Rough Guide to Seoul

Seoul, the Korean capital, is one of Asia's most intriguing and energetic cities. This title details some of the very best places to eat, drink, shop and unwind in the city, providing information ranging from the luxurious cafes, restaurants and clothing boutiques of Apgujeong to Hongdae's snack stands, barbeque halls and hole-in-the wall bars.

"The Rough Guide to Seoul" is the ultimate travel companion to the Korean capital, one of Asia's most intriguing and energetic cities. Comprehensive sections detail the very best places to eat, drink, shop and unwind, providing information on everything from the luxurious cafes, restaurants and clothing boutiques of Apgujeong to Hongdae's snack stands, barbeque halls and hole-in-the wall bars. Representing all of these attractions using highly detailed maps, the guide depicts Seoul's culinary scene and dynastic history with glorious colour images. Enabling readers to get to grips with Seoul's modern art and live music will help travellers to get a sense of Asia's bustling cultural scene. The guide will help you to see a side of Seoul you never thought possible, by providing you with knowledge of its royal fortresses, secluded temples, enchanting islands and the world's most visited national park. This guide contains all the information a traveller could possibly need to reach all these, and more. Make the most of your time on earth' with "The Rough Guide to Seoul".

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Colour section		1	(16)
Introduction		4	(2)
What to see		6	(3)
When to go		9	(2)
Things not to miss		11	(6)
Basics		17	(24)
Getting there		19	(3)
Arrival		22	(1)
Getting around		23	(2)
The media		25	(1)
Festivals		26	(2)
Culture and etiquette		28	(2)
Living and working in Seoul		30	(2)
Travel essentials		32	(9)
The City		41	(60)
1 The Palace District		43	(11)
2 Insadong and around		54	(6)
3 The business district		60	(11)
4 Northern Seoul		71	(10)
5 Along the Hangang		81	(10)
6 Southern Seoul		91	(10)
Listings		101	(46)
7 Accommodation		103	(8)
8 Eating		111	(14)
9 Drinking and nightlife		125	(6)
10 Art and entertainment		131	(6)
11 Shopping		137	(6)
12 Sports and health		143	(4)
Around Seoul		147	(20)
The Demilitarized Zone		149	(5)
Incheon and the West Sea islands		154	(5)
Suwon and around		159	(3)
Cheonan and around		162	(2)
Gongju		164	(3)
Contexts		167	(22)
History		169	(11)
Religion		180	(4)
Film		184	(3)
Books		187	(2)
Language		189	(16)
Korean characters		191	(2)
Pronunciation		193	(1)
Useful words and phrases		194	(5)
Food and drink		199	(4)
Glossary		203	(2)
Small print & Index		205