr)

Interpretation Services Offered
Audio tour guide in English, Japanese and Chinese available on Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley

Location

825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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