17 days in East Asia Itinerary

Pack the 4th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Hong Kong Disneyland. Spend the 7th (Fri) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Ocean Park. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy breathtaking views from Victoria Peak (The Peak), head off the coast to Lantau island, make a trip to Hong Kong Skyline, and get engrossed in the history at Hong Kong Museum of History.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Hong Kong online attractions planner.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Hong Kong is an approximately 28-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 11 hours traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Hong Kong. In April, daily temperatures in Hong Kong can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Shenzhen.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Shenzhen trip planner.

Drive from Hong Kong to Shenzhen in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Shenzhen are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. On the 7th (Fri), you'll travel to Zhangjiajie.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Tianzi Mountain Clouds and then identify plant and animal life at Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area of Zhangjiajie. On the next day, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

For photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Zhangjiajie road trip planning app.

You can fly from Shenzhen to Zhangjiajie in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly to Shanghai.

Shanghai is known for sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at The Bund (Wai Tan), get great views at Jin Mao Tower, admire the striking features of Jade Buddha Temple, and take in panoramic vistas at Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu).

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Shanghai vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in April, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Beijing.

Beijing is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Mutianyu Great Wall, get a sense of history and politics at Temple of Heaven, make a trip to Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), and get in on the family fun at Olympic Park.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Beijing road trip planning website.

Fly from Shanghai to Beijing in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Shanghai in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Beijing, with lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.