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Audio guide Yangnim-dong Historic and Cultural Village in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Yangnim-dong Historic and Cultural Village telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Yangnim-dong Historic and Cultural Village:
- 1Wilson Missionary House
The Wilson Missionary House is Gwangju's oldest surviving Western-style building, perched on the southwestern slope of Yangnim Hill with commanding views across the city.
- 2이장우가옥 (Casa Ijangwu)
Ijangwu House is an elegant hanok mansion from the late Joseon period, exemplifying the refined domestic architecture of Korea's upper classes during the modern era.
- 3Choe Seunghyo House
Casa Choe Seunghyo is a traditional Korean hanok dwelling located at 29-4 Yangchon alley in Nam-gu, Gwangju.
- 4Han Hee-won Art Gallery
Han Hee-won Art Gallery occupies a traditional Korean hanok house tucked away on Yangchon-gil alley in Gwangju, nestled between the Yi Jang-u House and the Choe Seunghyo House.
- 5Penguin Village
Penguin Village is a narrow alley tucked behind Yangnim-dong Community Centre.
- 6Memorial Josim-dang Jo A-ra
The Josim-dang Jo A-ra Memorial Museum in Gwangju honours Jo A-ra, known as 'the mother of Gwangju', and her contributions to Christian activism, women's rights and democratisation efforts.
- 7Memorial Avison
The Avison Memorial is a significant stop on the Yangnimdong historical trail, honouring Gordon Avison (1891-1967), a Canadian-American agricultural expert who devoted his life to supporting rural…
- 8Jeong Yul-seong Street Exhibition Hall
The Jeong Yul-seong Street Exhibition Hall is an open-air gallery running along the exterior wall of the Yangnim Humansia 2cha residential complex on Jeong Yul-seong-ro in Gwangju.
- 910 Years Later Ground
10 Years Later Ground is a multifunctional cultural space in Gwangju, located at 1 Yangchon-gil in the Yangnimdong district.
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- 1.Wilson Missionary House
- 2.이장우가옥 (Casa Ijangwu)
- 3.Choe Seunghyo House
- 4.Han Hee-won Art Gallery
- 5.Penguin Village
- 6.Memorial Josim-dang Jo A-ra
- 7.Memorial Avison
- 8.Jeong Yul-seong Street Exhibition Hall
- 9.10 Years Later Ground
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