Book description
This is the one and only travel guide you need to South Korea.
Frommer's South Korea gives you the complete overview of insider
knowledge on where and what to visit in this stunningly beautiful
country, all in meticulous detail to point you towards the best that
it has to offer.
Packed with detailed, outspoken and honest reviews, this guide gives
you the lowdown on what's worth your time and what's not, providing
extensive listings of accommodation, attractions and restaurants
around South Korea's cities and towns whatever your budget.
- The best natural wonders from hot springs to limestone caves
- Advice on how to steer away from the touristy and the inauthentic,
and see the real heart of South Korea
- Eat a Hanjeongsik (full-course meal) in a neighbourhood cafe in
Seoul, attend the Busar Film Festival, shop for the country's best
fabrics (ramie fabrics) at the markets in Hansan
- Hike the Seoraksan Mountains (or just buy the area's famous
mushrooms and honey). Seek out tea houses, Buddhist temples,
battlegrounds, and parks throughout the region, as well as all the
best activities available around the country from hiking to skiing
- South Korea's regions and highlights are broken down by thoughtful
chapter sections with itineraries and accompanying maps to help you
to plan your way while you stay, according to your timeframe
- Amongst all of these you'll find the latest trip-planning advice
and money-saving tips, as well as a complete shopper's guide and
directory of useful contacts to ensure you make the most of your
stay in this breathtaking country
Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee
was born in Seoul and is the author of several popular books including,
Quick & Easy Mexican Cooking
,
Quick & Easy Korean Cooking
,
Eating Korean: From Barbeque to Kimchi
,
Recipes from My Home
, and
Frommer's Day by Day Seoul
. She is also a conceptual and installation artist, a designer, an
illustrator and a photographer. Her first and third language is Korean.
