Lonely Planet 1st edition 2026.
See Korea in a new light with this Lonely Planet Experience guide, featuring insider tips from our team of travel experts so you can create your dream itinerary.
Korea is a playground for adventurers and beyond must-see sights like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gamcheon Culture Village there are unique corners, epic views and unexpected spaces waiting to dazzle you. Our on-the-ground experts have slurped noodles along Damyang's Guksu Geori, wandered through Jeju's oldest wooden building, and explored the evergreen islands of the Shinan Archipelago. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Experience Korea travel guide. Our Experience format reveals exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations so you can plan the ultimate adventure, including:
Covers: Seoul & Around, Gangwon-do, Gyeongsang-do, Jeolla-do, Jeju-do, Chungcheong-do, North Korea: The Final Frontier
