Lonely Planet Pocket Seoul

by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Pocket Seoul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the labyrinthine streets of Bukchon Hanok Village, explore the grand Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces and try some Korean cuisine at Namdaemun Market; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Seoul and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Seoul:

Full-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, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Seoul map (included in print version), plus 17 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Gwanghwamun, Myeong-Dong, Hongdae, Yeouido, Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Apgujeong, Gangnam, Dongaemun and more

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Seoul, a colorful, easy-to-use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximise a quick-trip experience.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Seoul's neighbourhoods? Check out our Lonely Planet Seoul guide. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out our Lonely Planet Korea guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

Genres: Travel

315 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2016

About the author

OUR STORY
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.

Reviews

[Diz · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're only going to be in Seoul for a few days this pocket guide is sufficient. With this book, you can orient yourself and get an idea of the things you can do in each neighborhood. It also provides a few walking tours, so if you don't have time to plan out an itinerary, that can be very convenient. The only complaint I have about these digital travel guides is that it isn't convenient to flip from the text to the maps, so the reading experience isn't that smooth.

[Joel · Rating 4 out of 5]

While most of this information can be found elsewhere pretty easily, this proved to be a good reference and resource for planning our recent trip to Korea, filled with tips, tricks and ideas for things to see and do. I suspect it would be particularly helpful if you don't have the time to just wander and explore for yourself after you get there.

[Helen Roldan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It accomplished exactly what it was meant to. I was very prepared before I visited the city!

[Mirona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great selection of highlights organised by neighbourhood, with walking tours for each district and tips on where to go in each of these districts. Both in terms of size and weight, it's small enough to take with you in a small bag or even a pocket.

[Piper Winchester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Basically just added everything to my bucket list lol

[Eirion · Rating 5 out of 5]

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