Temi-orae Audio Guide & Tour — Things to Do in Daejeon, Korea

About

Located in Jung-gu, Daejeon, Temi-orae is the nation's only administrative official residence village, established in 1932 along with the relocation of the Chungnam Provincial Office. Carrying the friendly meaning of 'come to Temi' as well as signifying the long history of the official residence village, this place is a complex cultural and arts space where several official residences, including the Chungcheongnam-do Governor's Official Residence, are gathered. You can observe a unique modern and contemporary architectural style where Korean ondol, Japanese tatami, and Western fireplaces coexist, and it is a good place to experience the history and culture of Daejeon while looking around the Governor's Official Residence, exhibition halls by residence with various themes, and the tranquil outdoor garden.

Stories you can hear here

9 stories · about 10 min

IntroThe Story Hidden in the 1932 Official Residences31 sec
SpotGovernor's Official ResidenceThe Governor's Official Residence Built in 193254 sec
SpotResidence No. 1_1932A Center for Experiencing the Five Senses in a Red Brick Houseabout 1 min
SpotResidence No. 2_1932The Old Official Residence Playground Connected by a Hallwayabout 1 min
SpotResidence No. 5_1932An Official Residence Filled with Old Furniture and Household Items38 sec

Show 4 more

SpotResidence No. 6_1932The L-Shaped Wooden Residence Gallery52 sec
StoryThe Alley of Official Residences from Gongju in 1932about 2 min
StoryA Place to Rest at Residence No. 7 in the Plane Tree Alleyabout 2 min
StoryThe Broadcast from the Temporary Capital Residenceabout 1 min

Preview

This welcoming alleyway features a variety of modern architectural styles. It is Temi-orae, a village of administrative residences established in 1932 alongside the Chungnam Provincial Office. During the Korean War, the president took refuge here and even made a secret special broadcast. What memories of Daejeon might be hidden inside these old official residences?

Take a slow stroll down this welcoming alley.

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Visitor info

Address: 13, Bomun-ro 205beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
Hours: 10:00~17:00 (Last admission at 16:30)
Closed: Every Monday (However, if Monday is a public holiday, closed on the following day) / January 1 / Day of Seollal and Chuseok
Admission: Free