What to do and see in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do: The Best Day Trips from

April 19, 2022 Randal Brittian

Yongin (Korean pronunciation: [joŋ.in]) is a major city in the Seoul Capital Area, located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population of nearly 1 million, the city has developed abruptly since the 21st century, recording the highest population growth of any city in the country. Yongin is home to Everland and Caribbean Bay, South Korea's most popular amusement and water parks. The city is also home to the Korean Folk Village, the largest of its kind.
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1. MBC DaeJangGeum Park & Folk Village Tour

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Visit MBC DaeJangGum Park &  Yongin Korean Folk Village. Walking around these places you can take pictures of all the scenery. Compare to other countries, Korean built these not only for movie and drama filming also a tourist attraction for foreigners to visit. They made some actors or actresses humanoid licensing legislation all around the scenery. Find out your favorite actor/actress to take a souvenir photo with. No Shopping guaranteed.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup in downtown Seoul only, Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan, Lunch, Tickets

Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Beverages, Hotel Drop off (Dismissed at Myeong-dong area)

Reviewed By 317geneb

Very interesting and thought-provoking. It must be exhausting for North Korea to keep up this ruse for almost 70 years. Although Covid 19 has put a damper on the DMZ tours, our guide made the best of it. She was well prepared with tickets, directions, and instructions.

2. Private Day Trip to Korean Folk Village and Hwaseong Fortress

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Book this private full day tour of the Korean Folk Village and Hwaseong Fortress, to enjoy at your own pace with comfort. On this 9-hour journey, you will be accompanied by an expert guide on an itinerary that was designed to give you great understanding of Korean traditional culture and beautiful fortress. Our expert driver guide will pick you up at your hotel and tour starts at the hotel at 9:00 AM You will be guided fully by our expert guide at all times and you will basically be visiting sites to understand Korean traditional culture and filial piety. Below is the itinerary for the day tour. - Korean Folk Village with traditional performance - Lunch - Hwanseong Fortress (UNESCO) - Hwanseong Hanggung Temporary Palace (Closed on Mondays) Lunch is not included, guide will find you a restaurant, please let us know if you have specific food type that you are looking for. At the end of your tour, you will be dropped at the hotel.

Inclusions: Entrance fees, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver and guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By dizlizzy1

My group of six friends chose Top Korea for a private tour of Seoul. It was a day before their lunar New Year. At first, we didn’t know what to expect whether most of the places we want to see will be closed. But with our pleasant surprise, Miae of TK showed us around from seeing the Changing of the Guards still being celebrated in their Royal Palace to their traditional street market, the beautiful Hanok village and Jogyesa temple to the modern structure, Dongdamun Design Plaza. She took us to a great Korean BBQ for lunch that we enjoyed so much. Miae is a very personable and knowledgeable guide. She made our tour easy and comfortable-not rushed at all, giving us time to take it all in and have lots of photos. We felt like she’s more of a friend showing us around the city. I learned so much about the beautiful city, it’s culture and history and people in one day. I can’t wait to visit the city again and see other areas like Busan and Jeju island. I highly recommend Top Korea when you visit Seoul!

3. Day Trip to Yongin Daejanggeum and Korean Folk Village from Seoul

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If you are a fan of K Drama, you shouldn't miss the chance to join this tour. We will visit to Yoingin Dramia which is an outdoor film setting place. Since 2005, Numerous drama was filmed in Yongin Drama especially for Korean historical drama such as 'Ju mong', 'Jang yeong sil', and etc. As Yongin Dramia was made especially for historical drama you might think you are in Korean history era. After sightseeing here, you will have lunch and head to Korean Folk Village which is in Yongin area as well. In Korean Folk Village, unlike Yongin Dramia you can experience the real life of Korean traditional life and culture. Also there are many activities you can participate to experience the real life of Korean people in past. After experiencing these amazing tours, you will be back to Seoul Hotel and drop by Duty free center.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By dimarieee

Our tour guide was incredible. We really enjoyed learning and visiting this part of Korea. It was eye opening and a day I will never forget. Getting to go in the tunnel was exhilarating and definitely an amazing experience. The lunch was delicious and our tour guide even helped us make some phone calls to attend a video game competition.

4. Namhansanseong UNESCO Historical Sites and Korean Folk Village-Private Tour

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This tour brings you to the Korea old defending Fortress called Namhansanseong designated as a UNESCO site and Korean Folk Village from your Hotel. These Tours will show you the old historical Fortress of Korea which is good for hiking follow the wall side and the Korean Folk Village where Korean people lived before. In addition, the Folk village will provide a lot of fun with various performances. • Tourist will be picked up and sent at a hotel in Seoul or nearby Seoul • Only for One Group Private Tour • Provide Korean Traditional Lunch • Can enjoy Farmers Music and Dancing Performance, Traditional Acrobatic Rope Show and Horse Martial Arts show in Folk Village • Can listen to all the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea while traveling from knowledgeable driving guide

Inclusions: Korean Traditional Lunch(or Can Choose by Tourist taste too), Fluent English-speaking Driving Guide, Pick up and drop off at the Hotel, Lunch, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Personal snack and drinks

Reviewed By chrisparker91

Chance was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. My fiancé and I enjoyed the trip and we feel that it was worth the money spent. Chance gave us a private skiing lesson and his visible passion for the job made the trip one to remember.

5. Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

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A popular day trip out of Seoul, sprawling Suwon (수원) is the largest city in Gyeonggi-do province, with World Heritage–listed fortifications still looping around its heart. Suwon almost became the country's capital in the 18th century, when Joseon dynasty ruler King Jeongjo built the 5.7km-long walls in 1794–96 ahead of moving the royal court south. However, the king died, power remained in Seoul, and Suwon ended up with one hell of a tourist sight. The city is located around 30km south of Seoul.

Inclusions: Entrance fee for the mentioned tour attractions, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

6. Gyeongbok Palace and Korean Folk Village Tour

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With this tour, you will visit to Blue house which is the place where South Korea President are staying, Gyeongbok Palace which is the main Palace among 5 ones in Seoul. Inside Gyeongbok Palace, there is museum called National Folk Museum. In there, you will also have time to get knowledge of Korean History that you can tell your friends and family in the future. After sightseeing in modernized Seoul Area and having delicious and nutritious Korean Traditional dishes, you will go to Korean Folk Village in Yongin to feel exactly the same atmosphere of Korean traditional village.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By dimarieee

Our tour guide was incredible. We really enjoyed learning and visiting this part of Korea. It was eye opening and a day I will never forget. Getting to go in the tunnel was exhilarating and definitely an amazing experience. The lunch was delicious and our tour guide even helped us make some phone calls to attend a video game competition.

7. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Korean Folk Village Day Tour from Seoul

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Join in this tour to experience Korea’s traditional constructions and living culture at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and the Korean Folk Village. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was constructed to perform commercial and military functions during the Joseon Dynasty. In the Korean Folk Village, you can experience numerous collections of Korean cultural artifacts.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (unless specified)

Reviewed By dimarieee

Our tour guide was incredible. We really enjoyed learning and visiting this part of Korea. It was eye opening and a day I will never forget. Getting to go in the tunnel was exhilarating and definitely an amazing experience. The lunch was delicious and our tour guide even helped us make some phone calls to attend a video game competition.

8. Korean Cultural Combo: Yongin MBC Dramia TV Set Tour and Korean Folk Village from Seoul

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Experience Korean history in action when you go on the stage sets at Yongin MBC Dramia, where some of the most famous historical TV dramas in Korea are filmed. Then travel through time at the Korean Folk Village where carefully restored houses and artifacts from the Joseon Dynasty provide a window into the past. Dive into Korea's cultural heritage on this day tour from Seoul!

Inclusions: Local guide, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Traditional costume try-on (KRW20,000 extra)

Reviewed By F6615WMcharlesn

Definitely a needed tour to take while in Korea. The tour guide was very informed of the war since he is literally a soldier on reserve. Seeing parts of North Korea was both amazing and scary at the same time.

9. Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace

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This immersive experience in Seoul will give you an in-depth look at traditional Korean culture. With your knowledgeable guide, wander through grand palaces, learn about the history of Korea – from ancient times to today – and witness age-old customs come to life at a folk village. A Korean lunch and comfortable coach transport is included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch

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Reviewed By F6615WMcharlesn

Definitely a needed tour to take while in Korea. The tour guide was very informed of the war since he is literally a soldier on reserve. Seeing parts of North Korea was both amazing and scary at the same time.

10. Everland or Lotte World Theme Park Day Trip from Seoul

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Enjoy at Theme Park for a day with day pass ticket. Two Theme Park are available; Everland or Lotte World Theme Park. Both are very famous Theme Park in Korea all year and has many rides, attractions, restaurants, parade as well.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-off services, Air-conditioned vehicle, Day Pass Ticket

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Reviewed By dimarieee

Our tour guide was incredible. We really enjoyed learning and visiting this part of Korea. It was eye opening and a day I will never forget. Getting to go in the tunnel was exhilarating and definitely an amazing experience. The lunch was delicious and our tour guide even helped us make some phone calls to attend a video game competition.

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