22 days in Seoul, Bangkok & Osaka Itinerary

Take a break from Seoul with a short trip to DMZ Haemaru Village in Paju, about 1h 25 min away. Spend the 19th (Wed) exploring nature at Bukhansan National Park. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Gyeongbokgung Palace, get great views at N Seoul Tower, appreciate the extensive heritage of Cheonggyecheon Stream, and get a taste of the local shopping with Namdaemun Market.

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Newark, USA to Seoul is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Korean Standard Time is 14 hours. In April, daytime highs in Seoul are 64°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Bangkok.

Bangkok is known for shopping, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at The Grand Palace, observe the fascinating underwater world at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World, take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), and shop like a local with Chatuchak Weekend Market.

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Getting from Seoul to Bangkok by flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of subway, ferry, train, taxi, bus, and car. The time zone difference moving from Korean Standard Time to Indochina Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Seoul in April, things will get warmer in Bangkok: highs are around 96°F and lows about 80°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Osaka.

Change things up with these side-trips from Osaka: Koya-cho (Koyasan Danjo Garan, Mt. Koya, &more), Kyoto (Ryogin-an Temple, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, &more) and Muko City Cultural Museum (in Muko). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Osaka Castle, find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan, ponder the world of politics at Mint Museum, and take in the pleasant sights at Himeji Castle.

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Getting from Bangkok to Osaka by flight takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, car, bus, taxi, and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Bangkok to Osaka is 2 hours. In April, Osaka is much colder than Bangkok - with highs of 68°F and lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.