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Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae)

Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae)

연무대 (동장대) · Gyeonggi · Palaces & heritage

Yeonmudae located inside Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated on a relatively high hill between Changnyongmun (the east gate of the fortress) and Hwahongmun (a north floodgate), Yeonmudae is an excellent military observation post with sweeping views of the inside of the fortress. After the fortress was completed in 1796, Yeonmudae was used as a training ground for troops for over two centuries, where they learned fighting skills involving swords, spears and arrows. · · At Yeonmudae, visitors can learn archery while wearing traditional military attire; the fortress also offers a wide array of performances for visitors to appreciate traditional Korean culture. Yeomudae is included in the Suwon City Tour course.

TypePalaces & heritage
RegionGyeonggi
Address20, Changnyong-daero 103beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
HoursOpen 24 hr
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

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Within walking distance

Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley (화성어차)
right next door

Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley

Changnyongmun Gate (창룡문)
right next door

Changnyongmun Gate

Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (방화수류정(동북각루))
400 m walk

Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion

Suwon Jidong Mural Village (수원 지동벽화마을)
500 m walk

Suwon Jidong Mural Village

Hwahongmun Gate (화홍문(華虹門))
500 m walk

Hwahongmun Gate

Yeonpo Galbi (연포갈비)
600 m walk

Yeonpo Galbi

Haenggung-dong Mural Village (행궁동 벽화마을)
600 m walk

Haenggung-dong Mural Village

Suwon Hwaseong Museum (수원화성박물관)
700 m walk

Suwon Hwaseong Museum