Fodor's Seoul

Whether you want to hike in Bukhansan National Park, sing K-Pop in a karaoke room, or eat Korean street food at Gwangjang Market, the local Fodor's travel experts in Seoul are here to help!

Fodor's Seoul guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Seoul travel guide includes:

AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do

MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time

MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently

COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!

HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more

PHOTO-FILLED 'BEST OF' FEATURES on 'Best Free Things to Do in Seoul,' 'Best Historical Sights,' and more

TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, cuisine, music, geography and more

SPECIAL FEATURES on 'What to Watch, Read, and Listen to,' 'What to Buy in Seoul,' and 'What to Eat and Drink in Seoul'

LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems

Korean LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases

UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Seoul neighborhoods including Gwanghwamun, Jongno Gu, Myeongdong, Dongdaemun, Hongdae, Yeouido, Itaewon, Yongsan Gu, Gangnam, and Jamsil, plus the best of Korea, including Busan, Daegu, Jeju, Paju, Suwon, Nami Island, Incheon, and more.

Planning on visiting Asia? Check out Fodor's Essential Japan, Essential Thailand, and Essential Vietnam.

Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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