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Product Details

  • Series: Seoul Selection Guides
  • Paperback: 752 pages
  • Publisher: Seoul Selection USA, Inc. (August 31, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 8991913997
  • ISBN-13: 978-8991913998
  • Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 6 x 8 inches
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3.0 out of 5 starsGood book but author isn't critical enough about what's worth seeing.
By P on January 7, 2013
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I'm just back from my first trip to Korea and I used this as my primary guidebook.

The author is obviously very passionate about Korea, especially traditional Korean culture and history, and it shows. But in my opinion he's overly positive about everything and this makes it very difficult to determine which sights are worth seeing and which aren't on a limited schedule. Many of the sights he mentions will be of no interest to the average traveler unless you have a diehard interest in Korean history or a good deal of imagination. An artificial pond or a few rocks in a field that are apparently ancient ruins become a place to (quote) "happily spend the day with a bottle of makgeolli rice wine, watching the willow trees and contemplating the city's former greatness." An incense burner in a museum becomes something (quote) "you could stare at for hours and not feel the time pass." Every temple or park mentioned is one of the "most important" or "most beautiful" or "most idyllic" in Korea.

The author's interest in traditional Korea also causes the book to be somewhat lacking if you are interested in modern, high-tech Korea. For example, he completely omits mention of the area around Gangnam station in Seoul, which I found one of the more exciting parts of the city, rivaling the nightlife of Tokyo or Osaka and definitely worth seeing if you are more interested in modern Korea rather than visiting yet another temple or contemplating an incense burner for hours. Or the e-sports stadium on the top floor of the electronics mall in Yongsan where you can walk in on a professional Starcraft match - an experience you can only have in Korea, but also omitted in this book.

I would have appreciated more recommendations for Korean restaurants.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent, helpful, and well worth it
By Chris Backe on April 16, 2012
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They've done it again. As a follow-up to the excellent 'Seoul' from 2011, Robert and the Seoul Selection team have produced another winner in 'Korea'.

If you've read 'Seoul', the only major difference is the scope. Covering the country better than Lonely Planet and hitting almost as many of the off-the-beaten-path places as the Moon guidebook, the compelling case to travel Korea is made over the volume's 750-odd pages.

Instead of simply copying-and-pasting the Seoul section from his previous book, the author seemed fit to work his way through the city with a fresh spin. Robert's personal passions of architecture and historical sites are easy to see, and more than a few of the historical tales don't appear at the sites themselves.

The country is comprehensively covered, from the ruins of the Workers Party of Korea headquarters in the far north to the far-flung islands in the southern sea. The majority of places merit a paragraph or two explaining the story or history, but quite a few places are called out for an exceptional experience or moment in time. To be sure, not every possible place is covered or thoroughly mentioned, but a book that did that might not fit in your backpack!

The full-color pictures throughout the book are a strong highlight, as are the maps and directions. Korean hangeul is used throughout the book, and a six-page primer offers some basic survival phrases. Curiously, a hangeul chart is missing. If coming to Korea, there are plenty to be found on the Internet, perhaps printed and glued into the back of the book. See the Wikipedia page for a brief primer, or just print one out.

There's almost nothing bad to say about this book.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis is the S.Korea guidebook to have
By tammy on May 4, 2012
Format: Paperback
I have only had this book in my possession for a few weeks, but during this time I've hosted a few guests and found this to be an invaluable resource for first-time visitors. Indeed, this guidebook offers a comprehensive picture of all there is of cultural and historical significance (including elsewhere overlooked sites and regions) outside of and manageable as a day trip away from the major cities to see. Moreover, I think other readers, who perhaps like me may not have hours to Web surf the English and Korean language blogs in order to put together travel itineraries will want to keep this worthwhile guide handy. I especially appreciate the way the book is organized by geographic regions with easy to understand maps, includes tips that can range from the best time of day and even when in the year to visit, and contains suggestions for locally-favored eateries and beautiful scenic spots that fall well within a budget traveler's means. All in all, I think this is a great guidebook for both visitors and long-term residents.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars
By D on July 2, 2014
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Great guide. They provide maps, and everything is well written. They made it easy to find almost everything by using subway. I would highly recommend it! Only problem might be weight and durability. It is durable enough but I guess I used mine too much! :P
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