This dynamic mash-up of night markets and K-pop, tranquil teahouses and temples, majestic palaces and mountains, glittering skyscrapers and pulsing neon, is a 21st-century urban marvel. Simon Richmond, Lonely Planet Writer
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Inside this book
101 hand-picked places to eat
51 historic sights and museums
30 maps
19 festivals and events
1 expert author
Feature coverage of top sights
In-depth background on Seoul s history, culture and more