Seoul

Your indispensable guide to all the palaces and museums, markets and malls, cafés, bars and clubs in this buzzing city. Meditate with Buddhist monks or island hop in the West Sea - with this guide you won't miss out on a thing.

· A full range of options covers all budgets and trip types - for backpacker and business traveller alike

· Every accommodation option, from hostels and homestays to deluxe hotels

· Extensive cuisine glossary, and reviews of the best places to sample Korea's unique culinary art

· Handy Korean script throughout

· Over 20 pages of full-colour maps

These smart and exhaustively researched guides have become the gold standard for serious, independent travelers

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