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Reaching your destination on the fastest and easiest route is a valuable way to save time in the fast-moving world right now. Online maps are a great solution to this, but they need to be reliable to actually save people’s time.
In this article, we’ll be exploring Naver Maps, Korea’s Google Maps but much better, and how this tool can help find restaurants, the cheapest routes, and estimate the time a journey will take. Keep reading to learn more about this online map and its features!
What Is Naver Maps?
Naver Maps is a navigation tool specially made for use in Korea, with great features for users to search for their desired location. It is the most commonly used navigation tool in the country, showing the best routes, travel duration, and other important information. Whether you want to find a business or a restaurant nearby, Naver’s website and app versions are both convenient and precise.
How To Use Naver Maps?
Anyone can use Naver Maps, even without a Naver account. All you need to do to use this free navigation tool is simply type the name of the location and click enter on the white tab displayed with the icon for “search”. Along with the destination map on the page, Naver will also show results with photos, sites, reviews, and other information about the location if available.
Naver Maps also takes user suggestions seriously and reflects them in real-time to improve its services and keep users happy. Many businesses can sign-up and let Naver share directions on how people can reach the place. We’ve explained that a little more in detail below.
How Can Businesses Sign Up for Naver Maps?
Businesses in the desired region have to be registered companies, and Naver Maps will use a plethora of location-based services and its AI technology to ensure accurate directions are given to users. This is an automatic process, and businesses do not have to go through a separate process to be on Naver Maps.
However, the Naver Maps API can be integrated into websites and applications through the services on the Naver Cloud Platform. This is great to ensure users can use the Naver Maps within the sites and applications they use, apart from the main site. With great data and machine learning, Naver makes this delivery a smooth and efficient process for business operators that want the Naver Maps API as part of their business.
Below, we’ve explained in detail how Naver Maps helps people discover great restaurants with ease.
Convenience of Naver Maps to Choose the Ideal Restaurant
Traveling in Korea, especially for tourists, can be challenging if they can’t speak Korean. Naver Maps is a great solution for this, helping people travel better and reach their destination with ease. Food is one of the most sought-out Korean specialties for both locals and tourists. Here’s how Naver Maps stands tall as a convenient navigation tool!
Shows Restaurants Near You
Simply selecting your location will show recommended restaurants, along with a review with their rating out of 5 stars and feedback from other people.
Sets to Device Language
Naver Maps is offered in Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and English. However, Naver Maps is supposed to be set and respond to the device’s settings. If this doesn’t happen automatically, users can do it by following the steps below.
- Click the three lines at the top right, next to the search bar
- Click Settings
- Select Language
- Then, you can select your desired language.
Precise Routes and Smart Around Service
Naver Maps is so popular because of how accurate its routes are to whichever place you want to visit. The tool shows directions, durations, and prices for all means of transportation, from walking to using the bus or subway. The first recommended route is the cheapest for the convenience of users, especially because traveling in Korea can be expensive.
The ‘Smart Around’ service is great, showing recommendations based on your recent visits and favorite saved locations with the help of Naver’s AI technology. This can help you choose and order from restaurants that meet your preferences.
Restaurant Ratings and Pictures
The best part is that you can discover a restaurant on Naver Maps and decide if it’s a good place for you based on its rating and reviews in the form of blogs along with short feedback too. Reviews have lots of information about the experience, from the ambiance to how much tips an employee is paid. It also has photos of the place, sometimes with the menu displayed as well. It also shows information about the restaurant’s opening and closing times, delivery options, and more.
You can also request a reservation with Naver’s booking option integration with the map, but you do need a Naver account to access this feature. However, some restaurants may simply instruct you to call them for reservations in their description. Naver Maps also shows similar recommendations based on your search and ensures that its users have found the most suitable restaurant for them.
Finding a Great Restaurant Has Never Been Easier!
Naver Maps makes life convenient by showing users the best routes possible along with information to choose the perfect restaurant. With more localized services, it is a much better option than Google Maps for anybody in Korea. It also has better language support than its Korean competitors, making it perfect for tourists and ex-pats still learning the language.
Using Naver Maps with a Naver account can give users access to saving locations and adding them to their favorites. People can also make reservations and enjoy Naver Maps’ recommendations. If you’re in Korea, Naver Maps is a great tool to navigate around the country!