“This dynamic mash-up of night markets and K-pop, tranquil teahouses and temples, majestic palaces and mountains, glittering skyscrapers and pulsing neon, is a 21st-century urban marvel.” –Simon Richmond, Lonely Planet Writer
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Inside this book
101 hand-picked places to eat
51 historic sights and museums
30 maps
19 festivals and events
1 expert author
Feature coverage of top sights
In-depth background on Seoul’s history, culture and more
Our Promise
You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.
Inside this book
101 hand-picked places to eat
51 historic sights and museums
30 maps
19 festivals and events
1 expert author
Feature coverage of top sights
In-depth background on Seoul’s history, culture and more