Frommer's® South Korea, 3rd Edition

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Best of South Korea

The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences

The Best City Experiences

The Best Food and Drink Experiences

The Best Way to See South Korea Like a Local

The Best Family Experiences

The Best Historic Experiences

The Best Outdoor Experiences

The Best Free and Dirt Cheap Experiences

The Best Temple Experiences

The Best Festivals and Celebrations

Chapter 2: South Korea in Depth

Introduction

South Korea Today

The Making of South Korea

Prehistory

The Three Kingdoms

Unified Shilla

Goryeo Dynasty

Joseon Dynasty

Japanese Occupation

The Korean War

Recent History

Art and Architecture

Arts

Architecture

South Korea in Pop Culture

Books

Films

TV

Music

Eating and Drinking

The Korean Table

When to Go

Peak Travel Times

Weather

Public Holidays

Natural World

Responsible Travel

Tours

Academic Trips and Language Classes

Adventure and Wellness Trips

Food and Wine Trips

Volunteer and Working Trips

Special-Interest Trips

Escorted General-Interest Tours

Walking Tours

Chapter 3: Suggested Itineraries in South Korea

South Korea in 1 Week

South Korea in 2 Weeks: Culture and Natural Beauty

South Korea with Kids: A 1-Week Tour

South Korea’s Sacred Sites in 11 Days

Chapter 4: Seoul

Orientation

Getting There and Away

Visitor Information

City Layout

Getting Around

Where to Stay

Jongno

Myeongdong/Namsan Area

Insadong

Sinchon, Hongdae and Idae-Ap

Itaewon

Gangnam

Other Neighborhoods

Where to Eat

Jongno

Myeongdong and Namdaemun

Insadong

Samcheong-Dong

Hongdae-Ap, Sincheon and Idae-Ap

Itaewon

Gangnam

Apgujeong

Other Places to Eat

Exploring Seoul

Palaces

Historical Sites

Museums

Other Sights in Seoul

Tours

Recreational Activities

Biking

Golf

Hiking

Shopping

Top Shopping Areas

Shopping A to Z

Entertainment and Nightlife

Performing Arts

Casinos

Movie Theaters

Bars and Clubs

Gay and Lesbian Bars

Cafes and Teahouses

Chapter 5: Gyeonggi-do

Suwon

Essentials

Exploring Suwon

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Icheon

Essentials

Exploring Icheon

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Yeoju

Panmunjeom and the DMZ

Essentials

Exploring the DMZ

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Incheon

Essentials

Exploring Incheon

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

The Rest of Gyeonggi-do

Uijeongbu

Pocheon

Soyosan (Mt. Soyo)

Yongmunsan (Mt. Yongmun)

Yangpyeong

Myeongseonsan (Mt. Myeongseong) and Sanjeong-ho (Sanjeong Lake)

Gwacheon

Anseong

Gapyeong

Goyang

Osan

Chapter 6: Chungcheong-do

Daejeon

Essentials

Exploring Daejeon

Gyeryongsan National Park

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Entertainment and Nightlife

Gongju

Essentials

Exploring Gongju

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

The Rest of Chungcheongnam-do

Essentials

Buyeo

Geumsan

Boryeong and Daecheon

Taean Marine National Park

Seosan

Cheonan

Asan

Deoksungsan

Cheongju

Essentials

Exploring Cheongju

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Entertainment and Nightlife

The Rest of Chungcheongbuk-do

Essentials

Songnisan National Park

Chungju

Danyang

Chapter 7: Jeolla-do

Jeonju

Essentials

Exploring Jeonju

Shopping

Imsil

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Namwon

Essentials

Exploring Namwon

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

The Rest of Jeollabuk-do

Essentials

Muju and Deogyusan National Park

Gochang

Seonunsan (Mt. Seonun) Provincial Park

Byeonsan Bando (Mt. Byeon Peninsula) National Park

Daedunsan (Mt. Daedun) Provincial Park

Maisan (Mt. Mai) Provincial Park and Jinan

Gangcheonsan County Park

Sunchang

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Gwangju

Essentials

Exploring Gwangju

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Damyang

Essentials

Exploring Damyang

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Boseong and Yulpo

Essentials

Exploring Boseong and Yulpo

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Yeosu and Suncheon

Essentials

Exploring Yeosu and Suncheon

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Entertainment and Nightlife

The Rest of Jeollanam-do

Essentials

Mokpo

Muan

Jirisan National Park

Exploring Jeollanam-do

Naejangsan National Park

Wolchulsan National Park

Duryunsan Provincial Park

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Chapter 8: Gyeongsang-do

Gyeongju

Essentials

Exploring Gyeongju

Around Gyeongju

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Daegu

Essentials

Exploring In and Around Daegu

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Entertainment and Nightlife

Andong

Essentials

Exploring Andong

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

The Rest of Gyeongsangbuk-do

Essentials

Juwangsan National Park

Sobaeksan National Park

Yeongju

Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park

Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park

Geumosan Provincial Park

Uljin

Ulleung-do

Jinju

Essentials

Exploring Jinju

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Entertainment and Nightlife

Tongyeong

Essentials

Exploring Tongyeong

Shopping

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

The Rest of Gyeongsangnam-do

Essentials

Gayasan National Park

Changnyeong

Hadong

Hallyeo Haesang (Maritime National Park)

Goseong

Chapter 9: Busan

Orientation

Arriving and Departing

Visitor Information

City Layout

Getting Around

Where to Stay

Songjeong

Haeundae

Gwangalli

Jung-gu/Nampo-Dong

Seomyeon

Dongnae

Where to Eat

Haeundae

Gwangalli

Dongnae-Gu, Geumjeong-Gu and Pnu Area

Jung-Gu and Nampo-Dong

Top Attractions

Museums and Galleries

Temples

Historic Sites

Parks

Other Attractions

Organized Tours and Cultural Activities

Outdoor Pursuits

Shopping

Best Shopping Areas

Shopping A to Z

Entertainment and Nightlife

Performing Arts

Movie Theaters

Dance Clubs and Bars

Casinos

Chapter 10: Gangwon-do

Seoraksan National Park

Essentials

Exploring Oeseorak (Outer Seoraksan)

Exploring Naeseorak (Inner Seorak)

Around Seoraksan

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Gangneung

Essentials

Exploring Gangneung

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Odaesan National Park and Pyeongchang County

Exploring Pyeongchang County

Where to stay

Where to Eat

Chuncheon

Essentials

Exploring Chuncheon

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Shopping

The Rest of Gangwon-do

Essentials

Donghae

Samcheok

Wonju

Jeongseon

Yang-gu and the DMZ

Chapter 11: Jeju-do (Jeju Island)

Orientation

Arriving

Visitor Information

Getting Around

Where to Stay

Jeju-Si

Seogwipo

Outside the Cities

Where to Eat

Jeju City

Seogwipo

Outside the Cities

Exploring Jeju-do

Hallasan (Mt. Halla)

Jungmun Resort Complex

Beaches

Natural Wonders

Historical Sites

Museums

Temples

Theme Parks

Outdoor Pursuits

Boat Tours

Shopping

Best Shopping Areas

Shopping A to Z

Entertainment and Nightlife

Performing arts

Casinos

Bars

Outlying Islands

Udo

Marado

Chapter 12: Planning Your Trip to South Korea

Getting There

By Plane

By Car

By Train

By Boat

Getting Around

By Plane

By Train

By Bus

By Car

By Taxi

By Bicycle

By Ship

On Foot

Tips on places to stay

Temple Stays

Youth Hostels

Chapter 13: Useful Terms and Phrases

The Korean Alphabet and Pronunciation Guide

Basic Korean Phrases

Popular Korean Menu Items