First trip to Asia

From Wikitravel

This article is an itinerary.

Planning a first trip to Asia is a daunting task. "Asia" can include anything from the snowy north of Japan to the deserts of western India. With so many possibilities, it's hard to imagine where to start. Here are a few itineraries for the first time visitor to Asia. If your trip is going to be one month or less, it's best to just pick one area or country to focus on. If you have several months, mix and match from the list. Itineraries usually start from a city with a major airport so moving from one area to another shouldn't be too difficult.

• Southeast Asia:
  • One month in Southeast Asia
  • One month at Southeast Asian beaches
  • One month of Southeast Asian ruins
  • One month of Southeast Asian diving and culture

• One month in the Indian Subcontinent
• One month in Central Asia
• Two weeks in Japan
• China
  • A week near Hong Kong
  • Yunnan tourist trail
  • Overland Kunming to Hong Kong
  • Overland to Tibet
  • Along the Yangtze river
  • Along the Yellow river

Some itineraries cover longer trips into or across Asia:

• Silk Road
• Europe to South Asia over land
• Istanbul to New Delhi over land
• Singapore to Shanghai overland