Summary/To do list Summary/To do list To do * Travel + medical Insurance * Customs (eat with left hand only?) * Basic language requirements * Destinations * Vienna * Budapest * China * Seoul * Japan * InstaBull * Daily travel plans (+backup) * Vienna * Budapest * China * Seoul * Japan * InstaBull * Hotels * Vienna * Budapest * China * Seoul * Japan * InstaBull * Internet provisions * Vienna * Budapest * China * Seoul * Japan * InstaBull * * Food locations (+backup) * Vienna * Budapest * China * Seoul * Japan * InstaBull * Check * Visa requirements Pack * 3 months worth of medication + doctors notes (possibly pre-translated) * Eki (station) Stamp book / Buy when in Japan China Chengdu (24th-26th) 24.07 - 26.07 23.07 - 24.07 Travel day to Beijing 23.07 Travel overnightLeave 5pm 24.07 Arrival in Chengdu Travel to Chengdu A: First, Take Metro line 18 from T1/T2 Station of Tianfu Airport(T1/T2航站楼天府机场) to Chengdu South Railway Station(火车南站) B: Then, Transfer Metro Line 7 to Chengdu East Railway Station(天府广场) from Chengdu South Railway Station(火车南站) Alt:https://www.trip.com/airport-transfers/chengdu/airport-ctu/ Taxi transfer (pretty cheap) Check in by 17:30 Travel to Chunxi Road for food and walk around Dinner Evening tour @ 7pm: Starts at Chunxi Road Metro station Exit C 6 stops from hotel on line 2 (orange) https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/69080-marco-polo-s-chengdu-travel-walk-modern-vibes-ancient-history Travel back to hotel 25.07 - PANDAS 7:00 Breakfast (from 6.30) 7:45: travel to Panda research base Get your Didi drop off location at the West Gate entrance. Buy ticket https://uk.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/chengdu/chengdu-research-base-of-giant-panda-breeding-76342?curr=USD&locale=en-GB&poiType=3&ext-list=city_category_card_detail&ext-parentid=56326873&ext-seoslug=chengdu Buy shuttle there? 8:30-12:30 Return to Chengdu, people’s park via DIDI * People's Park * traditional tea house * watch locals playing mahjong Wuhou Shrine via DIDI or metro to Gaoshengqiao via Chengdu University of TCM OR Chunxi Road 10 min walk to Wuhou Shrine via Gaoshengqiao station https://www.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/chengdu/chengdu-wuhou-shrine-museum-76341?curr=USD&locale=en-XX&poiType=3&scene=ticket&ext-list=city_category_list_detail&ext-mixlist=ticket_main&ext-listlocate=0&lasttraceid=646a5f60-4dfa-45df-c78c-178326555a79 Return to hotel: Walk to: Gaoshengqiao Metro Station * About a 10-minute walk from Jinli. Take: * Line 3 towards Chengdu Medical College. * Ride to Chunxi Road Station (about 5 stops). Xian (26th - 27th) 26.07 - Exploring Xian Breakfast, then, Travel from Chengdudong to Xian 26.07: Exploring Xian Eat at Xianbei food court Leave @ 12:45 Travel to Yongningmeng Line 2 Drop off luggage @hotel Wander to bell tower and muslim quarter. Get a bite to eat Sunset tour @5pm with bike at South Gate https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/xi-an-l270/xi-an-small-group-city-wall-bike-tour-with-guide-in-sunset-t1220611?ranking_uuid=98a4f437-b3d6-41b4-995c-9cce8fc4e9e4&date_from=2026-07-26 Please go to Yong Ning Men（South Entrance）Ticket House, and the guide will be there waiting for you. You may want to download the App WeChat and add on "Laura-4ever" 24-hrs before your activity time, so that she can arrange the local guide and send you the specific meeting location in time. 27.07 - Terracotta soldiers and travel 27.07 Xian AM and Beijing PM 07:00 – Breakfast. Check out w luggage 7:50 - Buy DiDi to terracotta museum car park. 8:45 https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/xi-an-l270/xi-an-terracotta-army-6-pax-mini-group-or-private-tour-t783639/?ranking_uuid=b20fd079-b5d6-44a2-afc7-cb92b2ee9a65&q=Xi%27an+terracotta+with+pickup&date_from=2026-07-27&date_to=2026-07-27&adults=2 Pick up luggage. Travel to Xianbei via DiDi (@ 12) Or tour with pick up and leave it at hotel. Return around Xian to Beijing aim for 14.26 Beijing (28th - 30th) 25.07 - 27.07 Beijing Wifi/ Data (Esim means no need for VPN) Lebara (Not so good) via Lebara (roaming add on) Travel esim: If you have problems with accessing the internet while abroad, please check your data settings and manually set them as below: APN name: uk.lebara.mobi Username: WAP Password: WAP Restart your phone after you have set your data settings For help on how to do this on your specific handset click here Alternative providers: Holafly: £24 for unlimited data For 10 days incl. Korea; https://uk.trip.com/things-to-do/detail/53873746?ext-mixlist=activity_main&locale=en-XX&curr=GBP Trip: 30GB - £8.98, 20GB: £6.60 https://www.revolut.com/esim/china-esim/ Airalo: China Asia: Translation and map apps WeChat has a great translation scanner. Microsoft, Apple, Baidu have good translation apps. If you’re using a VPN or eSIM, then Google will still work. * Google translate with the Chinese pack * Baidu translate as backup * Download Amap (Gaode) for exact routes Paying/Spending Most people use both AliPay and WeChat for purchases. AliPay has great customer support. WeChat doesn’t, and they tend to flag new accounts with foreign numbers and bank accounts as potentially fraudulent scammers so they might flag your account for no reason. Upload your passport and bank or credit cards to both. Verify that they work before entering China. Use it for a small test payment * Use DIDI app inside of Alipay for rides Metro Map * Pay on Alipay (Scan in and out and then it deducts from card). USe the Alipay Transport QR code. (Directly on scanner) * Otherwise, use ticker machine change language, then scan alipay (via Scan) to pay for it to print paper ticket. https://www.booking.com/hotel/cn/novotelxinqiao.en-gb.html?label=hotel-178158_Aff-356290269600_T-3_pool-couk_slice-99999&sid=f47034c8627f2eb720a3ed69f8457b7c&aid=356290&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-07-29&checkout=2026-08-01&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=oos%3D1%3Bprice%3DGBP-min-100-1%3Bmealplan%3D1%3Broomfacility%3D38&srpvid=a7f68dc834190177&srepoch=1781987196&matching_block_id=6251402_391327869_2_1_0_250716&atlas_src=hp_iw_title Near Chongwenman station Or (better breakfast) https://www.booking.com/hotel/cn/crowne-plaza-beijing.en-gb.html?label=hotel-178158_Aff-356290269600_T-3_pool-couk_slice-99999&sid=f47034c8627f2eb720a3ed69f8457b7c&aid=356290&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-07-29&checkout=2026-08-01&dest_id=-1898541&dest_type=city&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=oos%3D1%3Bprice%3DGBP-min-110-1%3Bmealplan%3D1%3Breview_score%3D80&srpvid=ecee5a17d2e6006c&srepoch=1781357227&matching_block_id=18598431_246089288_2_1_0_224184&atlas_src=sr_iw_title#map_closed Near Dongsi station Or Chaoyangmen Station https://www.booking.com/hotel/cn/beijing-dongfang-jingdi-tiananmen-wangfujing-branch.en-gb.html?label=hotel-178158_Aff-356290269600_T-3_pool-couk_slice-99999&sid=f47034c8627f2eb720a3ed69f8457b7c&aid=356290&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-07-29&checkout=2026-08-01&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=oos%3D1%3Bprice%3DGBP-min-110-1%3Bmealplan%3D1%3Breview_score%3D80&srpvid=b5f8926146c40f13&srepoch=1781989534&matching_block_id=1660138202_437912714_3_1_0&atlas_src=hp_iw_title Near Beijing station https://www.booking.com/hotel/cn/bei-jing-bao-chen-fan-dian.en-gb.html?label=hotel-178158_Aff-356290269600_T-3_pool-couk_slice-99999&sid=f47034c8627f2eb720a3ed69f8457b7c&aid=356290&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-07-29&checkout=2026-08-01&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=oos%3D1%3Bprice%3DGBP-min-110-1%3Bmealplan%3D1%3Breview_score%3D80&srpvid=b5f8926146c40f13&srepoch=1781989965&matching_block_id=25719902_246078718_0_1_0_456960&atlas_src=hp_iw_title#map_closed 28.07 Great wall visit and night tour 27.07 Train to Beijing - arrive 18:37 Arrive at Beijing Xi Travel to hotel and check in Dinner then early night due to great wall visit 28.07: Great wall visit Breakfast @ 6am Pick up https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/beijing-l186/beijing-mutianyu-great-wall-private-round-trip-transport-t658451?date_from=2026-07-28&_pc=1,2 Leaving on last day via beijing (7:40am) or Beijing nan (south) Towards Shanghai TianDongmen = Tiananmen square ________________ OLD PLAN Private transfer to Mutianyu and to hotel £95.63 5:30 - 11:30 Private transfer $70 Great wall tickets ~ 12:00 early check in and rest £ 12:00-15:00 Places to eat Travel to Qianmen Street Evening tour £90 - 127 18:30 - 21:30 Evening tour with bus (ends at qiamen st) Too early Travel to DongHuaMen Gate Forbidden City night tour (free bike/walking tour) Card transfer 15:30-19:00 Sunset tour meet at DongHuaMen Gate⁠I wear round glasses and ⁠carry a green-and-grey backpack. ⁠I’ll be wearing a gray hat. £40 worth Bike (10 rmb ea) Jingshan Park (2rmb ea) Taimiao ticket (2+15rmb ea) Dinner 29.07 - T. heaven, Lama Temple, S. palace, 30.07 - Beijing tour to Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Lama Temple(9:00 - 17:30) Breakfast 7:45 At hotel Travel to Tiantandongmen (temple of Heaven) - Exit A2 8:30-9:00 Meet tour guide £91.70 9:00 Full day tour w tickets & Peking Duck Bring a little cash for water 17.30: Tour concludes Summer Palace North Gate subway station Return to Qiamen Street if desired (55 minute on metro) 30.07 - Forbidden City Beijing XI (west) station 13:30pm -> Tianeman square 31.07: NEED TO STORE LUGGAGE (maybe at hutongs) Breakfast 7:00 At hotel Check out and travel to Nanluoguxiang Station on Line 8 is now equipped with a locker consisting of 21 cells of various sizes, including large, medium, and small. To use the locker, passengers can scan the QR code with their smartphones. (Store luggage) Then… Travel to Tiananmen Square Complete Forbidden City tour £55 8:00-12:00 Complete Tiananmen sq/ forbidden city Tiananmen Don/ Qiamen Street Tour 1 (8:00) Tour 2 (8:30) - DO this Lunch 12:00 Explore hutongs area (Nanluoguxiang hutongs) Travel to Beijing South Railway Station (25 minutes from the hutong) Leave by 16:00 Travel to Shanghai Shanghai (31st - 1st) Metro card https://www.booking.com/hotel/cn/campanile-shanghai-jing-an.en-gb.html?label=duc511jc-10CAYoMTitA0gzWANoUIgBApgBM7gBCcgBEdgBA-gBAfgBAYgCAagCAbgCwuvg0QbAAgHSAiRmZTQ1ODc2NC1iNzhiLTQ2NmMtOTlkZi1hZTg1YjM3NjljMzTYAgHgAgE&sid=77a58c5129664cdbbf965e5be51cc0f3&aid=390156&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-07-29&checkout=2026-08-01&dest_id=3245&dest_type=region&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=price%3DGBP-min-90-1%3Bmealplan%3D1&srpvid=6fad8632404b0076&srepoch=1782069047&matching_block_id=336622706_388892216_2_1_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title 1. People’s square and market 2. Jade Buddha Temple 3. Jing’an Temple 4. Go to Pudong via Bund sightseeing tunnel and go up a sky scraper ( jin mao, shanghai, shanghai world financial centre) 5. Nanjing road and then walk along bund dAy 2 1. Yu Yuan Gardens (opens at 9am) 2. Yu Yuan Old Street 3. Longhua temple 4. xijugiTianzifang Hotel: https://www.booking.com/hotel/cn/campanile-shanghai-jing-an.en-gb.html?label=gog235jc-10CAYoMTitA0gJWANoUIgBAZgBM7gBF8gBDNgBA-gBAfgBAYgCAagCAbgC9IPh0QbAAgHSAiQyYmIwNDUwMS0zNjQwLTQ2MTUtYjkzMi0zY2Y1OGFhMzViOWPYAgHgAgE&aid=356980&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-07-28&checkout=2026-08-01&dest_id=3245&dest_type=region&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=price%3DGBP-min-105-1%3Bmealplan%3D1&srpvid=99fd8c4fb7d90825&srepoch=1782071917&matching_block_id=336622706_388892216_2_1_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title 31.07 - Shanghai - temples and sunset sightseeing 01.08 - Shanghai: Temples and the skyline Breakfast 8:00 At hotel Buy Metro pass Travel to Jade Buddha temple (Jiangshing Road Exit 4) 9:00 - 10:00: Jade Buddha temple 40-60 RMB 9:00 - 10:00 Open from 8am (or earlier) purchase your admission at the on-site ticket window upon arrival Cover your shoulders and knees with your clothes. Do not point your feet at Buddha statues. Lived in monks. Can join in 10:00: Travel to Jing’an Temple (line 13 to 7) Start at Jiangning Road (line 13) or Changshou (line 7) if obvious when there. 10:30: Jing’an Temple 100 RMB 10:30 - 12:00 Open from 8am (or earlier) purchase your admission at the on-site ticket window upon arrival 12:00: lunch - nearby McDonalds Travel to People’s Square Walk towards and along Nanjing road to the Bund Alt: Could take metro from people’s square to Nanjing Road: (saves 20 mins of walking) Lunch at Xinya Dumpling (2nd floor) Travel to Shanghai Tower * Walk to East Nanjing Road Station. * Take Metro Line 2 (Green) towards Pudong International Airport/Guanglan Road. * Travel one stop to Lujiazui Station. * Leave via Exit 6 (or follow the signs for Shanghai Tower). * Walk 8–10 minutes to Shanghai Tower. Night cruise Core area 1. People’s square and market 2. Jade Buddha Temple 3. Jing’an Temple 4. Go to Pudong via Bund sightseeing tunnel and go up a sky scraper ( jin mao, shanghai, shanghai world financial centre) 5. Nanjing road and then walk along bund 1. Yu Yuan Gardens 2. Yu Yuan Old Street 3. Longhua temple 4. xijugiTianzifang 01.08 - Shanghai - strolling day Travel to Yu Yuan Gardens 8:15 Explore Yu Yuan Gardens CNY 60 8:30 - 9:50 https://www.klook.com/en-GB/activity/16738-yu-garden-admission-ticket-shanghai/ Visit Cheng Huang Miao (City God temple) CNY 20 9:50 - 10:20 https://www.klook.com/en-GB/activity/16738-yu-garden-admission-ticket-shanghai/ Book via the official WeChat account "Xi’an Chenghuang Miao" up to 3 days in advance. Tea shop w ceremony (£32) https://www.klook.com/en-GB/activity/157104-song-art-space-new-chinese-style-tea-drinking-experience-in-yu-gar/ Song Art Space is located at No. 19 Old Street, Yu Garden Mall, hidden in the bustling Yu Garden Old Street in the bustling city 11- 12: Explore Bazaar Travel to Xitiandi Line 10 - 2 stops (20 minutes) Lunch and explore area * The Refinery Gastro bar Travel to Tianzifang and the French Concession Take Metro Line 13 (towards Zhangjiang Road). Travel 1 stop to Madang Road Station. Change to Metro Line 9 (towards Songjiang South Railway Station). Travel 1 stop to Dapuqiao Station. Leave via Exit 1. Walk 5–8 minutes to Tianzifang. * RAC Bar & Cafe (Anfu Road): a brunch classic, famous for its crepes and its ever-lively terrace. Explore Seoul 02.08 - 04.08 s Use Naver Map or KakaoMap Kakao Taxi Buy a T Money card Even if you are a country which is visa exempt for travel to Korea, you will most likely still need a K-ETA (Korean Electronic Travel Authorisation). I had a panic two days before when I realised I needed to apply for one! It came through in about 1 hour so all good, but click here to check if you need one! Isaac Toast and Coffee Myeongdong. 02.08 - Travel & COEX mall 374765837(Shanghai) Travel to airport, leave by 8:15 Arrive 8:50. 03.08 Seoul (Monday) Grab bite at airport Purchase a T-Card/ticket + travel to Bongeunsa station Airport Convenience Stores: CU and GS25 branches at Incheon (ICN) and Gimpo (GMP) Airports carry special K-pop and character designs. Otherwise kiosk (change to English) buy ticket (AREX STOPS) Single-Journey Ticket 1. Go to the ticket vending machine (which features English, Chinese, and Japanese menus). 2. Select your destination and pay the fare (plus a 500 KRW deposit) in cash. 3. Collect your token and the deposit change. 4. Tap the token on the card reader at the turnstile to enter the platform. 5. Refund: When you arrive at your destination, insert your token into the Deposit Refund Machine near the exit to get your 500 KRW back 4pm: Travel to Coex mall Take Line 9 EXPRESS train from Gimpo Airport to Bongeunsa There is a timetable, but it’s very simple: you look on the signboard in RED LETTERS and the moving train icon is RED and there are English announcement: the express train is arriving. The express train is like eh every 10 mins or so, very frequent. And yes it runs both ways east and west Luggage storage for 4 hours: (PRE BOOK) 10.30-20:30 each day https://www.klook.com/en-GB/activity/148982-coex-mall-luggage-storage-in-seoul/ 5pm: Visit- Starfield library Then, leave and go to Bongeunsa Temple (Free) Store Information : COEX Mall E-109, first underground floor (artbox) 8pm: collect luggage Then, return to the mall, shop, eat and get luggage. 9pm: Check in - Myeongdong Take Seoul Subway Line 4 Check in https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/philstay-myeongdong-station-seoul.en-gb.html?label=r2r08--019ec55c-1866-7996-930e-d01b049c3814&aid=2097750&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-08-03&checkout=2026-08-05&dest_id=2000&dest_type=district&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=price%3DGBP-min-110-1%3Bmealplan%3D1%3Bdi%3D2000%3Boos%3D1&srpvid=79bb40f734b01cc8&srepoch=1781428856&matching_block_id=141299801_416506638_0_1_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/skypark.en-gb.html?label=r2r08--019ec55c-1866-7996-930e-d01b049c3814&aid=2097750&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-08-03&checkout=2026-08-05&dest_id=2000&dest_type=district&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=price%3DGBP-min-110-1%3Bmealplan%3D1%3Bdi%3D2000%3Boos%3D1&srpvid=79bb40f734b01cc8&srepoch=1781428583&matching_block_id=27337390_427577134_0_1_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/homjeu-redeu-myeongdong-seoul.en-gb.html?label=hotel-178158_Aff-356290269600_T-3_pool-couk_slice-99999&sid=f47034c8627f2eb720a3ed69f8457b7c&aid=356290&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-08-03&checkout=2026-08-06&dest_id=267343&dest_type=landmark&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=mealplan%3D1%3Broomfacility%3D38%3Broomfacility%3D11&srpvid=c3696eb942760245&srepoch=1782576421&matching_block_id=1305586503_405862485_2_1_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/bilribeu-indeositi-namsan.en-gb.html?label=hotel-178158_Aff-356290269600_T-3_pool-couk_slice-99999&sid=f47034c8627f2eb720a3ed69f8457b7c&aid=356290&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-08-03&checkout=2026-08-06&dest_id=267343&dest_type=landmark&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=mealplan%3D1%3Broomfacility%3D38%3Broomfacility%3D11&srpvid=c3696eb942760245&srepoch=1782576743&matching_block_id=1296724301_414074901_2_41_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title 15:30 16:00 Late Lunch? Myeongdong pizza 03.08 - Ikseon-dong and Insadong 04.08: Seoul (Tuesday) Ikseon-dong and Insadong 09:00: Breakfast in Myeongdong * Enjoy a leisurely breakfast near your hotel. * Head out once the morning crowds have eased. 🚇 Travel: Myeongdong → Jongno 3-ga (about 10–15 minutes by subway). ________________ 10:00–12:00 – Explore Ikseon-dong Image Image Image Image Take your time wandering the hanok alleys: * Browse independent boutiques. * Stop for coffee or a dessert. * Take photos of the beautifully restored traditional houses. * Pop into any interesting lifestyle or craft shops. This is one of those neighbourhoods that's best enjoyed without a strict plan. ________________ 12:00–13:00 – Lunch: Choose somewhere in Ikseon-dong or make the short walk to Insadong. No need to rush—the next stop is only a few minutes away. ________________ 13:00 or 14:00(or your booked time) – Chopstick Making Workshop https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/seoul-l197/seoul-insa-traditional-chopstick-making-workshop-t1313741/ Allow around 1 hour This gives you: * A memorable hands-on experience. * A personalised souvenir to take home. I'd book an afternoon slot so you can enjoy Ikseon-dong at a relaxed pace first. ________________ 15:00–17:00 – Explore Insadong & Souvenir Shopping Image Image Image Image After the workshop: * Visit Ssamziegil for handmade crafts and gifts. * Browse the main Insadong street. * Pick up: * Korean tea * Ceramics * Stationery * Magnets * Chopstick sets * Hanji paper goods * Small gifts for friends and family This is the best time to do your main souvenir shopping while you're already in the area. ________________ 17:30 onwards – Easy Evening You have a few good options: * Walk back towards Myeongdong if you enjoy strolling through the city. * Take the subway back and relax. * Spend the evening exploring Myeongdong's shopping streets or enjoying a Korean BBQ dinner. 04.08 - Traditional Seoul 05.08: Seoul (Wednesday) https://www.viator.com/tours/Seoul/Travel-for-foodies-Seoul-Highlight-Tour/d973-42053P12 £169.58 9 hours. Driven back to hotel Japan 05.08 - 20.08 Internet Maps Translate Money Japan - Places to visit North / Hokkaido: Sapporo Otaru Furano and biei Possible route: Start in Hiroshima. Day stay at Bunny island Travel (80 minutes) via San’Yo Shinkansen to Osaka Osaka * Spend 10th at Universal * One day exploring History in Himeji / Osaka castle * Cooking Experience (Laura itinerary) Travel to Shin-Tosu. Stay here for 3 days? Nagoya Koyashima - Monks and temples Nara Nametoko Gorge Taketomi-Jima (Okinawa small island) Kamikochi - Mountains leading to Hokkaido Shimanami Kaido (bicycle Route across 7 islands) Fukuoka Hakata canal city Hakone -> Private Onsen Black egg (Kuro Tamago) 500 Yen Shrine (water) Pirate Ship Fukuoka - Beppu https://www.getyourguide.com/fukuoka-l32581/from-fukuoka-nyoirinji-temple-beppu-hells-and-yufuin-t912853/?ranking_uuid=753ae1ed-a6b4-4b62-ae27-da5cf35c3ebd&referral_redirect=1&q=Beppu https://www.getyourguide.com/fukuoka-l32581/sapporo-lake-toya-bear-farm-hell-valley-day-trip-t1160830?ranking_uuid=753ae1ed-a6b4-4b62-ae27-da5cf35c3ebd&referral_redirect=1&q=Beppu&_pc=1,2&date_from=2026-08-07 https://www.getyourguide.com/dazaifu-l163392/yufuin-no-mori-train-fukuoka-to-beppu-dazaifu-one-day-trip-t1252569/?ranking_uuid=788ab2c2-1dad-4d8d-820a-03fcdb1a271f&date_from=2026-08-02&date_to=2026-08-02 Just beppue https://www.getyourguide.com/beppu-l150202/a-private-tour-of-beppu-the-world-s-best-hot-spring-town-t954928/?ranking_uuid=753ae1ed-a6b4-4b62-ae27-da5cf35c3ebd&referral_redirect=1&q=Beppu Route B) Ooita/Beppu (1 ½ Day) 6th Fly into Ooita, Travel to Beppu 7th Stay in Beppu (onsen town) Fukuoka (1 day) 8th Tour/travel to Fukuoka * Large buddha statue * Oohori Park * Tower 213M high * Hakata Canal City Hiroshima (2 Days) 9th Travel to Hiroshima + day in Hiroshima <+Travel to “Usagi” Shima> 10th Day in Ookuno Shima (Bunny Island) Oosaka (5 days?) 11th Travel/day in Oosaka * Oosaka Castle * Game Cafe (still exist?) * NipponBashi 12th Universal Studios 13th Himeji Day trip * Himeji Castle 14th Koya-San day trip | stay * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ommgrYmxzg * https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/koyasan/ * 15th Tokyo (5 days?) Akibahara * Pokemon go shop Odaiba Nakano Broadway Asakusa * Underground street Shimokitazawa Kashiya Yokocho (Kawagoe) Yokohma * Ramen Museum * Small portions to try different ramens from around Japan * Kamakura * Minato Mirai Route C) Fly to Fukuoka Tour/travel to Beppu Fly to Hiroshima 05-07.08 Kyushu 06.08 - Travel to Beppu via Yufuin Leave Seoul- get to Seoul station then Go to Icheon Airport GET EXPRESS TRAIN AND PURCHASE TICKETS Leave 7am. (IF CHANGED MIND) FUKUOKA Buy airport bus (4000yen) for 1:53pm, can buy at machine. Need coins for buses (exact change during stay)/ top up suica Smartphones: If you have Mobile Suica on your phone (Apple Wallet), you can reload it instantly using a credit card over the airport Wi-Fi. Yufuin station bus centre. Around here/ opposite train station there are coin lockers. Need coins. Yufu City Tourist Information Center) also have luggage options. 3:00: Go to Floral village and buy food (17 min walk) Travel to Beppu (last buses) Back up Check in https://www.ikyu.com/en-us/00913571/?adcid=&adfid=00913571&adgid=&cid=20260806&cod=20260807&ikCo=googlehpa_enUS&lc=1&pln=11255380&ppc=2&rm=10248616&si=1&top=rooms https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/new-matsumi.en-gb.html?aid=1636921&label=mkt123sc-ab936ca1-6f25-4ce5-a751-35622d4d18a0&sid=00411ec8702b6c34f1b3dfc36ee47f45&all_sr_blocks=28483911_359790936_2_0_0&checkin=2026-08-06&checkout=2026-08-07&dest_id=-226266&dest_type=city&dist=0&group_adults=2&group_children=0&hapos=2&highlighted_blocks=28483911_359790936_2_0_0&hpos=2&matching_block_id=28483911_359790936_2_0_0&nflt=min_bathrooms%3D1%3Broomfacility%3D38&no_rooms=1&req_adults=2&req_children=0&room1=A%2CA&sb_price_type=total&sr_order=popularity&sr_pri_blocks=28483911_359790936_2_0_0__1700000&srepoch=1782630050&srpvid=ecdb311b44ef0d90&type=total&ucfs=1& (12 min walk from bus to Beppu station) Enjoy private bath Buy airport bus to Beppu (either to Beppu or via Oita City bound bus regular train) https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/depArrTimeList/00254006/00082765/00050252?direction=up&date=2026-07-09&hour=12&trainType=&type= If skipping Yufuin, but using the scenic train: 14:43 train from Beppu Sawayaka Beppu no Sato. It's located near Hotta Onsen. 2 an hour 07.09- Beppu to Fukouka 07.08: Beppu Check out of hotel - pay spring charge so give time for that. Walk to JR Beppu station to store luggage. Morning: Explore Beppu Take bus (45 ish minutes) to Jigoku https://beppu-jigoku.com/pamphlet/images/English.pdf TAke bus back to JR Beppu station (leave by 3.30 or 4:30) Afternoon: Travel to Fukuoka Check in https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/toyo-fukuoka.en-gb.html?label=hotel-178158_Aff-356290269600_T-3_pool-couk_slice-99999&sid=00411ec8702b6c34f1b3dfc36ee47f45&aid=356290&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-08-07&checkout=2026-08-09&dest_id=82495&dest_type=landmark&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=oos%3D1%3Bprice%3DGBP-min-100-1%3Broomfacility%3D38%3Bmealplan%3D1&srpvid=90f1373d683e0721&srepoch=1782633265&matching_block_id=40193713_348805127_0_1_0_726848&atlas_src=sr_iw_title https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/s-peria-hakata.en-gb.html?label=hotel-178158_Aff-356290269600_T-3_pool-couk_slice-99999&sid=00411ec8702b6c34f1b3dfc36ee47f45&aid=356290&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-08-07&checkout=2026-08-09&dest_id=82495&dest_type=landmark&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=oos%3D1%3Bprice%3DGBP-min-100-1%3Broomfacility%3D38&srpvid=90f1373d683e0721&srepoch=1782633366&matching_block_id=277791601_348815013_0_2_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title 08.08 - Fukuoka 08.08: Fukuoka 🏯 9:00–12:00 — Hakata Old Town Walking Tour 🍜 12:00–1:15 — Lunch 🛍️ 1:15–2:20 — Explore Canal City Hakata 🎨 2:30–4:00 — Hakata Doll Painting Experience 🚶 4:00 onwards — Walk back to Canal City Hakata (12 min walk to Hakata station) 🍽️ Evening — Shopping, fountain shows, dinner, or optional stroll through Nakasu https://www.getyourguide.com/fukuoka-l32581/fukuoka-hakata-old-town-temples-shrines-and-history-tour-t1069276/?ranking_uuid=06888d1c-b3cb-40ea-9b22-e118d7419d8c&referral_redirect=1 https://www.getyourguide.com/fukuoka-l32581/fukuoka-hakata-architecture-and-garden-walking-tour-t1126375?ranking_uuid=06888d1c-b3cb-40ea-9b22-e118d7419d8c&referral_redirect=1&_pc=1,2&date_from=2026-08-08 08-09.08 - Hiroshima 09.08 Hiroshima Train to Hiroshina, every 20 minutes. Takes 1 hour 10 minutes. Plan for leaving when it is check out time. Buy bus for tomorrow; not necessary but usefuk 09.08: Hiroshima Need to know- how to buy a tram Walking routes Where to stay Check these are included: Hiroshima dome Admire MiyaJima Peace monument Origami Crane? Pokemon shop 09.08 -DT Bunny Island 10.08: Okunoshima AKA Bunny Island and travel back ORGANSIE LUGGAGE FORWARDING SERVICE or TAudonmi port will store it https://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/ytc/en/send/services/same-day-delivery/ Eat breakfast before leaving - not before 7.30. Buy melon pan snacks Get express buses and Ferry (8:34 - 10:35) Hiroshima Public Transportation Navi "Kuruken" Get 8:34 Hiroshima station to 10:02 Tadanoumi station. Then get 10: 25 to bunny island for 10:35. * Just before heading to the boat terminal though, I highly recommend heading to the Family Mart to the left of the station exit which sells bunny treats Enjoy Bunny Island Leave Bunny Island - have to get 15:35 for 16:06 for getting bus back th Hiroshima If back to Hiroshima: 17:45 Arrive back and have Dinner Stay night (luggage sorted) or trip to Osaka- THIS but what will we do about luggage during day. Options; https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/hiroshima-l32662/hiroshima-calligraphy-experience-with-a-teacher-t1027694?timeRanges=17-0&ranking_uuid=e55558cd-624f-4dbb-911a-18ec9fc28414&q=Hiroshima&date_from=2026-08-10&date_to=2026-08-10&_pc=1,2 (caligraphy class) Resources/Notes https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-gb.html?aid=356980&label=gog235jc-10CAsodUIVa3l1a2FtdXJhLW9oa3Vub3NoaW1hSAlYA2hQiAEBmAEzuAEXyAEM2AED6AEB-AEBiAIBqAIBuALtuIPSBsACAdICJDZiYWU4ZDhmLTJkMWUtNDhiNy1hYzVhLTJiOTc0MzBhZTZlZtgCAeACAQ&highlighted_hotels=3971812&checkin=2026-08-07&redirected=1&city=-245241&hlrd=user_sh&source=hotel&checkout=2026-08-09&keep_landing=1&sid=00411ec8702b6c34f1b3dfc36ee47f45 https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravelTips/comments/1gldy0i/going_to_okunoshima_rabbit_island_take_this/ 1)The best way to get to Okunoshima Island is via Tadanoumi Port. First, you need to take the JR train to Tadanoumi Station on the JR Kure Line. Once you arrive at the train station, walk east and follow the signs for Tadanoumi Port. USE THIS: https://www.geiyo.co.jp/upload/files/freepass/English_flyer.pdf 2) f you are coming from Hiroshima, Geiyo Bus operates four Kaguyahime-go express bus from Hiroshima Station to Tadanoumi Station daily. The bus journey takes about 1h40 mins minutes and costs ￥1,350. https://www.geiyo.co.jp/upload/files/rosen/20240801/kaguya-T_20240801.pdf EXpress not available on weekends - 10th is a Monday! If you’re going today from Hiroshima Station, the smoothest plan is: Option A (balanced day) * 🚌 09:13 bus from Hiroshima * 🚉 arrive Tadanoumi ~11:00 * ⛴️ 11:20 or 12:00 ferry to island * 🐇 3–4 hours on the island * ⛴️ return ~15:35 / 16:06 ferry * 🚌 16:03 or 14:58 bus back (depending on timing) Option B (long island time) * 🚌 06:23 bus * ⛴️ first ferries (07:40–09:40 range) * 🐇 full relaxed day * ⛴️ last comfortable return ~16:06–17:20 ferry * 🚌 late bus back (16:03 or after) Buy 10 bags of treats (so we don't run out) Explore everything the island has to offer 1. Go back to hiroshima 2. Go to osaka: To get back to Osaka in time for dinner, hop on the 14.25 ferry to Tadanoumi, and catch the 15.16 train to Mihara, where you’ll change to the Shinkansen via Okayama or Fukuyama. Always refer to Hyperdia as timetables change regularly! 10-14.08- Kansai 11.08: Travel to Osaka and PM Osaka Day 1 Arrive after 80 minute shinkansen journey OR Arrive Via (other method?) HeroGangu ________________ 10.08: Arrival to Osaka Check into hotel (ideally Namba, Umeda, or Shinsaibashi area) Walk around Osaka centre Head to Dotonbori for first impressions, street food, neon canal views Optional: Don Quijote Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi shopping street 1 Possible:Nipponbashi 11.08 Universal Studios Osaka Universal Dedicated theme park day. * Full day at Universal Studios Japan * Aim to arrive before opening (queues build fast) * Prioritise: * Super Nintendo World (timed entry often required) * Harry Potter area * Hollywood Dream / Flying Dinosaur rides Tip: If you want stress-free access, consider Express Pass — otherwise it can be a queue-heavy day. Evening: back to Osaka for food + recovery night. Kid/Susan friendly rides recommended by Ross 14.08 DT Himeji 13.08 Osaka highlights 15.08 Koyasan Travel from Osaka via Nankai Koya line, passing Hashimoto, to Gokurakubashi Koyasan Cable Car Koyasan https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/kansai-region-l1203/serenity-sacred-sites-koyasan-full-day-guided-walk-t1164151/?price=4-200&ranking_uuid=c7abe88b-b733-4fda-8185-12e091c723ec&q=Mount+Koya (Let’s do this!) Sapporo ________________ Otaru ________________ Furano and Biei 16.08 optional - shopping chill day??? Depending on how many Osaka areas we want to explore. LEave for Tokyo in late afternoon/evening. Explore geeky places morning 16.08 PM Travel to Tokyo JAPAN TBC 17.08 - 21.08 Tokyo Tokyo * Ikebukuro * nakano Broadway * Ghibli Museum * 2 day Hakone trip (overnight stay) 22 or 23 Travel day to Istanbull ??.08 - 24.08 Istanbul Arrive late 22.08 or daytime 23.08 Leaving on 24/08 Leaving on 25/08 alternatvies 26.07 - Xian and Terracotta warriors 26.07 - Travel to Xian and visit Terracotta warriors Chengdu to Xian Eat at Xianbei food court Leave @ 11.45 Travel to Yongningmeng Line 2 Drop off luggage @hotel https://uk.trip.com/hotels/detail/?cityEnName=Xi%27an&cityId=10&hotelId=48931137&checkIn=2026-07-26&checkOut=2026-07-27&adult=2&children=0&crn=1&ages=&curr=USD&barcurr=USD&hoteluniquekey=H4sIAAAAAAAA_-Naw8TFIsFkkCK1mInjwecvi9iEGA0MFrFa3Ipw3CHX-jrwQomDJwMICJQ5BPDMYDx4aJX4CkbGjYzVIuvcH_4ydtjByHSC0WQB03WgxCkWVo7lTBIsl1g2M0ZXK2WnVipZmegolWSW5KQqWSmFOYYo6SilpBYnAzlAVmJufmleCZBtpGdpCuSXJFZ4poB1JCfmJJfmJJakhlQWAHWa6ShlFjuXFGUWBKXmZpaUpAJVpSXmFKeCxINSi4EyyWBBJT-gMUVQgcz8PIh2QxSxsMSc0lSIA4AWuqVC7TCsjX3EwhQd-4mF4RcLQxMrQxcrwyRWVo5rGhIsu1jZgkI8DTz9pBQNDQwMjExNjcx1DRItE1NNjJN1TSxNjU2NdY1NLQ0MzEw1-uc3zf5sbKSjJRgf4unuZJRYWpCdnZeZVmheYsB4ilHEwNLA2MTA2MjI0MLM2MjEyNzAwtCDMYjNyM3cwsA5yoaL2dkvUhAc5gwf7KWYQ4NdFNfIRKVYy0s7aIHkDGFygTBGJEw-iTU1T9fdKeO0aAFjAyNzFyO3AKMHYwRjBZDHuIqRYQMj4w7G_zDA-IoRZDoAckMikAQCAAA&detailFilters=77%7C445%7E77%7E445*15%7CRange%7E15%7E0%7C100*23%7C10%7E23%7E10*403%7C2%7E403%7E2*80%7C3%7C1%7E80%7E3&hotelType=normal&display=cmatotal&isCT=true&locale=en-GB Get picked up 12.50 - Terracotta warrior https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/xi-an-l270/xi-an-terracotta-army-shared-group-tour-with-optional-shows-t1345203/?timeRanges=12-17&languages=en&services=hpu&ranking_uuid=550025d5-95fc-44be-a6da-6d8b499845b6&q=Xi%27an+terracotta&date_from=2026-07-26&date_to=2026-07-26&adults=2 Return 5.30/6.00 Have dinner in the Muslim Quarter. Finish with a drink or dessert at a rooftop café overlooking the Bell Tower. 31.07 - Great wall visit 31.07 - Trip to the Great Wall (Muntianyu) Breakfast 6:30 Ready for pickup in private car £176.02 7:30 (can be earlier) Great wall trip Return 14:30 (lunch on way back) Meet tour guide £91.70 9:00 Full day tour w tickets & Peking Duck 29.07 - T.Sq, Forbidden city, Arrive 04:10 (feels like 11pm) Arrive at hotel (check in from 14:00) drop off bag Tianamen square area 06:30 Tianamen Square People’s heroes monument Could eat: 9:00 Liji Cured Chinese Hamburger McDonalds Beijing Imperial City free walking tour 10:00 Beijing Imperial City Free Walking Tour (incl. Hutongs) Metro line 8 Nanluoguxiang station exit E Meeting guide at the metro station: line 8 or Line 6 Nan luo gu xiang station exit E I will hold a card with my name"Roy Li" on it. 12:40 travel and early check in 12:40 Rest 03.08 - Travel and PM South Korea Have breakfast 7:30ish Travel to airport, leave by 8:15 Arrive 8:50. Travel to Myeongdong Check in https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/philstay-myeongdong-station-seoul.en-gb.html?label=r2r08--019ec55c-1866-7996-930e-d01b049c3814&aid=2097750&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-08-03&checkout=2026-08-05&dest_id=2000&dest_type=district&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=price%3DGBP-min-110-1%3Bmealplan%3D1%3Bdi%3D2000%3Boos%3D1&srpvid=79bb40f734b01cc8&srepoch=1781428856&matching_block_id=141299801_416506638_0_1_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/skypark.en-gb.html?label=r2r08--019ec55c-1866-7996-930e-d01b049c3814&aid=2097750&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-08-03&checkout=2026-08-05&dest_id=2000&dest_type=district&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=price%3DGBP-min-110-1%3Bmealplan%3D1%3Bdi%3D2000%3Boos%3D1&srpvid=79bb40f734b01cc8&srepoch=1781428583&matching_block_id=27337390_427577134_0_1_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title Late Lunch? Myeongdong pizza Tour PM £169.96 18:30 - 21:30 eBike Tour City highlights Dinner 18:00 03.08 - Travel and Myeongdong (Shanghai) Travel to airport, leave by 8:15 Arrive 8:50. 03.08 Seoul (Monday) Purchase a T-Card + travel to Myeondong via Seoul station Airport Convenience Stores: CU and GS25 branches at Incheon (ICN) and Gimpo (GMP) Airports carry special K-pop and character designs. [1] Otherwise kiosk (change to English) buy ticket Take Seoul Subway Line 4 Check in https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/philstay-myeongdong-station-seoul.en-gb.html?label=r2r08--019ec55c-1866-7996-930e-d01b049c3814&aid=2097750&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-08-03&checkout=2026-08-05&dest_id=2000&dest_type=district&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=price%3DGBP-min-110-1%3Bmealplan%3D1%3Bdi%3D2000%3Boos%3D1&srpvid=79bb40f734b01cc8&srepoch=1781428856&matching_block_id=141299801_416506638_0_1_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/skypark.en-gb.html?label=r2r08--019ec55c-1866-7996-930e-d01b049c3814&aid=2097750&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-08-03&checkout=2026-08-05&dest_id=2000&dest_type=district&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=price%3DGBP-min-110-1%3Bmealplan%3D1%3Bdi%3D2000%3Boos%3D1&srpvid=79bb40f734b01cc8&srepoch=1781428583&matching_block_id=27337390_427577134_0_1_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/homjeu-redeu-myeongdong-seoul.en-gb.html?label=hotel-178158_Aff-356290269600_T-3_pool-couk_slice-99999&sid=f47034c8627f2eb720a3ed69f8457b7c&aid=356290&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-08-03&checkout=2026-08-06&dest_id=267343&dest_type=landmark&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=mealplan%3D1%3Broomfacility%3D38%3Broomfacility%3D11&srpvid=c3696eb942760245&srepoch=1782576421&matching_block_id=1305586503_405862485_2_1_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/bilribeu-indeositi-namsan.en-gb.html?label=hotel-178158_Aff-356290269600_T-3_pool-couk_slice-99999&sid=f47034c8627f2eb720a3ed69f8457b7c&aid=356290&ucfs=1&checkin=2026-08-03&checkout=2026-08-06&dest_id=267343&dest_type=landmark&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=mealplan%3D1%3Broomfacility%3D38%3Broomfacility%3D11&srpvid=c3696eb942760245&srepoch=1782576743&matching_block_id=1296724301_414074901_2_41_0&atlas_src=sr_iw_title Late Lunch? Myeongdong pizza Explore Myeondong and go up N Seoul table via cable car * Myeongdong Station: Exit 3 or 4. Enter the main shopping district. * Wander along Myeongdong Street: Street food, Olive Young, fashion shops, souvenirs. Try tteokbokki, egg bread, tornado potato. * Walk to Cable Car: Follow Google Maps to Namsan Cable Car Station. Slight uphill but escalators available. Cost: 14.000 won each. Takes 15-20 minutes to reach Namsan Tower. * N Seoul Tower: Ride cable car (~3 min). Enjoy skyline views, photo spots, love locks, and cafés. * Return: Cable car back down * walk into Myeongdong: Dinner / Dessert: Korean BBQ, fried chicken, bingsu, or more street food. Tab 40