Lonely Planet´s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Seoul - and discover twice the city in half the time!
Discover Seoul´s most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From exploring Noryangjin Fish Market at midnight to catch the seafood auctions, to touring Changdeokgung´s Secret Garden, and viewing charming exhibitions on Korean culture at the National Folk Museum of Korea.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet´s Pocket Seoul travel guide:
- Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
- Find what you´re looking for fast with this guide´s all-new structure and design and navigate Seoul with ease
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Gyeongbokgung, Namdaemun Market, and Seoul Botanic Park
- Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions
- Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood´s personality and get you to those ´don´t miss´ sights
- Discover ´A Few Surprises´ in a new feature that showcases Seoul´s best kept secrets and rising trends
- Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our ´Getting Around´ section
- Make quick travel decisions using ´Trip Planning´ pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance
- Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
- Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Seoul
- Covers: Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu; Myeong-dong, Euljiro & Namsan; Western Seoul; Itaewon & Yongsan-gu; Gangnam & Southern Seoul; Dongdaemun, Eastern & Northern Seoul
Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet´s Pocket Seoul.