19 days in East Asia Itinerary

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Taipei, Taiwan
— 3 nights
Fly
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Seoul, South Korea
— 4 nights
Train
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Busan, South Korea
— 2 nights
Train
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Seoul, South Korea
— 1 night
Fly
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Taipei, Taiwan
— 4 nights
Train
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Chiayi, Taiwan
— 1 night
Drive
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Alishan, Taiwan
— 1 night
Taxi to Chiayi, Train to Taipei
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Taipei, Taiwan
— 1 night

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Taipei, Taiwan — 3 nights

City of Azaleas

Your day by day itinerary now includes Ningxia Nightmarket, Raohe Street Night Market and Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street). You'll find plenty of places to visit near Taipei: Shifen Old Street (in Pingxi) and Tamshui Old Street (in Tamsui). There's lots more to do: pause for some photo ops at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, deepen your understanding at National Taiwan University, and stop by Ximending.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Taipei online trip builder.

Paris, France to Taipei is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Taipei Standard Time (CST) is 7 hours. While traveling from Paris, expect somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Taipei, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can fly to Seoul.
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Seoul, South Korea — 4 nights

Pack the 11th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, brush up on your military savvy at The War Memorial of Korea, stroll around Banpo Hangang Park, and stroll through Cheonggyecheon Stream.

To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Seoul day trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Taipei to Seoul takes 5.5 hours. The time zone changes from Taipei Standard Time (CST) to Korean Standard Time (KST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. While traveling from Taipei, expect little chillier days and much colder nights in Seoul, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 9°C. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Fri) before leaving for Busan.
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Busan, South Korea — 2 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Songjeong Beach, Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory, Haedong Yonggungsa, and other attractions you added. On the 14th (Fri), hunt for treasures at Jagalchi Market, then take a stroll through Busan Gamcheon Culture Village, then take in the pleasant sights at Songdo Skywalk, and finally browse the different shops at Seomyeon Underground Shopping Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sat): kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Songjeong Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa, then head outdoors with Songjeong Beach, and finally make a trip to Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Busan attractions planner.

Getting from Seoul to Busan by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In April in Busan, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 10°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Sun) before leaving for Seoul.
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Seoul, South Korea — 1 night

On the 16th (Sun), explore the galleries of Gyeongbokgung Palace and then take some stellar pictures from N Seoul Tower.

To find reviews, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Seoul online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Busan to Seoul takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Taipei.
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Taipei, Taiwan — 4 nights

City of Azaleas

Your day by day itinerary now includes Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street). See even more of Taipei: take an in-depth tour of National Palace Museum, walk around The Botanical Garden, deepen your understanding at National Taiwan University, and make a trip to Elephant Mountain (aka Nangang District Hiking Trail).

To see other places to visit, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Taipei trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Seoul to Taipei takes 5.5 hours. Traveling from Seoul to Taipei, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Seoul in April, expect Taipei to be somewhat warmer, temps between 30°C and 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Chiayi.
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Chiayi, Taiwan — 1 night

Your day by day itinerary now includes Alishan Forestry Village & Hinoki Village. On the 21st (Fri), don't miss a visit to Alishan Forestry Village & Hinoki Village.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Chiayi road trip planner.

Traveling by train from Taipei to Chiayi takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You will leave for Alishan on the 22nd (Sat).
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Alishan, Taiwan — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Ciyun Temple, take in the pleasant sights at Alishan Shenmu Area, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shouzhen Temple, and finally take a peaceful walk through Alishan National Forest Recreation Area.

For ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Alishan trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from Chiayi to Alishan takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to travel to Taipei.
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Taipei, Taiwan — 1 night

City of Azaleas

Your day by day itinerary now includes Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 1, Zone C) as well as Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street). On the 23rd (Sun), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hsing Tian Kong, browse the different shops at Taipei City Mall, get engrossed in the history at National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine, then don't miss a visit to Keelung Harbor, and finally hunt for treasures at Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse for treasures at Cloudhues Yongkang, then relax before your flight at Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 1, Zone C), and then don't miss a visit to Fu Jen University Station.

To see other places to visit and tourist information, use the Taipei trip itinerary builder app.

Do a combination of taxi and train from Alishan to Taipei in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train.
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