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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):
- 1Buyongji 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.
- 2Juhamnu 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.
- 3Aeryeonji 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.
- 4Jondeokjeong Pavilion
Jondeokjeong is one of the Secret Garden's oldest pavilions, built in 1644, and stands at the centre of a distinctive curved pond.
- 5Pabellón Gwallamjeong
The Gwallamjeong Pavilion is a distinctive structure within the Secret Garden, situated near the Jondeokjeong pond.
- 6Yeongyeongdang Residence
Yeongyeongdang is a residential complex within the Secret Garden that exemplifies Joseon dynasty architecture.
- 7Yeonghwadang Pavilion
Yeonghwadang Pavilion sits at the northeast corner of the Buyongji Pond, one of several structures flanking this square lotus pool.
- 8Pabellón Sajeonggibigak
Pabellón Sajeonggibigak sits on the western edge of the Buyongji lotus pond, facing the central island.
- 9Pabellón Seonhyangjae
Seonhyangjae Pavilion is an adjoining structure to the sarangchae within the Yeongyeongdang residential complex, situated to the east of the main residence.
- 10Pabellón 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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Practical information
- 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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