Lonely Planet Korea

The Korean Peninsula is a true travel gem: the South, a high-tech nation with a reverence for tradition and the ways of old Asia; the North, a challenging, geopolitical enigma. Simon Richmond, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 97 maps 32 National & Provincial Parks visited 27 festivals and events Countless dips into "oncheon" spas Inspirational photos Comprehensive planning tools Outdoor activities feature In-depth background