The Rough Guide to Korea

The Rough Guide to Korea Discover Korea with the most incisive andentertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to wander between bustlingmarkets and malls in Seoul, island-hop the West Sea archipelago or set foot in infamousPyongyang, The Rough Guide to Korea will show you the ideal places tosleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Independent,trusted reviews written with Rough Guides'trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out ofyour visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour chaptermaps throughout - to find your way amid Seoul's maze of skyscrapers or discover Busan'sbustling fish markets without needing to get online. - Stunning images - a rich collectionof inspiring colour photography. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of the bestsights and experiences in Korea. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailedcoverage - this travel guide has in-depth practical advicefor every step of the way. Areas covered include:Seoul, Pyongyang, Sokcho, Gyeongju, Busan,Incheon, Suwon, Mokpo, Jeju Island, Danyang, Jeonju, Samcheok, Jeongdongjin. Attractions include: theDMZ, Gwangjang Market, Jirisan National Park, West Sea islands, Changdeokgung, SeoraksanNational Park, Guinsa, Kumsusan Memorial Palace of the Sun, Pyongyang WaterPark. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there,local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, sports,culture, etiquette and more. - Backgroundinformation - a Contexts chapter devoted to history,religion, film, books and contemporary Korea, as well as a helpful languagesection and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with TheRough Guide toKorea. About Rough Guides: Escape the everydaywith Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our "tell itlike it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we'vepublished books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with anever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational referencetitles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate,honest and informed travel guides.