22 days in Seoul, Bangkok & Osaka Itinerary

Step out of Seoul to go to Paju and see DMZ Haemaru Village, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. Spend the 19th (Wed) exploring nature at Bukhansan National Park. There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, take in panoramic vistas at N Seoul Tower, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheonggyecheon Stream, and wander the streets of Insadong.

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Newark, USA to Seoul is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 14 hours traveling from Newark to Seoul. In April, daily temperatures in Seoul can reach 64°F, while at night they dip to 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: contemplate the long history of The Grand Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Pho, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World, and admire the masterpieces at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC).

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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 when traveling from Seoul to Bangkok is minus 2 hours. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Seoul in April, with highs in Bangkok at 96°F and lows at 80°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Osaka.

Get out of town with these interesting Osaka side-trips: 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 much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Osaka Castle, get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Japan, contemplate the long history of Himeji Castle, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Byodoin.

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Traveling by flight from Bangkok to Osaka takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, car, bus, taxi, and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Bangkok to Osaka. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Bangkok in April; daily highs in Osaka reach 68°F and lows reach 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.