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Grâce à une escale à Séoul de quelques heures le 9 avril prochain, nous pourrons faire une petite excursion à Incheon dans un temple. Est-ce qu'à cette date les cerisiers seront en fleurs?
Sylvie
Cerisiers en fleur à Séoul début avril?
by Sylvsteph
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Oui logiquement en pleine floraison.
" Veux tu vivre heureux ? Voyages avec 2 sacs. L'un pour donner, l'autre pour recevoir."
Johann Wolfang Von Goethe
Finalement, par 9 degrés, on n'a pas vu de cerisiers. On n'a pas dormir sur le vol Hanoi-Seoul, Vietnam Airlines nous a servi à manger à minuit puis mis les lumières à fond. On a pris une douche en arrivant à l'aéroport puis une excursion de 2h au Temple Heungryunsa à Incheon qui est très beau et très agréable. Nous étions 5 touristes pour l'excursion et une guide anglophone. On n'a pas vu d'autres touristes.
Voici les photos: http://www.rythmes-croises.org/...ex.php?/category/211
Il faisait bien froid mais ça nous a donné envie de revenir en Corée.
Sylvie
Je suis bien desolee pour vos cerisiers.
A une semaine pres, c'etait bon !
Bravo pour vos albums photos. Magnifique et agreable a consulter.
Nous partons nous meme au Vietnam et Cambodge en fevrier prochain, nous allons regarder tout ca de pres.
Amities
Sunhae
Amities
Sunhae
" Veux tu vivre heureux ? Voyages avec 2 sacs. L'un pour donner, l'autre pour recevoir."
Johann Wolfang Von Goethe
L'hiver s'est attardé cette année au Vietnam (nous n'avons fait que le centre et le nord) et nous avons eu bien froid en montagne. Il y a même neigé 2 semaines avant que nous y allions! Pour les cerisiers en Corée, c'était raté, mais l'excursion était très agréable malgré le froid.
Bonne préparation pour votre voyage. Attention, dans le nord il ne fait pas très chaud en février et en montagne, il n'y a pas de chauffage dans les hôtels. Fin mars, nous avons eu une météo similaire à février dans les montagnes du nord, à Sapa nous avions une couverture électrique mais pour le petit dejeuner, brrrr.... gardez bien vos polaires sur vous. A Cao Son, c'est moins touristique et plus sauvage, pas de chauffage mais de l'eau chaude quand même (quand les tuyaux ne cassent pas, sinon il faut attendre la réparation pour prendre une douche) et une belle cheminée pour faire du feu.
Pour la baie d'Halong on nous avait conseillé le coupe-vent, c'est très utile avec un polaire aussi.
Au centre nous avons eu entre 30 (Hoi An) et 20 degrés avec crachin (Hué). Au sud il parait qu'il fait tout le temps chaud et au Cambodge aussi, vous me raconterez.
Sylvie
Salut !
Nous n'irons pas dans les montagnes ni a Sapa. Par contre au programme les 2 baies d'Halong (terrestre et maritime), puis la meme chose que vous, avec en plus HCM, le Mekong et passage bateau jusqu'a Phnom Penh et Siem Reap. Promis on vous racontera. Petite question, que prevoyait votre circuit avec Amica en terme de prestations et si ce n'est pas indiscret quel a ete le prix ?
Amities de Coree
Barbara
Nous n'irons pas dans les montagnes ni a Sapa. Par contre au programme les 2 baies d'Halong (terrestre et maritime), puis la meme chose que vous, avec en plus HCM, le Mekong et passage bateau jusqu'a Phnom Penh et Siem Reap. Promis on vous racontera. Petite question, que prevoyait votre circuit avec Amica en terme de prestations et si ce n'est pas indiscret quel a ete le prix ?
Amities de Coree
Barbara
" Veux tu vivre heureux ? Voyages avec 2 sacs. L'un pour donner, l'autre pour recevoir."
Johann Wolfang Von Goethe
Les prestations d'Amica Travel comprenaient les 4 jours en montagne avec transports (train, voiture et chauffeur), hébergements et guide francophone, ainsi que la Baie d'Halong, bateau de luxe 10 personnes côté Bai Tu Long, moins fréquenté, nuit sur le bateau, 4 repas copieux et bons, trajet aller de Hanoi à Halong (3h30) et trajet retour de Halong à Tam Coc (baie d'Halong terrestre - 4h30) avec voiture et chauffeur. La Jonque est le Red Dragon sur ce site: http://www.indochina-junk.com/
Notre trajet: http://www.indochina-junk.com/itineraries/the-prince/halong-bay-and-bai-tu-long-bay-cruise-2-days.aspx
Pour le "pack Baie d'Halong", cela faisait 260 dollars par personne, soit 180 euros. Pas donné mais on n'a pas regretté, car le coin était calme, nous n'étions que 10 à bord, seulement 4 petites jonques sur la plage. Pas de bruit, pas de karaoke pendant la nuit. Pour l'aller, nous venions de rentrer de Sapa par le train de nuit, le chauffeur est venu nous chercher à l'hôtel où on avait pris une douche. Quand il a vu qu'on commençait à dormir dans la voiture, il a éteint la musique et n'a pas klaxonné pendant tout le trajet.
Sylvie
J'ajoute que pour la Baie d'Halong c'est utile de réserver par une agence. Ils présentent plusieurs devis, on n'a qu'à choisir au vu des prestations. Et pas de surprise de dernière minute, pas besoin de parler vietnamien. Il n'est pas utile de prendre un guide, car sur les bateaux il y a un guide anglophone et si vous parlez un peu anglais, cela suffit. Il n'y avait personne avec leur guide sur les bateaux.
Demandez bien si vous voulez du calme de préciser s'il y a un karaoke sur le bateau, combien de passagers maximum, etc. J'ai vu également sur les forums des gens qui disaient avoir été dérangés par les karaoke des bateaux voisins sur la partie la plus touristique. Je trouve que ça vaut vraiment le coup d'y passer la nuit, mais aussi d'y mettre le prix pour être vraiment au calme.
Sinon, pour le reste de votre voyage, si vous restez dans les villes touristiques, c'est très facile de se déplacer soi-même au Vietnam. Pour réserver un chauffeur ou un guide, une excursion, un train ou un taxi, les hôtels s'en occupent. Il y a aussi de nombreuses agences dans les rues et beaucoup de Sinh Café! Pour les hôtels, nous avions pris le guide du routard et noté des infos prises sur les forums. Les conseils des voyageurs sont toujours bons à prendre.
Avec une carte et des infos collectées sur internet, vous pouvez vous débrouiller sans agence pour la majorité de vos vacances. Combien de temps allez-vous rester au Vietnam?
Sylvie
Sinon, pour le reste de votre voyage, si vous restez dans les villes touristiques, c'est très facile de se déplacer soi-même au Vietnam. Pour réserver un chauffeur ou un guide, une excursion, un train ou un taxi, les hôtels s'en occupent. Il y a aussi de nombreuses agences dans les rues et beaucoup de Sinh Café! Pour les hôtels, nous avions pris le guide du routard et noté des infos prises sur les forums. Les conseils des voyageurs sont toujours bons à prendre.
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Sylvie
Nous partirons 2 semaines au Vietnam puis 1 semaine au Cambodge. Nous tenions absolument a faire la remontee du Mekong en bateau de Chaudoc a Phnom Pehn, puis de Phnom Penh a Siem Reap.
Avez vous eu des desagrements pendant le voyage, que vous n'anticipiez pas au depart ?
Et quel est le budjet nourriture a prevoir ?
Barbara
Barbara
" Veux tu vivre heureux ? Voyages avec 2 sacs. L'un pour donner, l'autre pour recevoir."
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Pour les repas, nous avons dépensé chacun 100 000 dongs par repas (3,30 euros environ), mais en prenant chacun un menu et une boisson (souvent une bière ou un jus de fruits frais pressés). Nous aurions pu nous contenter d'un menu pour 2 avec quelques bricoles en suppléments, mais c'était tellement bon que nous n'avons pas pu résister de goûter plus de choses et de prendre un menu chacun. On n'a pas voulu se priver pour une fois car ce n'était pas cher. Quand on est en vacances en France, on prend un sandwich le midi et un plat le soir, souvent sans boisson à part la carafe d'eau.
Il y a toujours des surprises qu'on n'anticipe pas au départ, mais on ne peut pas dire que ce sont des désagréments:
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- quand vous achetez des vêtements en soie de qualité, il ne faut pas s'attendre à ce que les prix baissent jusqu'à 5 euros quand même! Si on écoute le guide du routard, on s'achète des vêtements pour 4 euros! Mais si on veut de la qualité, le prix baissera jusqu'à 10-12 euros pour un haut en soie brodé ou pour un beau pyjama. Ils veulent bien baisser plus sur des articles de moins bonne qualité, mais quand vous descendez trop les prix, c'est non car c'est de la qualité.
- attention, si vous payez en euros, les commençants souvent calculent 1 euros = 25000 dongs (le prix à Noel dernier). Regardez bien chaque matin ou tous les 2 jours sur l'internet gratuit de votre hôtel quel est le cours, il est en ce moment à + de 30000 dongs. De même pour le change. Nous avons changé à l'aéroport d'Hanoi (taux le plus bas mais à 22h30, il n'y avait rien d'autre d'ouvert et il fallait qu'on prenne un taxi... Note hôtel à Hoi An faisait un bon taux. On a changé aussi dans un petit restaurant de rue à Hué, on a eu de la chance, ils nous ont demandé quel taux on voulait. Mais on m'avait dit de toujours faire attention, de recompter les billets...
- quand vous allez dans des coins pas trop touristiques, quelquefois quelqu'un vient pour vous montrer le chemin, vous fait la visite, vous montre un escalier que vous n'avez pas vu, etc. Souvent, à la fin, on vous demande d'acheter des cartes postales, ou alors on vous demande un pourboire. Comme on le savait, on préparait de l'argent pour donner avant qu'on nous demande, car ça évite qu'on nous le réclame, c'est plus "convivial" pour tous.
- presque partout où vous allez, il y a des gens (parfois des familles) qui veulent vous vendre des boissons (canettes de coca, de bière, bouteilles d'eau), et des souvenirs. J'ai trouvé que les gens étaient très débrouillards au Vietnam et nous avons rarement vu faire la mendicité; on a l'impression que les trois quarts de la population sont commerçants. Vous n'êtes pas obligée d'acheter, de toute façon on ne peut pas satisfaire tout le monde, mais si cela peut agacer au premier abord, surtout s'ils insistent beaucoup et vous suivent pendant des km, il faut penser aussi qu'ils sont pauvres et qu'ils font ça pour gagner leur vie.
- les paysages sont superbes, et tout à coup au bord de la route, il y a tout un tas de déchets jetés n'importe comment! C'est ça aussi le Vietnam! Il y a aussi beaucoup de constructions (ou de vieilles maisons qui tombent en ruines), le pays est jeune et se construit, quelquefois ça gâche un peu le paysage quand une autoroute est en préparation ou un pont.
- Hoi An est plus cher que Hanoi, si vous voulez ramener des souvenirs. Nous n'avons pas fait le Sud.
- les lieux moins touristiques, c'est super (Cao Son dans les montagnes du Nord), mais quand il y a beaucoup de km pour aller faire les courses, les prix des repas sont un peu plus chers (150000 par repas, toujours moins cher que chez nous, il n'y a pas de quoi se plaindre), et heureusement que les vietnamiens sont débrouillards, entre les pannes d'eau, le feu à allumer car pas de chauffage... C'est quand même dans ces moments-là qu'on s'amuse le plus, et quand on ne parle pas la langue, on se comprend quand même. Nous avons remarqué que les vietnamiens aiment beaucoup rire.
Je crois que c'est tout. A aucun moment nous n'avons eu de désagrément, à part la pluie à Hué pendant 3 jours, on se demandait si on allait avoir ça pendant les 2 semaines qui restaient. Sinon, on nous a beaucoup proposé de nous prendre en photo, personne n'est parti avec notre appareil photos.
Pour notre prochain voyage nous envisageons 2 semaines pour faire Ho Chi Minh, la remontée du Mékong aussi en passant par Chau Doc, Phnom Penh et Siem Reap/Angkor. Vous me raconterez.
En faisant des recherches sur internet, j'ai vu qu'il existe des formules bus, croisières, mais aussi en vélo ou les 2 pour le Delta du Mekong.
Sylvie
Barbara
Pour les repas, nous avons dépensé chacun 100 000 dongs par repas (3,30 euros environ), mais en prenant chacun un menu et une boisson (souvent une bière ou un jus de fruits frais pressés). Nous aurions pu nous contenter d'un menu pour 2 avec quelques bricoles en suppléments, mais c'était tellement bon que nous n'avons pas pu résister de goûter plus de choses et de prendre un menu chacun. On n'a pas voulu se priver pour une fois car ce n'était pas cher. Quand on est en vacances en France, on prend un sandwich le midi et un plat le soir, souvent sans boisson à part la carafe d'eau.
Il y a toujours des surprises qu'on n'anticipe pas au départ, mais on ne peut pas dire que ce sont des désagréments:
- des coupures de courant peuvent avoir lieu dans les hôtels, on en a eu une à Tam Coc de 24h (d'après ce qu'on nous a dit, c'est le gouvernement qui coupe tour à tour, c'est normal). donc prévoyez de toujours avoir vos batteries chargées, ne vous dites pas que ça attendra demain car demain, ça peut être coupé pour 24h et là, c'est dommage de ne plus avoir de batteries pour l'appareil photos).
- quand vous achetez des vêtements en soie de qualité, il ne faut pas s'attendre à ce que les prix baissent jusqu'à 5 euros quand même! Si on écoute le guide du routard, on s'achète des vêtements pour 4 euros! Mais si on veut de la qualité, le prix baissera jusqu'à 10-12 euros pour un haut en soie brodé ou pour un beau pyjama. Ils veulent bien baisser plus sur des articles de moins bonne qualité, mais quand vous descendez trop les prix, c'est non car c'est de la qualité.
- attention, si vous payez en euros, les commençants souvent calculent 1 euros = 25000 dongs (le prix à Noel dernier). Regardez bien chaque matin ou tous les 2 jours sur l'internet gratuit de votre hôtel quel est le cours, il est en ce moment à + de 30000 dongs. De même pour le change. Nous avons changé à l'aéroport d'Hanoi (taux le plus bas mais à 22h30, il n'y avait rien d'autre d'ouvert et il fallait qu'on prenne un taxi... Note hôtel à Hoi An faisait un bon taux. On a changé aussi dans un petit restaurant de rue à Hué, on a eu de la chance, ils nous ont demandé quel taux on voulait. Mais on m'avait dit de toujours faire attention, de recompter les billets...
- quand vous allez dans des coins pas trop touristiques, quelquefois quelqu'un vient pour vous montrer le chemin, vous fait la visite, vous montre un escalier que vous n'avez pas vu, etc. Souvent, à la fin, on vous demande d'acheter des cartes postales, ou alors on vous demande un pourboire. Comme on le savait, on préparait de l'argent pour donner avant qu'on nous demande, car ça évite qu'on nous le réclame, c'est plus "convivial" pour tous.
- presque partout où vous allez, il y a des gens (parfois des familles) qui veulent vous vendre des boissons (canettes de coca, de bière, bouteilles d'eau), et des souvenirs. J'ai trouvé que les gens étaient très débrouillards au Vietnam et nous avons rarement vu faire la mendicité; on a l'impression que les trois quarts de la population sont commerçants. Vous n'êtes pas obligée d'acheter, de toute façon on ne peut pas satisfaire tout le monde, mais si cela peut agacer au premier abord, surtout s'ils insistent beaucoup et vous suivent pendant des km, il faut penser aussi qu'ils sont pauvres et qu'ils font ça pour gagner leur vie.
- les paysages sont superbes, et tout à coup au bord de la route, il y a tout un tas de déchets jetés n'importe comment! C'est ça aussi le Vietnam! Il y a aussi beaucoup de constructions (ou de vieilles maisons qui tombent en ruines), le pays est jeune et se construit, quelquefois ça gâche un peu le paysage quand une autoroute est en préparation ou un pont.
- Hoi An est plus cher que Hanoi, si vous voulez ramener des souvenirs. Nous n'avons pas fait le Sud.
- les lieux moins touristiques, c'est super (Cao Son dans les montagnes du Nord), mais quand il y a beaucoup de km pour aller faire les courses, les prix des repas sont un peu plus chers (150000 par repas, toujours moins cher que chez nous, il n'y a pas de quoi se plaindre), et heureusement que les vietnamiens sont débrouillards, entre les pannes d'eau, le feu à allumer car pas de chauffage... C'est quand même dans ces moments-là qu'on s'amuse le plus, et quand on ne parle pas la langue, on se comprend quand même. Nous avons remarqué que les vietnamiens aiment beaucoup rire.
Je crois que c'est tout. A aucun moment nous n'avons eu de désagrément, à part la pluie à Hué pendant 3 jours, on se demandait si on allait avoir ça pendant les 2 semaines qui restaient. Sinon, on nous a beaucoup proposé de nous prendre en photo, personne n'est parti avec notre appareil photos.
Pour notre prochain voyage nous envisageons 2 semaines pour faire Ho Chi Minh, la remontée du Mékong aussi en passant par Chau Doc, Phnom Penh et Siem Reap/Angkor. Vous me raconterez.
En faisant des recherches sur internet, j'ai vu qu'il existe des formules bus, croisières, mais aussi en vélo ou les 2 pour le Delta du Mekong.
Sylvie
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Here are the routes I’m considering:
**Option 1: More mountain and nature-focused**
Tokyo: 8 nights, with day trips to Nikko and maybe the Izu Peninsula Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi/Mt. Fuji): 1 night. The place looks stunning, but I’m worried Mt. Fuji might not be visible due to the weather Kyoto: 6–7 nights (including a trip to Nara) Osaka: 1–2 nights, where I’d like to drop off my things to make the Kumano Kodo easier Kumano Kodo: 3 nights—an experience I haven’t seen much elsewhere, but I thought it sounded really interesting Hiroshima: 2 nights Miyajima: 1 night Takayama: 3 days Kanazawa: 3 days (From what I understand, the Osaka–Takayama–Kanazawa–Tokyo route is convenient for transport) Tokyo: 1 night (return)
**Option 2: More varied but a bit vague in parts**
Tokyo: 8 nights Kyoto: 7 nights (+ Nara) Osaka: 2 nights Kobe + Himeji: just passing through—I’m not sure if it’s worth a night Naoshima: 1 night—still pretty unclear for me Takamatsu: 2 nights. An interesting city, but I’m not sure how long to stay Shimanami Kaido: biking from Imabari to Onomichi, then heading to Hiroshima Hiroshima: 2 nights Miyajima: 1 night Kyushu road trip (Aso + onsens + Fukuoka): 5 nights (also pretty vague—I could fly from Fukuoka back to Tokyo) Tokyo: 1 night
**Option 3: More balanced/simplified**
Tokyo: 8 nights Kawaguchiko: 1 night Kyoto: 7 nights (+ Nara) Osaka: 2 nights Koya-san: 1 night Kumano Kodo: 3 nights Takayama: 3 nights Kanazawa: 3 nights Tokyo: 1 night
A few key points: I haven’t made any reservations yet, except for the flight tickets. I know my plans are too packed and will need to be adjusted. I’m specifically looking for advice on which stops to cut or shorten.
Here are the routes I’m considering:
**Option 1: More mountain and nature-focused**
Tokyo: 8 nights, with day trips to Nikko and maybe the Izu Peninsula Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi/Mt. Fuji): 1 night. The place looks stunning, but I’m worried Mt. Fuji might not be visible due to the weather Kyoto: 6–7 nights (including a trip to Nara) Osaka: 1–2 nights, where I’d like to drop off my things to make the Kumano Kodo easier Kumano Kodo: 3 nights—an experience I haven’t seen much elsewhere, but I thought it sounded really interesting Hiroshima: 2 nights Miyajima: 1 night Takayama: 3 days Kanazawa: 3 days (From what I understand, the Osaka–Takayama–Kanazawa–Tokyo route is convenient for transport) Tokyo: 1 night (return)
**Option 2: More varied but a bit vague in parts**
Tokyo: 8 nights Kyoto: 7 nights (+ Nara) Osaka: 2 nights Kobe + Himeji: just passing through—I’m not sure if it’s worth a night Naoshima: 1 night—still pretty unclear for me Takamatsu: 2 nights. An interesting city, but I’m not sure how long to stay Shimanami Kaido: biking from Imabari to Onomichi, then heading to Hiroshima Hiroshima: 2 nights Miyajima: 1 night Kyushu road trip (Aso + onsens + Fukuoka): 5 nights (also pretty vague—I could fly from Fukuoka back to Tokyo) Tokyo: 1 night
**Option 3: More balanced/simplified**
Tokyo: 8 nights Kawaguchiko: 1 night Kyoto: 7 nights (+ Nara) Osaka: 2 nights Koya-san: 1 night Kumano Kodo: 3 nights Takayama: 3 nights Kanazawa: 3 nights Tokyo: 1 night
A few key points: I haven’t made any reservations yet, except for the flight tickets. I know my plans are too packed and will need to be adjusted. I’m specifically looking for advice on which stops to cut or shorten.
Hello everyone,
Like Cedric13600, I’ve booked a flight ticket for 30 days / 29 nights in September 2026, from Beijing to Shanghai. We’re a couple in our sixties who love independent road trips.
I’d like to draw inspiration from the following private itinerary suggested by a travel agency:
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing Day 2 to 4: Beijing Day 5: Datong Day 6 & 7: Pingyao Day 8 to 10: Xi'an Day 11: Luoyang Day 12: Dengfeng flight Day 13 & 14: Chongqing flight Day 15 & 16: Lijiang Day 17: Dali Day 18: Kunming Day 19: Jianshui Day 20 & 21: Yuanyang Day 22: Travel via Guilin Day 23 & 24: Yangshuo Day 25: Guilin Day 26 & 27: Zhangjiajie flight Day 28 & 29: Shanghai Day 30: Departure from Shanghai
But to do this itinerary independently: 1. This schedule seems very ambitious to me—what do you think? 2. If it’s too packed, what would you remove as a priority? Thanks so much in advance for your help.
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing Day 2 to 4: Beijing Day 5: Datong Day 6 & 7: Pingyao Day 8 to 10: Xi'an Day 11: Luoyang Day 12: Dengfeng flight Day 13 & 14: Chongqing flight Day 15 & 16: Lijiang Day 17: Dali Day 18: Kunming Day 19: Jianshui Day 20 & 21: Yuanyang Day 22: Travel via Guilin Day 23 & 24: Yangshuo Day 25: Guilin Day 26 & 27: Zhangjiajie flight Day 28 & 29: Shanghai Day 30: Departure from Shanghai
But to do this itinerary independently: 1. This schedule seems very ambitious to me—what do you think? 2. If it’s too packed, what would you remove as a priority? Thanks so much in advance for your help.
Hello everyone,
I’m planning a 5-week trip between Yunnan and Sichuan from mid-October to the end of November 2026: Arriving in Kunming, I’ll do a loop in the far south of Yunnan via Thonghai, Jhiansu, Zhemi, Yuanyang, Nafa, Jinping, Mengzi, and Shilin (visiting markets, villages, and hiking), then head to northern Yunnan/southern Sichuan on the same theme (passing through Kunming again) via Dongchuan, Huize, Qiaojia, Puge, Xichang, Lanba, Butuo, Huolie, Dimo, Riha, Niuniuba, Meigu, Mabian, and Leshan, before arriving in Chengdu (where I’ll take my return flight to Paris). This would be a trip with a strong ethnic/rural focus. Since I’ve never traveled in China, I’d love to hear your thoughts on doing this solo. Are there public transport options in the region? What tips do you have for traveling through this area as smoothly and enjoyably as possible? I’ve done quite a bit of backpacking in the mountains of northern Vietnam and really enjoyed using local motorbike drivers. Is something like that available in this region (through local tourist agencies or hotels)?
What should I be cautious about? Are local tourist agencies (or hotels) offering tours and guides reliable? If you know of any specialized sites sharing tips or experiences, or names of local agencies, hotels, etc., please don’t hesitate to share them! :)
In short, all your advice (on any topic that comes to mind!) is very welcome. Thanks so much!
I’m planning a 5-week trip between Yunnan and Sichuan from mid-October to the end of November 2026: Arriving in Kunming, I’ll do a loop in the far south of Yunnan via Thonghai, Jhiansu, Zhemi, Yuanyang, Nafa, Jinping, Mengzi, and Shilin (visiting markets, villages, and hiking), then head to northern Yunnan/southern Sichuan on the same theme (passing through Kunming again) via Dongchuan, Huize, Qiaojia, Puge, Xichang, Lanba, Butuo, Huolie, Dimo, Riha, Niuniuba, Meigu, Mabian, and Leshan, before arriving in Chengdu (where I’ll take my return flight to Paris). This would be a trip with a strong ethnic/rural focus. Since I’ve never traveled in China, I’d love to hear your thoughts on doing this solo. Are there public transport options in the region? What tips do you have for traveling through this area as smoothly and enjoyably as possible? I’ve done quite a bit of backpacking in the mountains of northern Vietnam and really enjoyed using local motorbike drivers. Is something like that available in this region (through local tourist agencies or hotels)?
What should I be cautious about? Are local tourist agencies (or hotels) offering tours and guides reliable? If you know of any specialized sites sharing tips or experiences, or names of local agencies, hotels, etc., please don’t hesitate to share them! :)
In short, all your advice (on any topic that comes to mind!) is very welcome. Thanks so much!
Hi,
While researching South Korea, I came across the term "templestay," which refers to a Korean program that lets you stay in a traditional temple to discover Buddhism and Korean culture by living like the temple residents and doing activities like making lanterns. A templestay isn’t just for foreign tourists—on the booking site, I saw that some temples are more geared toward foreigners, with English-speaking monks.
I was wondering if it’s still worth it, especially in temples where the monks don’t speak English?
While researching South Korea, I came across the term "templestay," which refers to a Korean program that lets you stay in a traditional temple to discover Buddhism and Korean culture by living like the temple residents and doing activities like making lanterns. A templestay isn’t just for foreign tourists—on the booking site, I saw that some temples are more geared toward foreigners, with English-speaking monks.
I was wondering if it’s still worth it, especially in temples where the monks don’t speak English?
I'm 69 years old and heading to China, where most tourist sites are free or discounted for me. However, trip.com either refuses to let me book because the sites are free or doesn’t apply the discount. Does WeChat apply this discount if I book through them? How can I just reserve without paying and pay on-site? Is that possible?
How do I upload my passport to WeChat?
Thanks for your tips. Elisabeth
How do I upload my passport to WeChat?
Thanks for your tips. Elisabeth
Hi there,
I’d love to get some feedback on our 30-day / 29-night itinerary in China. We’ll be there in September as a family with two kids (6 and 10 years old). Do you think I should cut a few nights between Wulingyuan (Avatar Mountain) and Yangshuo? I’ve planned 15 nights total there. We’ll be on a round-the-world trip starting May 2026 and will need to do schoolwork with the kids. Hoping to fit it in during train rides!! Ever since I started planning this China itinerary, I’ve been discovering completely mind-blowing places I’d never heard of before—30 days feels way too short for China!!!
Here’s our itinerary:
Beijing - 4 nights Forbidden City Great Wall of China Temple of Heaven
Xi’an - 3 nights Terracotta Army Muslim Quarter & Great Mosque
Chengdu - 3 nights Zoo - Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Wenshu Yuan Temple
Wulingyuan (Avatar Mountain) - 3 nights "Avatar Mountains"
Zhangjiajie - 2 nights Tianmen Mountain
Furong Town - 2 nights
Fenghuang - 2 nights
Guilin - 2 nights Chuanshan Park Guilin Yaoshan Scenic Attraction Reed Flute Cave
Yangshuo - 4 nights Biking along the Yulong River Moon Hill Ruyi Peak Xianggong Hill
Shanghai - 4 nights Shanghai Disneyland Yu Garden / Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Bazaar
Thanks! Cédric
I’d love to get some feedback on our 30-day / 29-night itinerary in China. We’ll be there in September as a family with two kids (6 and 10 years old). Do you think I should cut a few nights between Wulingyuan (Avatar Mountain) and Yangshuo? I’ve planned 15 nights total there. We’ll be on a round-the-world trip starting May 2026 and will need to do schoolwork with the kids. Hoping to fit it in during train rides!! Ever since I started planning this China itinerary, I’ve been discovering completely mind-blowing places I’d never heard of before—30 days feels way too short for China!!!
Here’s our itinerary:
Beijing - 4 nights Forbidden City Great Wall of China Temple of Heaven
Xi’an - 3 nights Terracotta Army Muslim Quarter & Great Mosque
Chengdu - 3 nights Zoo - Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Wenshu Yuan Temple
Wulingyuan (Avatar Mountain) - 3 nights "Avatar Mountains"
Zhangjiajie - 2 nights Tianmen Mountain
Furong Town - 2 nights
Fenghuang - 2 nights
Guilin - 2 nights Chuanshan Park Guilin Yaoshan Scenic Attraction Reed Flute Cave
Yangshuo - 4 nights Biking along the Yulong River Moon Hill Ruyi Peak Xianggong Hill
Shanghai - 4 nights Shanghai Disneyland Yu Garden / Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Bazaar
Thanks! Cédric
Hi there,
We just got back from a 2-week trip to China as a couple, and before we left, the budget was the hardest thing to picture concretely. We found plenty of info on visas, apps, transport, and itineraries, but way fewer detailed breakdowns of what you *actually* spend on the ground.
So, we took the time to share our real budget for 14 days. In our case, we spent around 1,800 € per person, with a big chunk of that going toward round-trip flights at about 600 € per person. We were also pretty surprised by how affordable China can be once you’re there—transport is often cheap, and a lot of everyday expenses stay reasonable.
The trickiest part, in the end, was figuring out how to pay while you’re there, since it’s not always obvious if you’re not prepared. But once everything’s set up and you get the hang of it, it’s really smooth.
If this can help other travelers get a better idea before they go, we’ve broken it all down here:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/budget-2-semaines-de-voyage-en-chine/
Happy travels and enjoy your adventure! Hélia
Happy travels and enjoy your adventure! Hélia
Hi everyone,
I’ve been planning several itineraries for a trip to Japan with my wife but would love your insights before we start booking!
In short, we want to go during Golden Week, see late-blooming cherry trees, and have the freedom to get around with a rental car.
Here’s the plan:
18-day itinerary in Japan (April 25 → May 12)
Goal: freedom, late cherry blossoms, culture & nature
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Days 1–3: Tokyo (April 25–27) Arrival and adjustment (no car needed yet). Neighborhoods to visit: Shinjuku, Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Odaiba. Suggested activities: Ghibli Museum, Sumida River cruise, izakaya meals. Late cherry blossoms (yaezakura) possible at Shinjuku Gyoen. Pick up the rental car on the morning of April 27.
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Days 4–5: Mount Fuji & Hakone (April 27–28) Route: Tokyo → Kawaguchiko/Hakone (~2 h).
Activities: Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda (Fuji views + late cherry blossoms) Onsen baths, Hakone Open-Air Museum. Stay: ryokan with onsen and views of Mount Fuji.
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Days 6–7: Takayama & Shirakawa-go (April 29–30) Route: Hakone → Takayama (~4 h).
Activities: Preserved old town, sake breweries, UNESCO village of Shirakawa-go. Stay: traditional minshuku (thatched-roof house). Cherry blossoms are finishing at this altitude — beautiful mountain/nature contrasts. ---
Days 8–10: Kyoto & Nara (May 1–3) Route: Takayama → Kyoto (~4 h 30).
Activities in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari (red torii gates), Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama, Gion (geisha district).
Day trip to Nara: Free-roaming deer in Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Stay: Kyoto (3 nights).
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Day 11: Osaka or Himeji (May 4) Route: Kyoto → Osaka (~1 h) or Himeji (~1 h 30).
Option 1: Osaka → modern vibe, street food, castle. Option 2: Himeji → stunning UNESCO-listed castle. Stay: Osaka.
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Days 12–13: Kanazawa (May 5–6) Route: Osaka → Kanazawa (~4 h 30).
Activities: Kenroku-en Garden (gorgeous in spring), Omicho Market, samurai district. Stay: Kanazawa.
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Days 14–15: Northern Japan – Aomori / Hirosaki (May 7–8) Route: Kanazawa → Aomori (~7 h, possible to break via Sendai).
Activities: Hirosaki Castle Park (peak bloom early May). Northern onsen (e.g., Sukayu). Stay: Hirosaki or Aomori.
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Days 16–17: Nikko (May 9–10) Route: Aomori → Nikko (~6 h).
Activities: Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji. Stay: Nikko.
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Day 18: Return to Tokyo & Relax in Kamakura (May 11–12) Route: Nikko → Kamakura (~3 h) → Tokyo (~1 h).
Activities: Great Buddha, Zen temples, seaside at Enoshima. Final night: Tokyo before the return flight.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
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Days 1–3: Tokyo (April 25–27) Arrival and adjustment (no car needed yet). Neighborhoods to visit: Shinjuku, Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Odaiba. Suggested activities: Ghibli Museum, Sumida River cruise, izakaya meals. Late cherry blossoms (yaezakura) possible at Shinjuku Gyoen. Pick up the rental car on the morning of April 27.
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Days 4–5: Mount Fuji & Hakone (April 27–28) Route: Tokyo → Kawaguchiko/Hakone (~2 h).
Activities: Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda (Fuji views + late cherry blossoms) Onsen baths, Hakone Open-Air Museum. Stay: ryokan with onsen and views of Mount Fuji.
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Days 6–7: Takayama & Shirakawa-go (April 29–30) Route: Hakone → Takayama (~4 h).
Activities: Preserved old town, sake breweries, UNESCO village of Shirakawa-go. Stay: traditional minshuku (thatched-roof house). Cherry blossoms are finishing at this altitude — beautiful mountain/nature contrasts. ---
Days 8–10: Kyoto & Nara (May 1–3) Route: Takayama → Kyoto (~4 h 30).
Activities in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari (red torii gates), Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama, Gion (geisha district).
Day trip to Nara: Free-roaming deer in Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Stay: Kyoto (3 nights).
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Day 11: Osaka or Himeji (May 4) Route: Kyoto → Osaka (~1 h) or Himeji (~1 h 30).
Option 1: Osaka → modern vibe, street food, castle. Option 2: Himeji → stunning UNESCO-listed castle. Stay: Osaka.
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Days 12–13: Kanazawa (May 5–6) Route: Osaka → Kanazawa (~4 h 30).
Activities: Kenroku-en Garden (gorgeous in spring), Omicho Market, samurai district. Stay: Kanazawa.
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Days 14–15: Northern Japan – Aomori / Hirosaki (May 7–8) Route: Kanazawa → Aomori (~7 h, possible to break via Sendai).
Activities: Hirosaki Castle Park (peak bloom early May). Northern onsen (e.g., Sukayu). Stay: Hirosaki or Aomori.
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Days 16–17: Nikko (May 9–10) Route: Aomori → Nikko (~6 h).
Activities: Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji. Stay: Nikko.
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Day 18: Return to Tokyo & Relax in Kamakura (May 11–12) Route: Nikko → Kamakura (~3 h) → Tokyo (~1 h).
Activities: Great Buddha, Zen temples, seaside at Enoshima. Final night: Tokyo before the return flight.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
hi! Is it easy to use for paying for all the small purchases at the markets? INSTALLATION AND USE WITHOUT ISSUES—do you also need a VPN for China?
Secondly, for using phone and internet, I have Orange—is it reliable, or should I go with Airalo instead?
Hi there,
The info I found on the forum is a bit outdated, so I’m asking again!
1) What budget should I plan for 15 days, given that hotels with breakfast, transfers, and transport are already paid for? I know it depends on the person, but I’d love a rough idea. For meals, we’re thinking simple street food or small local restaurants.
2) I’ve heard that credit cards (we each have a Revolut + 1 Visa Premier) aren’t widely used and that it’s better to have cash. Can you confirm?
3) Are foreign credit cards still not accepted at bank ATMs? Still 7-Eleven or the Post Office? And what about American Express?
Thanks in advance, Best regards
The info I found on the forum is a bit outdated, so I’m asking again!
1) What budget should I plan for 15 days, given that hotels with breakfast, transfers, and transport are already paid for? I know it depends on the person, but I’d love a rough idea. For meals, we’re thinking simple street food or small local restaurants.
2) I’ve heard that credit cards (we each have a Revolut + 1 Visa Premier) aren’t widely used and that it’s better to have cash. Can you confirm?
3) Are foreign credit cards still not accepted at bank ATMs? Still 7-Eleven or the Post Office? And what about American Express?
Thanks in advance, Best regards
I'm planning a 19-day itinerary in Japan this summer.
For a first trip, Kyoto seems like a must. For the rest, I'm torn between:
- Matsumoto, Takayama, Kanazawa for 5 to 6 days
- Kyoto 4 days
- Nara 2 days
- Koyasan 1 day
- Hakone/Mount Fuji 2 to 3 days
- Tokyo 3 days
Or dedicating the first 6 days to Kyushu.
Maybe there’s less traditional Japan in Kyushu compared to the Japanese Alps? Maybe Kyushu is less crowded? Thanks for your thoughts!
Or dedicating the first 6 days to Kyushu.
Maybe there’s less traditional Japan in Kyushu compared to the Japanese Alps? Maybe Kyushu is less crowded? Thanks for your thoughts!
Hello,
We’re planning a 17-day trip to South Korea in October 2026 with my husband and our daughters, who’ll be 9 years old.
I’d love to get your thoughts on our draft itinerary.
First, some key details:
1/ Jeju Island is a must for us. I’ve personally dreamed of going there for years after reading a novel about it. 2/ Our girls are used to road-trip style travel since they were born, so this kind of trip won’t be an issue for them. 3/ We plan to travel by train, except on Jeju where we’ll rent a car (we already have an international driver’s permit).
Itinerary:
Seoul: 1 arrival day at 10 AM + 4 full days Gyeongju: 2 days Busan: 3 days Jeju: 4 days Seoul: 2 days
Thanks for your feedback! Have a great day,
Sabrina
We’re planning a 17-day trip to South Korea in October 2026 with my husband and our daughters, who’ll be 9 years old.
I’d love to get your thoughts on our draft itinerary.
First, some key details:
1/ Jeju Island is a must for us. I’ve personally dreamed of going there for years after reading a novel about it. 2/ Our girls are used to road-trip style travel since they were born, so this kind of trip won’t be an issue for them. 3/ We plan to travel by train, except on Jeju where we’ll rent a car (we already have an international driver’s permit).
Itinerary:
Seoul: 1 arrival day at 10 AM + 4 full days Gyeongju: 2 days Busan: 3 days Jeju: 4 days Seoul: 2 days
Thanks for your feedback! Have a great day,
Sabrina
Hi there!
I’ll be in Hong Kong from December 31 to January 3, 2027.
Any recommendations for things to see or do?
I’ll be staying in the Kowloon district.
I’d love to visit Lantau Island—what’s the best way to get there? And would you recommend buying a skip-the-line ticket for the cable car? Also, is there an entry fee for the Big Buddha?
I’ll be in Hong Kong from December 31 to January 3, 2027.
Any recommendations for things to see or do?
I’ll be staying in the Kowloon district.
I’d love to visit Lantau Island—what’s the best way to get there? And would you recommend buying a skip-the-line ticket for the cable car? Also, is there an entry fee for the Big Buddha?
Hi everyone who’s reading this!
I’m heading to Taiwan soon and would love some up-to-date info on Wi-Fi. From what I’ve gathered, Taiwan offers it for free, but I’ve heard it’s not secure since it’s not protected by a "password." Since I’ve been traveling outside the EU for years without a local SIM card, I only use Wi-Fi in hotels, restaurants, and cafés. For me, that’s more than enough. So, my question is: Do these places secure their Wi-Fi with a "password"? If not, does buying a SIM card or eSIM seem like the only alternative?
Also, if any of you have recommendations for budget-friendly hotels in the main "cities," I’d love to hear them!
Thanks in advance for your replies! !
I’m heading to Taiwan soon and would love some up-to-date info on Wi-Fi. From what I’ve gathered, Taiwan offers it for free, but I’ve heard it’s not secure since it’s not protected by a "password." Since I’ve been traveling outside the EU for years without a local SIM card, I only use Wi-Fi in hotels, restaurants, and cafés. For me, that’s more than enough. So, my question is: Do these places secure their Wi-Fi with a "password"? If not, does buying a SIM card or eSIM seem like the only alternative?
Also, if any of you have recommendations for budget-friendly hotels in the main "cities," I’d love to hear them!
Thanks in advance for your replies! !
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to China for two at the beginning of April and want to spend 2 nights in the Longji Rice Terraces—either in Dazhai, Tiantouzhaï, or Ping'an. I’ve seen that most of the hotels are made of bamboo, and you can hear every little noise. Since my husband is a very light sleeper, he’d really like to be sure he’ll get a good night’s rest. Can you recommend any quiet, well-soundproofed hotels in the area?
Thanks in advance! !
We’re planning a trip to China for two at the beginning of April and want to spend 2 nights in the Longji Rice Terraces—either in Dazhai, Tiantouzhaï, or Ping'an. I’ve seen that most of the hotels are made of bamboo, and you can hear every little noise. Since my husband is a very light sleeper, he’d really like to be sure he’ll get a good night’s rest. Can you recommend any quiet, well-soundproofed hotels in the area?
Thanks in advance! !
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out to you because I’m planning our next big trip (Japan is really tempting us for the autumn!) and I have to admit, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed.
My husband and I have always loved traveling, and at 75, we have no intention of stopping... But I find that everything’s getting so complicated. I try to be "modern" by booking online, but as soon as there’s a problem, we hit a wall.
A friend nearly missed her departure last year because of a visa issue that wasn’t explained properly on a website... and no one to call for help, just automated messages.
It makes me a little nervous to be alone in front of a screen so far away, especially since at our age, we like knowing there’s real support if our health takes a turn while we’re there.
Anyway, I’m tired of seeing my file passed from one person to another without ever having the same contact... Do you know of any small, trustworthy agencies or people who still work the "old-fashioned" way and really look after their clients? I love my independence, but I need a real face behind my project.
Thanks in advance for your advice, and I look forward to reading your replies, Catherine
I’m reaching out to you because I’m planning our next big trip (Japan is really tempting us for the autumn!) and I have to admit, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed.
My husband and I have always loved traveling, and at 75, we have no intention of stopping... But I find that everything’s getting so complicated. I try to be "modern" by booking online, but as soon as there’s a problem, we hit a wall.
A friend nearly missed her departure last year because of a visa issue that wasn’t explained properly on a website... and no one to call for help, just automated messages.
It makes me a little nervous to be alone in front of a screen so far away, especially since at our age, we like knowing there’s real support if our health takes a turn while we’re there.
Anyway, I’m tired of seeing my file passed from one person to another without ever having the same contact... Do you know of any small, trustworthy agencies or people who still work the "old-fashioned" way and really look after their clients? I love my independence, but I need a real face behind my project.
Thanks in advance for your advice, and I look forward to reading your replies, Catherine
Hi everyone,
I’m planning our trip to Japan from March 21 to April 11, 2026. We’re planning to travel by plane for long distances (Okinawa) and by train for the rest. I’d like to know if renting a car is easy and, most importantly, if driving with road signs written in Japanese isn’t too complicated. For trains, are there any tips to save money?
Thanks for your advice!
I’m planning our trip to Japan from March 21 to April 11, 2026. We’re planning to travel by plane for long distances (Okinawa) and by train for the rest. I’d like to know if renting a car is easy and, most importantly, if driving with road signs written in Japanese isn’t too complicated. For trains, are there any tips to save money?
Thanks for your advice!
hi everyone, and first of all, I wish you all a happy new year and good health!
This coming October or November, we’re planning our first trip to Japan. The only downside is we’ll only have two weeks off.
For this first visit, I’m thinking of sticking to the Kyoto and Osaka area… saving Tokyo for another trip. Do you think that’s a good choice for a first-time visit?
I’ve put together a little itinerary below to get some feedback from those in the know. I’m only counting the days we’re actually there, not travel days.
Day 1: Kyoto Ginkaku-ji – Philosopher’s Path with stops at a few shrines temples Eikan-dō and Nanzen-ji visit to the Samurai Ninja Museum in the late afternoon
Day 2: Kyoto Fushimi Inari (allow 4 hours for the hike through the park) visit to Sanjūsangen-dō temple Shōseien garden participate in a tea ceremony
Day 3: Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera temple stroll through the historic district up to Kennin-ji temple visit Kennin-ji temple Yasaka-jinja shrine and Gion district in the late afternoon return to the hotel via Pontochō Street
Day 4: Kyoto visit Kinkaku-ji and Nijō Castle visit the Imperial Palace gardens end the day in the shopping streets (Shibkyogoku and Teramachi, among others)
Day 5: Kyoto Arashiyama area Togetsukyo Bridge, walk along the river, visit the Bamboo Forest explore the area up to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji temple
Day 6: Kyoto hike from Kibune to Kurama
Day 7: Kyoto day trip to Nara (full day)
Day 8: stroll around Kyoto before heading to Osaka
Day 9: Osaka Katsuo-ji temple, then head to Minoh Falls and hike back via the Minoh Trail end the day in the Osaka Castle area
Day 10: Osaka Himeji Castle and an afternoon in Osaka
Day 11: Osaka Osaka and return to the airport in the late afternoon for the flight home
Do you think this itinerary is doable? Are some days too relaxed or too packed? I was thinking of adding a trip to Lake Biwa and Uji, but in that case, I’d have to cut some things. Are those places worth dropping some of the planned spots? And if so, which ones would you recommend cutting or shortening?
Thanks in advance—I’m all ears for both positive and negative feedback! stephane
This coming October or November, we’re planning our first trip to Japan. The only downside is we’ll only have two weeks off.
For this first visit, I’m thinking of sticking to the Kyoto and Osaka area… saving Tokyo for another trip. Do you think that’s a good choice for a first-time visit?
I’ve put together a little itinerary below to get some feedback from those in the know. I’m only counting the days we’re actually there, not travel days.
Day 1: Kyoto Ginkaku-ji – Philosopher’s Path with stops at a few shrines temples Eikan-dō and Nanzen-ji visit to the Samurai Ninja Museum in the late afternoon
Day 2: Kyoto Fushimi Inari (allow 4 hours for the hike through the park) visit to Sanjūsangen-dō temple Shōseien garden participate in a tea ceremony
Day 3: Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera temple stroll through the historic district up to Kennin-ji temple visit Kennin-ji temple Yasaka-jinja shrine and Gion district in the late afternoon return to the hotel via Pontochō Street
Day 4: Kyoto visit Kinkaku-ji and Nijō Castle visit the Imperial Palace gardens end the day in the shopping streets (Shibkyogoku and Teramachi, among others)
Day 5: Kyoto Arashiyama area Togetsukyo Bridge, walk along the river, visit the Bamboo Forest explore the area up to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji temple
Day 6: Kyoto hike from Kibune to Kurama
Day 7: Kyoto day trip to Nara (full day)
Day 8: stroll around Kyoto before heading to Osaka
Day 9: Osaka Katsuo-ji temple, then head to Minoh Falls and hike back via the Minoh Trail end the day in the Osaka Castle area
Day 10: Osaka Himeji Castle and an afternoon in Osaka
Day 11: Osaka Osaka and return to the airport in the late afternoon for the flight home
Do you think this itinerary is doable? Are some days too relaxed or too packed? I was thinking of adding a trip to Lake Biwa and Uji, but in that case, I’d have to cut some things. Are those places worth dropping some of the planned spots? And if so, which ones would you recommend cutting or shortening?
Thanks in advance—I’m all ears for both positive and negative feedback! stephane
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Japan in April/May.
I’ll start my journey in Tokyo for 3 to 4 days.
I’d love your advice on accommodation, transportation, an itinerary, and whether a guide would be useful.
I’m traveling solo and could use a little reassurance.
Before I forget... how do payments work?
Thanks for your help, Petra
Thanks for your help, Petra
Hi there,
I’m looking for someone who could help me organize a trip to Japan for my niece and her son. I’ve seen that French-speaking guides are expensive, and the same goes for going through a tour operator.
Airline, local transportation, hotels, etc.
Thanks for your replies!
Betsyl