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Moon South Korea: With Seoul, Busan & Jeju Island
Temples & Palaces, Mountains & Beaches, Nightlife & Street Food
Formats and Prices
- On Sale
- Dec 15, 2026
- Page Count
- 304 pages
- Publisher
- Moon Travel
- ISBN-13
- 9798886472073
Price
$13.99Price
$17.99 CADFormat
Format:
- ebook $13.99 $17.99 CAD
- Trade Paperback $24.99 $32.99 CAD
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- Flexible itineraries, whether you've got ten days to explore the best of the country or a shorter trip staying in Seoul
- Local flavors: Sample K-BBQ or Korean fried chicken in Seoul, try tteokbokki or kimbap at the food stalls in Gwangjang Market, or feast on fresh seafood in Jeju Island.
- Cultural experiences like a temple stay, renting a hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) to wear while visiting palaces and traditional villages, taking a taekwondo (Korean martial arts) class, or visiting popular K-drama filming locations
- Outdoor adventures like hiking Hallasan, a dormant volcano and the tallest mountain in South Korea, surfing Songjeong Beach in Busan, or taking in panoramic views from the Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car
- Exploring history through touring the DMZ and looking out at North Korea from the Odusan Observatory, or traveling back in time to the ancient city of Gyeongju
- The best of Seoul's shopping and nightlife: sing your heart out at a noraebang (singing room) in Gangnam, shop at K-beauty stores in Myeongdong, or browse traditional Korean crafts, antiques, and tea houses of the Insadong neighborhood.
- Full-color photos and detailed mapsthroughout
- Reliable background information on the landscape, customs and etiquette, and history
About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.
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