Insight Guides South Korea

This South Korea guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about South Korea’s people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to see. This South Korea travel book has the style of an illustrated magazine to inspire you and give a taste of South Korea. The book is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards.  

This South Korea guidebook covers: Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon, Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province, Chungcheong Provinces, Gyeongsangbuk Province, Gyeongsangnam Province, Jeolla and Jeju-do. 

In this South Korea travel guidebook, you will find:

• Unique essays – country history and culture, and modern-day life, people and politics

• South Korea highlights – Changdeokgung Palace (Seoul), Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Gyeongju, Seoraksan National Park (Gangwon), Insadong Shopping Street (Seoul), N Seoul Tower, Manjang Cavern (Jeju), Haein-sa Temple (Gyeongsangnam), Dadohaehaesang Maritime National Park (Jeollanam), Hahoe Folk Village (Gyeongsangbuk)   

• Practical travel information – getting there and around, budgeting, eating out, shopping, public holidays, information for LGBTQ+ travellers and more 

• When to go to South Korea - high season, low season, climate information and festivals 

• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots

• Main attractions & curated places – narrative descriptions of where to go and what to see, covered geographically

• Tips and facts – interesting facts about South Korea and useful insider tips

• High-quality maps of South Korea – must-see places cross-referenced to colourful maps for quick orientation

• Colour-coded chapters – each place chapter has its own colour assigned to aid easy navigation of this South Korea travel guide

• Striking pictures – rich, inspirational colour photography on all pages, capturing attractions, nature, people and historical features 

• Free download of title’s eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebook to South Korea 

• Fully updated post-COVID-19

This South Korea guidebook is just the tool you need to get under the skin of the destination and accompany you on your trip. It also makes a great gift because of its premium quality. This book will inspire you and answer all your questions while preparing a trip to South Korea or along the way. It will also remain a beautiful souvenir after your trip.