An updated edition of an INSIGHT GUIDE to East Asia, focusing on five destinations: Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. Includes maps, practical travel information and cultural and historical background.
The world's largest visual travel guide series, Insight Guides, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provide more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides captures the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective.
South Korea is a marriage of ancient and modern: a shopper's paradise where secluded palaces hide amidst skyscrapers, and Buddhist figurines stand tall along hiking trails. How do you create your own mix of new and old? Moon Handbooks South Korea offers thorough coverage not only of major destinations like modern Seoul and the DMZ border area, but also of the country's 3,000 ye...MoreSouth Korea is a marriage of ancient and modern: a shopper's paradise where secluded palaces hide amidst skyscrapers, and Buddhist figurines stand tall along hiking trails. How do you create your own mix of new and old? Moon Handbooks South Korea offers thorough coverage not only of major destinations like modern Seoul and the DMZ border area, but also of the country's 3,000 years of history nestled in its quiet temples, secluded palaces, majestic peaks, and emerald-green islands. Thoroughly revised and updated, this guide is packed with fresh information on sights, recreation, accommodation and dining options that cover a broad range of budgets and personal interests. Complete with detailed maps, fascinating sidebars, a newly expanded phrasebook, and a thorough introduction to the country's political and cultural history, Moon Handbooks South Korea is an intelligent choice for independent travelers wishing to experience everything this fascinating destination has to offer.
Some travelers love nothing better than to bathe in the sun. Others revel in immersing themselves in history and culture. Then there are those who are born to shop. We all know the type. In fact, we might ourselves be the type. There are some people for whom shopping is not a necessity but a sport. Insight Shopping Guides are a play book for the avid shopper who wants to level ...MoreSome travelers love nothing better than to bathe in the sun. Others revel in immersing themselves in history and culture. Then there are those who are born to shop. We all know the type. In fact, we might ourselves be the type. There are some people for whom shopping is not a necessity but a sport. Insight Shopping Guides are a play book for the avid shopper who wants to level the playing field when he or she competes against natives for the best goods and deals the city has to offer. This series is for the discerning consumer who needs a little help navigating around an unfamiliar city. They are ideal shopping companions for travelers wanting lively, informative background material on the best shopping areas and reliable advice on finding the most reliable service.
This guide to Seoul contains details on where and how to see the best the city has to offer. It includes: accommodation and restaurant suggestions for a range of budgets; information on days trips away from the city; advice on using public transport; and a shopping guide.
The Lonely Planet's "City Guides" series provides in-depth coverage of cities around the world, in a pocket-sized format. Each guide features: detailed colour maps of the most interesting areas of the city, as well as gatefold maps on the inside front and back covers for an overview of the city; colour photographs throughout; accommodation and restaurant suggestions for a range...MoreThe Lonely Planet's "City Guides" series provides in-depth coverage of cities around the world, in a pocket-sized format. Each guide features: detailed colour maps of the most interesting areas of the city, as well as gatefold maps on the inside front and back covers for an overview of the city; colour photographs throughout; accommodation and restaurant suggestions for a range of budgets; information on day trips away from the city; advice on getting around using public transport; a shopping guide; and a list of "musts" to see and do. This "City Guide" covers Seoul, the cultural hub of Korea. It contains complete details on getting around, and on getting beyond the metropolis into the narrow alleys and back streets, where it is possible to catch a glimpse of an older, more traditional Seoul.
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