High-rise, neon-soaked, open-all-hours: Seoul is a city that really never sleeps. Its balli-balli (quickly, quickly) pace of life is visible around every corner, in its ubiquitous rice-beer bars, karaoke-style noraebang and clubs pumping out everything from hip-hop to K-pop. This fully updated Rough Guide has all the expert advice you'll need to get under the skin of this fascinating city: explore grans palaces, stroll down streets of charming hanok homes or test your mettle against Korea's famously spicy cuisine.
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Discover Seoul with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to check out the changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung, indulge in mouthwatering seafood at Noryangjin Fish Market or head farther out to discover the DMZ, The Rough Guide to Seoul will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.
Seoul's Top 10
1. Gyeongbokgung
2. Samneung Park
3. Makgeolli
4. Bukchon Hanok Village
5. Huwon
6. The Dmz
7. Insadong Tearooms
8. Art Galleries
9. A Royal Feast
10. Colonial Architecture
Inside the Rough Guide to Seoul:
- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.
- Full-colour chapter maps throughout - to find your way between Seoul's astonishing array of art galleries and bustling food markets without needing to get online.
- Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
- Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and experiences in Seoul.
- Detailed coverage - this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way.
Areas covered include: Insadong, Seochon,Myeongdong, Samcheongdong, Namsangol, Yangsuri, Bukchon Hanok Village, The DMZ,Ganghwado, Chungmuro, Itaewon.
- Attractions include: Bukhansan NationalPark, Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Noryangjin Fish Market, Samneung Park,Gwangjang Market, Jjimjilbang, Seoul Museum of History, Deoksugung, Dongdaemun
- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, media, festivals, culture and more.
- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, religion, film and books, as well as a helpful language section and glossary.
Author: Martin Zatko
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