A Study on the Landscape Perception of the Chinese Visitors Through the Boards and Couplets of Changdeokgung Palaces Rear Garden

Chinese visitors to Changdeokgung Palace’s rear garden overwhelmingly engage with its calligraphic boards and couplets, demonstrating high recognition (97.5%) due to familiarity with Han characters. While both elements aid landscape interpretation, boards are significantly more effective than couplets, with higher comprehension scores (3.39 vs. 2.97) and greater perceived usefulness (3.85 vs. 3.37). Regional differences in perception were also noted, particularly for the Bu-yong-ji and Okryu-cheon areas, where visitors linked specific inscriptions to their surroundings. Interview data revealed that understanding these elements depends on individual education, professional background, and experience, underscoring the importance of interpretive guidance in enhancing visitor engagement with cultural heritage landscapes.

Zhang, L., Yang, Y.-S., & Son, Y.-H. (2019). A Study on the Landscape Perception of the Chinese Visitors Through the Boards and Couplets of Changdeokgung Palace’s Rear Garden. Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture, 37(1), 23–32. https://doi.org/10.14700/KITLA.2019.37.1.023