Changyeong Palace brings its history to life through smartphone audio guides
Visitors to Changyeong Palace can now explore its royal history through their smartphones, with a new audio guide offering stories of the historic site in multiple languages and making its cultural heritage more accessible. The Changyeong Palace Management Office, part of the Korea Heritage Service’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Center, launched the service Thursday in partnership with Shinhan Bank, a…
The Changyeong Palace Management Office has launched a new audio guide service for visitors, aiming to bring the palace's rich history to life. This initiative, a collaboration between the Korea Heritage Service’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Center and Shinhan Bank, offers an engaging, multi-lingual experience that makes cultural heritage more accessible.
Visitors can access the audio commentary by scanning QR codes located at Honghwamun, the palace's main entrance, and key points throughout the grounds. These codes direct users to the Shinhan Bank's Beautiful Shinhan website, where the audio commentary is available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese. Additionally, sign-language videos are provided for visitors with hearing disabilities, ensuring the service is inclusive.
The audio guide combines straightforward explanations of the palace's history and architecture with dramatized narratives of significant historical events. Professional voice actors, along with actors Kim Young-min and Kim Hyun-joo, lend their talents to the project, enhancing the storytelling experience. Through this innovative approach, Changyeong Palace offers a captivating way for visitors to delve into its past, making the rich cultural heritage of this historic site more engaging and accessible to a diverse audience.
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