20 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

Discover the diverse history and culture of northern Thailand during a holiday in Chiang Mai, the largest and most significant city in the region.

Get some historical perspective at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan. Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chiang Man are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Spend the 4th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Ched Yot, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, make a trip to Three Kings Monument, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Night Bazaar.

For maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Chiang Mai trip builder.

Chicago, USA to Chiang Mai is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Chiang Mai is 13 hours. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Chicago in November; daily highs in Chiang Mai reach 37°C and lows reach 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Bangkok.

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

Get in touch with nature at Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex and Chao Phraya River. Get some historical perspective at The Grand Palace and Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Wat Pho, admire the striking features of Jim Thompson House, admire nature's wide array of creatures at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine).

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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, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Bangkok, with lows of 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to fly to Siem Reap.

Once a small village in northwest Cambodia, Siem Reap now serves as a gateway to the Angkor region's World Heritage-listed temple and other attractions.

Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Bayon Temple and Angkor Thom will appeal to history buffs. Spend the 12th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Banteay Srei and explore the activities along Kbal Spean.

For photos, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Siem Reap trip planning app.

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. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Kuala Lumpur.

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): walk around KL Bird Park, then explore the fascinating underground world of Batu Caves, and then admire the landmark architecture of Petronas Twin Towers.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, use the Kuala Lumpur day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Siem Reap to Kuala Lumpur takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Siem Reap to Kuala Lumpur. In November in Kuala Lumpur, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Singapore.

A Singapore vacation reveals the many charms of a leading city-state and regional hub of culture, retail, and tourism.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum and Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple. Get a sense of the local culture at Singapore Botanic Gardens and Chinatown. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at Singapore Zoo, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Helix Bridge, take in the views from Sentosa Boardwalk, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple.

To see ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Singapore trip planning site.

You can fly from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November in Singapore, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

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.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): get a new perspective on things with Saigon Boat Company, then pause for some serene contemplation 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.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Ho Chi Minh City holiday app.

Getting from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City. In November in Ho Chi Minh City, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Quarter, contemplate the long history of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and then explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake).

To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Hanoi route planner.

Getting from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Mon) to allow time for the flight back home.