Asia itinerary: 2 weeks for first-timers
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Asia itinerary: 2 weeks for first-timers

InsideAsia team · 7 min read

Fourteen days is the sweet spot for many first-timers: enough depth for one country or a carefully chosen pair. Here are four shapes we use often.

Option A — Japan Golden Route

Tokyo, Hakone/Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka. Rail-based, food-heavy, classic for a reason.

Option B — Vietnam north to centre

Hanoi, Halong overnight, Hoi An, with an optional Da Nang beach buffer. Skip the rushed full north–south unless you add days.

Option C — Thailand city + culture + beach

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, then a season-right island. Ideal for couples and families.

Option D — Vietnam & Cambodia

Saigon or Hanoi plus Siem Reap for Angkor. Compact, contrasting, and easy to pace.

Takeaway

Two weeks rewards focus. If you want three countries, talk to us about what to cut — not what to squeeze.

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