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By: Ann Babe, Esther Carlstone, Jennifer Chang, Simon Richmond, Phillip Tang, Charles Usher | Series: Travel Guide
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Seoul.
Discover Seoul's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from peeking into the lives of Korean royalty at the five grand palaces of Seoul, to tasting your way through delicious street food snacks at Gwangjang Market, and experiencing traditional Korean Buddhist life through a temple-life day at Bongeun-sa.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Seoul travel guide:
- Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Seoul effortlessly
- Exciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Seoul
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Jongmyo, to Bongeun-Sa, and the Korea Furniture Museum
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with Seoul culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Covers: Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu; Myeong-dung & Jung-gu; Western Seoul; Itaewon & Yongsan-gu; Gangnam & Southern Seoul; Dongdaemun & Eastern Seoul plus day trips to Demilitarized Zone & Joint Security Area, Suwon, Incheon, Ganghwado
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Seoul.