Lonely Planet Seoul

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Seoul.

Discover Seoul's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from peeking into the lives of Korean royalty at the five grand palaces of Seoul, to tasting your way through delicious street food snacks at Gwangjang Market, and experiencing traditional Korean Buddhist life through a temple-life day at Bongeun-sa.

Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet's Seoultravel guide:

• Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate Seoul effortlessly
• Exciting Perfect Dayitineraries help you create your ideal adventurewith suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
• Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and mapsincluding a pull-out map of Seoul
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sightsfrom Jongmyo, to Bongeun-Sa, and the Korea Furniture Museum
• Essential information toolkit containing tipson arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Seoul culture through storiesthat delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu; Myeong-dung & Jung-gu; Western Seoul; Itaewon & Yongsan-gu; Gangnam & Southern Seoul; Dongdaemun & Eastern Seoul plus day tripsto Demilitarized Zone & Joint Security Area, Suwon, Incheon, Ganghwado 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heartof this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Seoul.