Insight Guides: South Korea

Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure


Go shopping at any hour of the day in Seoul's trendsetting Myeongdong district, explore the ancient Buddhist temple of Bulguk-sa in Gyeongju and enjoy the Boryeong Mud Festival with Insight Guide South Korea - a comprehensive guide to helping you decide what to see and do in this beguiling country. Insight Guide South Korea explores the history, people and culture of the country in detail, so you can discover everything you need to know about Korean street food, discern traditional pagoda architecture and learn what to expect from a Korean bathhouse. In-depth chapters cover South Korea's cities and landscapes, from pulsating Seoul to the remote islands of the Jeolla Provinces - alongside hundreds of beautiful pictures and detailed mapping. The Best Of section helps you to prioritise what to see and the Travel Tips offer selective listings of where to stay and eat out, plus essential advice on what you need to know before you go and how to get around the country once you are there.


About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years’ experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-color print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travelers’ needs. Insight Guides’ unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

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