13th Edition / Dec 2024 352 pp / 160 pp colour / 95 maps OLVASS BELE Split by a
hair-trigger border, the Korean Peninsula offers the traveller a dazzling range
of experiences, beautiful landscapes and 5000 years of culture and history.
Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Korea, with amazing travel
experiences and the best planning advice. Lonely Planet?s Korea is your passport
to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden
discoveries await you. Explore the graceful Changdeokgung palace and
horticultural idyll of Huwon, hike the dramatic volcanic landscape of Jeju-do
and get dirty at the Boryeong Mud Festival ? all with your trusted travel
companion. Get to the heart of Korea and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely
Planet?s Korea: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries
help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to
save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble
spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers,
websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating,
sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks
miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience -
covering history, people, music, religion, cuisine, politics Coverage Includes:
Seoul, Incheon, Jeju-do, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Cheongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do,
Sokcho, Samcheok, Chungju, Daejeon, Gongju, Daegu, North Korea, Pyongyang,
Panmunjom, the DMZ, and more