16 days in Asia Itinerary

Witness the vibrant skyline of Hong Kong, an impressive urban territory on the southern coast of China.

To find reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Hong Kong trip itinerary maker site.

Istanbul, Turkey to Hong Kong is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Turkey Time to Hong Kong Standard Time is 5 hours. Traveling from Istanbul in December, you will find days in Hong Kong are much hotter (24°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (19°C). On the 21st (Sat), you'll travel to Taipei.

Situated in a basin between two mountain ranges, Taipei appeals to tourists with its blend of Asian cultures, living side by side amidst Japanese-era mansions and Taoist temples.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Millenium Hot Springs, Beitou Thermal Valley(Hell Valley), Raohe Street Night Market, and other attractions. There's still lots to do: browse the different shops at Taipei 101, take an in-depth tour of National Palace Museum, take in the natural beauty of Beitou Hot Spring, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Hsing Tian Kong.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Taipei trip planner.

You can fly from Hong Kong to Taipei in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, ferry, and taxi; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel to Hanoi.

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Hanoi trip tool.

You can fly from Taipei to Hanoi in 7.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Taipei to Hanoi is minus 1 hour. On the 3rd (Fri), you're off to Da Nang.

A curious mix of developed beachfront tourism and untouched local city life, Da Nang presents an often-overlooked but authentic and welcoming picture of central Vietnam.

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Getting from Hanoi to Da Nang by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Da Nang can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. You'll set off for Hue on the 4th (Sat).

Nestled on the banks of the Perfume River, the city of Hue remains most famous as the former home of the Nguyen Dynasty, the influence of which remains evident in local palaces, temples, forts, and museums.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Hue online route planner.

Traveling by car from Da Nang to Hue takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Hue can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. You'll set off for Hoi An on the 4th (Sat).

Indisputably one of Vietnam's most atmospheric destinations, Hoi An contains a World Heritage-listed old town boasting over 2,000 years of culture and history.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Hoi An route builder site.

Traveling by car from Hue to Hoi An takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. January in Hoi An sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C at night. You will leave for Ho Chi Minh City on the 4th (Sat).

Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Ho Chi Minh City travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Hoi An in January, expect nights in Ho Chi Minh City to be about the same, around 26°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 37°C. On the 4th (Sat), you'll travel to Phan Thiet.

An emerging coastal getaway, the city of Phan Thiet has always been known for its fishing industry and, in particular, as a center of fish sauce production.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Phan Thiet trip planner.

You can drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. You will leave for Bangkok on the 4th (Sat).

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

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Getting from Phan Thiet to Bangkok by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Bangkok are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. You'll set off for home on the 5th (Sun).