20 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Wat Phra Singh. Visit Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan and Wat Ched Yot for their historical value. Spend the 22nd (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Wat Chiang Man, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, hunt for treasures at Night Bazaar, and appreciate the history behind Three Kings Monument.

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Chicago, USA to Chiang Mai is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 13 hours traveling from Chicago to Chiang Mai. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Chicago in November: high temperatures in Chiang Mai hover around 37°C and lows are around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to fly to Bangkok.

Get outdoors at Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex and Chao Phraya River. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Pho, hunt for treasures at Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), meet the residents at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World, and explore the galleries of Jim Thompson House.

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Getting from Chiang Mai to Bangkok by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Chiang Mai in November, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 29°C in Bangkok. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Siem Reap.

Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Kbal Spean. It doesn't end there: explore the ancient world of Ta Prohm and steep yourself in history at Angkor Thom.

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You can fly from Bangkok to Siem Reap in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Siem Reap can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to fly to Kuala Lumpur.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Fri): walk around KL Bird Park, explore the fascinating underground world of Batu Caves, and then admire the striking features of Petronas Twin Towers.

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Traveling by flight from Siem Reap to Kuala Lumpur takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Siem Reap to Kuala Lumpur, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In November, daytime highs in Kuala Lumpur are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Singapore.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Singapore Botanic Gardens and Thian Hock Keng Temple. Popular historic sites such as Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum and Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple are in your itinerary. Take a break from Singapore with a short trip to Sentosa Boardwalk in Sentosa Island, about 30 minutes away. There's lots more to do: stop by Chinatown, get to know the resident critters at Singapore Zoo, take in the views from The Helix Bridge, and enjoy the sand and surf at Changi Beach.

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Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): tour the water at your own pace with Saigon Boat Company, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, then ponder the world of politics at The Independence Palace, and finally get engrossed in the history at War Remnants Museum.

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Fly from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time to Indochina Time is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in December, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Hanoi.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Quarter, steep yourself in history at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake).

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Traveling by flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.