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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:

• Fodor's has the most up-to-date coverage and the most comprehensive selection of side trips from Seoul and Busan in a standalone Seoul guide.
• Editor's Choice: Fodor's Korean Culture Primer delves into popular Korean culture, including K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Beauty, and more. TOURISM TRENDS:

• Before the outbreak of Covid-19, South Korea reached a new peak in the number of visitors to the country. There was a 13% increase in tourism from 2018 to 2019. (Statista).
• K-Culture is driving new waves of tourism to Seoul, as are international festivals like the Seoul Lantern Festival and Busan International Film Festival.
• The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 caused a steep drop-off in tourism to many destinations, but travel to Seoul from the U.S. has now reopened. The number of Americans traveling is expected to keep growing through 2022. USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN!

• New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the front
• New back cover is fully-redesigned
• ?Best of? Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going)
• Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category icons
• Other useful features including Great Itineraries, Calendar of Events, and What to Know Before You Go
• ?Travel Smart? (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feel
• Stronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirational ****

CURATED AND RELEVANT:

• Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time.
• Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points. ****

CONCISE:

• Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus. Please see additional key selling points in the book main description.

  Zusammenfassung

Whether you want to hike in Bukhansan National Park**,sing K-Pop in a karaoke room**, or eat Korean street food at Gwangjang Market**, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Seoul are here to help! *Fodor’s ****Seoul ***guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned** with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

This brand new title has been designed with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor’s Seoul travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Seoul’s Historic Sites” “K-Drama Filming Sites” and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, cuisine, music, geography and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” “What to Buy in Seoul,” and “What to Eat and Drink”
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• Korean LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Seoul neighborhoods including Gwanghwamun, Jongno Gu, Myeongdong, Jung Gu, Dongdaemun, Hongdae, Yeouido, Itaewon, Yongsan Gu, Gangnam, and Jamsil, plus the best of Korea, including Busan, Daegu, Jeju, Paju, Suwon, Nami Island, Incheon, and more. Planning on visiting Asia? Check out Fodor’s Essential Japan, InFocus Singapore, and Essential China.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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