Dongjangdae (Yeonmudae) & Archery
동장대(연무대)
The training ground on the east side of Hwaseong, where visitors can try gukgung (Korean traditional archery), and the departure point for the Hwaseong royal carriage and the tethered balloon “Flying Suwon.”
Dongjangdae, also called Yeonmudae, was the place where soldiers drilled. The open grass in front now has a gukgung archery experience, where for about 2,000–3,000 won you can shoot 10 arrows. It is open on the hour during business hours, and queuing is required. Nearby, Changryongmun (East Gate) and the northeast crossbow platform can be visited on the way, and from the eastern lawn you can watch the tethered balloon “Flying Suwon” take off. The Hwaseong royal carriage has a departure station here, and you can ride it toward Paldalsan.
Opening hours
Open all day (Chinese bow experience about 09:30–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Flying Suwon Balloon
- Hwahongmun & Banghwasuryujeong
- Suwon Hwaseong Museum
- Janganmun Gate
- Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
- Haenggung-dong Mural Village & Haengridan-gil
- Hwaseong Fortress Wall Walk
- Paldalmun Market & Suwon Chicken Street