Emily Thompson
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Audio Guide Hwon (Jardín Secreto)

Duration: 40 min
Hwon (Jardín Secreto)
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Audio guide Hwon (Jardín Secreto) in English

In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Hwon (Jardín Secreto) 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 Hwon (Jardín Secreto):

  • 1
    Buyongji Pond and Buyongjeong Pavilion

    Buyongji Pond is a rectangular body of water measuring 34.5 metres east to west and 29.4 metres north to south, constructed with stone posts and featuring a circular island at its centre.

  • 2
    Juhamnu Pavilion (Royal Library)

    Juhamnu Pavilion is a two-storey structure perched on a hilltop overlooking the Buyongji lotus pond within the Secret Garden of Changdeokgung Palace.

  • 3
    Aeryeonji Pond and Aeryeonjeong Pavilion

    Aeryeonji pond, whose name translates as "pond where lotus flowers bloom", is a rectangular body of water bordered by stone posts on all four sides.

  • 4
    Jondeokjeong Pavilion

    Jondeokjeong is one of the Secret Garden's oldest pavilions, built in 1644, and stands at the centre of a distinctive curved pond.

  • 5
    Pabellón Gwallamjeong

    The Gwallamjeong Pavilion is a distinctive structure within the Secret Garden, situated near the Jondeokjeong pond.

  • 6
    Yeongyeongdang Residence

    Yeongyeongdang is a residential complex within the Secret Garden that exemplifies Joseon dynasty architecture.

  • 7
    Yeonghwadang Pavilion

    Yeonghwadang Pavilion sits at the northeast corner of the Buyongji Pond, one of several structures flanking this square lotus pool.

  • 8
    Pabellón Sajeonggibigak

    Pabellón Sajeonggibigak sits on the western edge of the Buyongji lotus pond, facing the central island.

  • 9
    Pabellón Seonhyangjae

    Seonhyangjae Pavilion is an adjoining structure to the sarangchae within the Yeongyeongdang residential complex, situated to the east of the main residence.

  • 10
    Pabellón Nongsujeong

    Pabellón Nongsujeong is a modest pavilion perched at the highest point of the sloped hill behind the Yeongyeongdang complex within the Secret Garden.

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South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, 율곡로 99번지
Opening hoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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10 points of interest included
  • 1.Buyongji Pond and Buyongjeong Pavilion
  • 2.Juhamnu Pavilion (Royal Library)
  • 3.Aeryeonji Pond and Aeryeonjeong Pavilion
  • 4.Jondeokjeong Pavilion
  • 5.Pabellón Gwallamjeong
  • 6.Yeongyeongdang Residence
  • 7.Yeonghwadang Pavilion
  • 8.Pabellón Sajeonggibigak
  • 9.Pabellón Seonhyangjae
  • 10.Pabellón Nongsujeong

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