Insight Guides South Korea

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Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to South Korea is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Changdeokgung Palace, Gyeongju and the Demilitarized Zone, and cultural gems like the dense alpine forests, wilflowers and wonderfully remote temples of Seoraskan National Park, the spectacular views from the N Seoul Tower, and Manjang Cavern, one of the worlds largest lava tubes and part of an even larger cave system.

Features of this travel guide to South Korea:
- Inspirational colour photography discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery
- Historical and cultural insights immerse yourself in South Korea's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions
- Practical full-colour maps with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy
- Editor's Choice uncover the best of South Korea with our pick of the region's top destinations
- Key tips and essential information packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation
- The ultimate travel tool download the free app and eBook to access this and bonus content from your phone or tablet
- Covers Seoul, Gyeonggi and Gangwon; Chungcheong and Gyeongsang; Jeolla and Jeju-Do

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About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.