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Audio Guide Changgyeonggung Palace

Duration: 40 min
Changgyeonggung Palace
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Audio guide Changgyeonggung Palace in English

In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Changgyeonggung Palace 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 Changgyeonggung Palace:

  • 1
    Puerta Honghwamun

    Honghwamun is the main gate to Changgyeonggung Palace, an imposing two-storey wooden structure that serves as the ceremonial entrance to the palace grounds.

  • 2
    Okcheong Bridge

    Okcheongyo is a stone bridge that crosses immediately beyond the Honghwamun gate, serving as the first grand structure visitors encounter upon entering the palace.

  • 3
    Luminous Audience Hall

    Myeongjeongjeon served as the principal hall of Changgyeonggung Palace, hosting grand ceremonial occasions such as royal coronations and weddings.

  • 4
    Munjeongjeon Hall

    Munjeongjeon is the state council chamber at Changgyeonggung Palace where the king conducted day-to-day administrative affairs.

  • 5
    Sungmundang Temple

    Sungmundang is a hall within Changgyeonggung Palace, positioned behind Myeongjeongjeon on elevated ground that takes clever advantage of the sloping terrain.

  • 6
    Pabellón Haminjeong

    Haminjeong is a pavilion within the Changgyeonggung palace grounds that was originally used by the king for scholarly pursuits.

  • 7
    Gyeongchunjeon Pavilion

    Gyeongchunjeon is a historic hall within Changgyeonggung Palace, originally built in 1484 and subsequently rebuilt several times over the centuries.

  • 8
    Salón Hwangyeongjeon

    Hwangyeongjeon is the royal residence hall within Changgyeonggung Palace, where the king maintained his private chambers.

  • 9
    Thongmyung Hall

    Tongmyeongjeon is the largest hall within Changgyeonggung Palace, originally built in 1484 and rebuilt in 1834 following a fire.

  • 10
    Chundangji Pond

    Chundangji comprises two ponds situated north of Changgyeonggung Palace, built in 1909.

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185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Opening hoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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10 points of interest included
  • 1.Puerta Honghwamun
  • 2.Okcheong Bridge
  • 3.Luminous Audience Hall
  • 4.Munjeongjeon Hall
  • 5.Sungmundang Temple
  • 6.Pabellón Haminjeong
  • 7.Gyeongchunjeon Pavilion
  • 8.Salón Hwangyeongjeon
  • 9.Thongmyung Hall
  • 10.Chundangji Pond

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