The Rough Guide to Korea: Travel Guide with eBook

Ideal for independent travellers, this comprehensive guidebook to Korea is written by destination experts who combine must-see sights with hidden gems, offering essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. Sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

Inside, you'll find regional deep dives covering key areas with a rich selection of places and experiences, plus honest reviews to help you choose. Sample itineraries are designed for various durations and interests, while practical information guides you through getting there, getting around, using public transport, beating the crowds, and travelling responsibly. Expert recommendations reveal the best places to eat, drink and stay, with insider tips on nightlife and outdoor activities.

The guide features seasonal advice on when to visit, climate details and festival highlights to help you plan the perfect trip. Must-see picks include Gwangjang Market, traditional hanok houses, makgeolli bars, Paekdusan, Sokcho, Pyongyang, Gongsanseong, Jeongdongjin, Beopjusa, the Boryeong Mud Festival, Yakcheonsa, the Jeju Olle Trail, Jirisan National Park, bibimbap and Insadong tearooms. Colour-coded navigational maps highlight essential spots, while engaging cultural insights explore local history, arts and traditions. A handy Korean dictionary helps you communicate with locals, and inspiring full-colour photography brings each location to life.

Coverage includes Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Gyeongsang, Jeolla, Chungcheong, Jeju Island and North Korea. A bonus eBook is included for free download with purchase, offering digital access to the complete guide.