17 days in East Asia Itinerary

Beijing is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see Mutianyu Great Wall, see the interesting displays at National Museum Of China, get engrossed in the history at The Palace Museum, and get great views at Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Beijing attractions planner.

Algiers, Algeria to Beijing is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Algiers to Beijing is 7 hours. Traveling from Algiers in May, expect nights in Beijing to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 33°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can fly to Hong Kong.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Hong Kong Museum of History, take in the waterfront at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Victoria Peak (The Peak). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sat): get in on the family fun at Hong Kong Disneyland.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Hong Kong trip itinerary maker app.

You can fly from Beijing to Hong Kong in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Beijing in May, Hong Kong is warmer at night with lows of 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Shanghai.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): pause for some photo ops at Jade Buddha Temple, get great views at Jin Mao Tower, then take in nature's colorful creations at Yu Garden (Yuyuan), then take in the pleasant sights at The Bund (Wai Tan), and finally don't miss a visit to Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road). Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), then take in panoramic vistas at Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu), and then take in panoramic vistas at Shanghai World Financial Center.

To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Shanghai trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Hong Kong in May, with highs in Shanghai at 30°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to fly to Kyoto.

Kyoto is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jishu Shrine, hunt for treasures at Nishiki Market Shopping District, and step into the grandiose world of Nijo Castle.

To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Kyoto online attractions planner.

Fly from Shanghai to Kyoto in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and train. The time zone difference moving from China Standard Time (CST) to Japan Standard Time (JST) is 1 hour. Expect slightly colder evenings in Kyoto when traveling from Shanghai in May, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can fly to Tokyo.

Tokyo is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine, get engrossed in the history at Edo-Tokyo Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Senso-ji Temple, and get your game on at Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Tokyo trip builder.

You can fly from Kyoto to Tokyo in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In May in Tokyo, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Seoul.

On the 29th (Mon), take some stellar pictures from N Seoul Tower, then admire the natural beauty at Namsan Park, then get engrossed in the history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, and finally explore the world behind art at National Folk Museum of Korea. Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Changdeokgung Palace, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Cheonggyecheon Stream, and then admire the masterpieces at Leeum Art Museum.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Seoul trip maker app.

You can fly from Tokyo to Seoul in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.