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<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i></p> <p><b>Lonely Planet Korea</b> is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk along Cheong-gye-cheon's long-buried stream, hike around Jeju-do's volcanic landscape, or jump into a vat of mud during the Boryeong Mud Festival; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Korea and begin your journey now!</p> <p><b>Inside Lonely Planet Korea Travel Guide:</b></p> <ul> <li><b>Colour</b> maps and images throughout</li> <li><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests</li> <li><b>Insider tips</b> save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</li> <li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices</li> <li><b>Honest reviews</b> <b>for all budgets</b> - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li> <li><b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, music, dance, architecture, politics, and wildlife</li> <li><b>Free, convenient pull-out</b> <b>Seoul map</b> (included in print version), plus over 97 local maps</li> <li><b>Useful features</b> - including <b>Month-by-Month</b> (annual festival calendar), <b>Outdoor Activities,</b> and <b>Walking Tours</b></li> <li><b>Coverage</b> of Seoul, Incheon, Jeju-do, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Cheongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Sokcho, Samcheok, Chungju, Daejeon, Gongju, Daegu, North Korea, Pyongyang, Panmunjom, the DMZ, and more</li> </ul> <p><b>The Perfect Choice:</b> <b>Lonely Planet Korea,</b> our most comprehensive guide to Korea, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the roa