14-Day Asia Itinerary on a Shoestring Budget

  1. Day 1: Explore Tokyo
    1 hour (13.5 km) From Narita International Airport

    Temples, Anime, Cuisine

  2. Day 2: Visit Mount Fuji
    2 hours (135 km) From Tokyo

    Hiking, Nature, Views

  3. Day 3: Bamboo Forest in Kyoto
    2 hours 40 minutes (465 km) From Mount Fuji

    Parks, Temples, Culture

  4. Day 4: Bike through Siem Reap
    2 hours (143 km) From Phnom Penh International Airport

    Angkor Temples, Alleyways, Cambodian Food

  5. Day 5: Sunrise at Angkor Wat
    30 minutes (7 km) From Siem Reap

    History, Culture, Sunrise

  6. Day 6: Hit the Beach in Phuket
    1 hour (39 km) From Phuket International Airport

    Beaches, Seafood, Nightlife

  7. Day 7: Island Hop Around Phang Nga Bay
    25 minutes (16 km) From Phuket

    Water Sports, Scenery, Adventure

  8. Day 8: Experience Hanoi
    40 minutes (30 km) From Noi Bai International Airport

    Street food, Culture, French Architecture

  9. Day 9: Sail Around Halong Bay
    2 hours (160 km) From Hanoi

    Caves, Kayaking, Views

  10. Day 10: Get Lost in Hong Kong
    30 minutes (38 km) From Hong Kong International Airport

    Street markets, Dim sum, Rooftop Bars

  11. Day 11: Visit the Giant Buddha
    45 minutes (26 km) From Hong Kong

    Cultural Icons, Views

  12. Day 12: Hike in Taipei
    40 minutes (50 km) From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

    Mountains, Forests, Monasteries

  13. Day 13: Stroll Around Jiufen Old Street
    1 hour (33 km) From Taipei

    Teahouses, Architecture, Views

  14. Day 14: Culture in Seoul
    1 hour (69 km) From Incheon International Airport

    Temples, Shopping, Nightlife

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tokyo National Museum (3 hours, £4)
  • Mount Fuji Park Entry (4 hours, £7)
  • Bamboo Forest Entry (2 hours, £2)
  • Angkor Archaeological Park Entry (1 day, £20)
  • Phuket Beach Access (whole day, free)
  • Phang Nga Bay Tour (whole day, £25)
  • Temple of Literature Entry (2 hours, £3)
  • Halong Bay Cruise (2 days, £36)
  • Ngong Ping Cable Car (3 hours, £13)
  • Ximending Shopping District (whole day, free)
  • National Palace Museum (2 hours, £6)
  • Jiufen Old Street (4 hours, free)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry (2 hours, £2)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £115

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding the Great Wall of China or the Himalayas to your itinerary. If you have less time, cut out one destination from the list.

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