21 Day Japan, South Korea & China Encounter Tour 2025
Tour Code: JKC
ON SALE
Duration:
21 days
Price From:
$7,630
Single Supplement: $1,990
Pay only $400 per person to secure your tour today.

Summary

Description

Japan, South Korea and Shanghai areas in China are not only the modern, highly developed economy in Asia, but also the land of striking scenic beauties. These three countries will impress first time visitors. Our tour will take you to the must-seeing hot spots, including Tokyo, Nikko, Mt. Fuji, Nagoya, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka in Japan and Seoul, Gongju, Jeonju, Gwangju, Yeosu, Busan, Andong in South Korea, and Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuzhen and Hangzhou in China letting you witness the beautiful landscapes and some of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Japan, Korea and China as well as experience the exotic oriental lifestyle of Japanese, Korean and Chinese people.

Route:

Shanghai - Narita - Tokyo - Nikko - Mt. Fuji - Nagoya - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka - Seoul - Gongju - Jeonju - Gwangju - Yeosu - Busan - Gyeongju - Andong- Pyeongchang - Seoul - Shanghai - Suzhou - Wuzhen - Hangzhou - Shanghai

Itinerary

Depart to Shanghai on China Eastern Airlines at noon and arrive in Shanghai in the evening. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to hotel for the night.
Flight Details:
  1. MU 562, 03 Apr. Sydney – Shanghai 12:00/19:15
  2. MU 738, 03 Apr. Melbourne – Shanghai 12:00/19:50
Accommodation: Xinmi International Hotel (⭐⭐⭐⭐) or similar
Depart to Narita, Tokyo in the morning and arrive at noon. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel East 21 Tokyo (⭐⭐⭐⭐) or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.D
Today you will travel to Nikko, a small city at the entrance to Nikko National Park. Visit Toshogu Shrine, Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine complex and mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Nikko has been a centre of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship for many centuries, and Nikko National Park continues to offer scenic, mountainous landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, wild monkeys and hiking trails. You will visit Kegon Water Falls and Lake Chuzenji. Stay overnight in Tokyo.
Accommodation: Hotel East 21 Tokyo (⭐⭐⭐⭐) or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.D.
Today you will visit Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Dori and view Tokyo Skytree from afar. Enjoy barbecue lunch, Nijubashi Bridge (outside view). Also visit Yoyogi Park and Rikugien Garden. Transfer to Hot Spring Hotel near Mt. Fuji Area and enjoy Japanese-Style hot spring and cuisine. Stay overnight in Mt. Fuji.
Accommodation: Fuji Kawaguchiko Resort Hotel (⭐⭐⭐⭐) or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.D.
Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station (If weather not permitting, go to Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center instead). Also visit Oshino Hakkai and Heiwa Park. Transfer to Nagoya, Osu Shopping District. Dinner is on own arrangement.
Accommodation: The Strings Hotel Nagoya (⭐⭐⭐⭐) or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.D.
Visit Nagoya Castle. Afterwards, transfer to Kyoto and visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka Streets, Gion. Also visit Yasaka Shrine and Hanamachi Street. Dinner is on own arrangement.
Accommodation: Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo (⭐⭐⭐⭐) or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.D
In the morning, you will visit Nara Deer Park, Todai Temple and Heian Shrine. Afterwards you will visit the Golden Pavilion and enjoy the Kimono show at Nishinjin showroom. Later we will travel on a Bullet Train from Kyoto to Hiroshima.
Accommodation: Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay (⭐⭐⭐⭐) or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.D
Transfer to Kobe, where you will visit Kobe Port and Chinatown. Then travel back to Osaka and visit Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori Food Street. stay overnight in Osaka. Lunch & Dinner are on own arrangement.
Accommodation: Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay (⭐⭐⭐⭐) or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.D
You are transferred to airport and depart to Seoul from Osaka. You will arrive in the afternoon. After lunch, start your visit to Blue House (Pass by), watch the changing of the Guard Ceremony in Gyeongbok Palace. After dinner, you are transferred to hotel.
Flight Details:
  1. KE 722, 11 APR. OSAKA (KIX) – SEOUL (ICN) 09:15/11:05
Accommodation: (⭐ ⭐⭐⭐)
Meal Inclusions: B.D
Depart Seoul to Gongju. Visit The Tomb of King Muryeong, Gongsanseong Fortress. Move to Buyeo, an ancient capital of the Baekje Dynasty. Stop by Nakh-waam cliff, where 3,000 court ladies of Baekjae plunged into the river on the last day of the Kingdom. Proceed to Jeonju to visit Jeonju Hanok Village.
Accommodation: (⭐ ⭐⭐⭐)
Meal Inclusions: B.D
Breakfast at your hotel. Visit May 18th National Cemetery. Visit Suncheon Bay Garden. Move to Yeosu, a port city and look around the Fish Market and sightseeing of Industrial Complex night scene.
Accommodation: (⭐ ⭐⭐⭐)
Meal Inclusions: B.D
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Jinjuseong Castle – Chokseoknu edifice historically linked to Japanese invasion in 1592. Move to Busan (100Km/1.5hrs). Transfer to Jagalchi- Fishery Market. Enjoy Haeundae Beach Tour, Transfer to Gyeongju (100Km/1hr30min) and check into your hotel and leisure Time.
Accommodation: (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Meal Inclusions: B.D
Breakfast at your hotel. Start Gyeongju City Tour 08:00 am. UNESCO World Heritage Seokguram Grotto & Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO). Move to Andong Hahoe Folk Village. Arrive at Hahoe Folk Village (UNESCO), which has preserved the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Move to Pyeongchag, which is a 2018 Winter Olympic Cities.
Accommodation: (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Meal Inclusions: B.D.
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Pyeongchang. Visit the venue of 2018 Winter Olympic Games (Ski Jumping stadium, Not Tower). Proceed to Mt. Seorak National Park (UNESCO), Mt. Seorak National Park, the peaks of the Seoraksan Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea’s most famous national park. Due to the many rare species found here, UNESCO designated this national park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982. Afterwards, transfer to Seoul’s hotel for your night.
Accommodation: (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Meal Inclusions: B.D
After breakfast, transferred to airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. You are free at leisure to explore this exciting city.
Accommodation: Xinmi International Hotel (⭐⭐⭐⭐) or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.D
Stroll the Nanjing Road and the Bund (Wai Tan) waterfront area, a sweeping area along the Huangpu River, where used to be foreign concessions and now is the symbol of modern Shanghai. Here is the best place to capture the western influence of the old days. Visit the Yuyuan Garden and the Old City God's Temple. Enjoy Pujiang cruise in the evening.
Accommodation: Xinmi International Hotel (⭐⭐⭐⭐) or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.L.D
After breakfast, check out and travel on road to Suzhou. Known as “Venice of the East”, Suzhou is built around Grand Canal. The city’s many excellent classical gardens have entitled Suzhou the “Garden City”. Our sightseeing today includes the Tiger Hill and Garden of the Master of the Nets. Tiger Hill, known also as Surging Sea Hill, is a large hillock covering some14100 square metres (over three acres) and is 36 metres (118 feet) in height. Climbing it, you will find a number of historical sites some of which can be traced back over 2500 years tothe founding of Suzhou. Although the hill is relatively small it has rich history. These are just some of the highlights of what is to be found there. The Garden of the Master of the Nets is the smallest of the Suzhou residential gardens, yet it is the most impressive because of its use of space which creates the illusion of an area that is much greater than its actual size. Even more than the architectural achievement is the mood of tranquility and harmony that it embodies. Visit a silk factory and enjoy a Silk Fashion Show. Stay overnight in Suzhou.
Accommodation: Suzhou Tianping Hotel (⭐⭐⭐⭐) or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.L.D
Drive to Wuzhen, a quiet Water Town with 1300 years history, small bridges here and there. Continue to travel by motor coach to Hangzhou. Hangzhou is a city with a rich history and culture. Marco Polo described this place as “the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world”. Stay overnight in Hangzhou.
Accommodation: Hangzhou Jinhuating International Hotel (⭐⭐⭐⭐) or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.L.D
Take the boat cruise on the magnificent West Lake, the symbol of the city and crammed full of Interesting sights and visit the Yellow Dragon Cave and taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea at The No.1 tea plantation. Afterwards travel to Shanghai on road and stay overnight in Shanghai.
Accommodation: (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Meal Inclusions: B.L.D
After breakfast, you are free at leisure to explore Shanghai on your own. In the afternoon, you are transferred to the Maglev station. Here you will get the opportunity to experience this high-speed wonder out to Pudong Airport for your China Eastern Airlines flight homewards to Sydney or Melbourne, Australia.
Flight Details:
  1. MU 561, 22 Apr. Shanghai – Sydney 20:20/09:00 (23 Apr.)
  2. MU 737, 22 Apr. Shanghai – Melbourne 20:15/09:00 (23 Apr.)
Meal Inclusions: B
You arrive at Sydney or Melbourne in the morning. Your unforgettable Japan, South Korea and China tour ends.

Inclusions

  1. China Eastern Airlines economy class air-fare Sydney/Melbourne – Shanghai – Narita //Incheon – Shanghai – Sydney/Melbourne;
  2. Airport tax and fuel surcharge;
  3. Ticket from Osaka to Incheon and airport tax by Korea Airlines;
  4. Nineteen-night twin-shared accommodation at 4-star hotels as mentioned in the itinerary or similar in Japan, South Korea and China as mentioned in the itinerary or similar;
  5. Meals as listed in the itinerary (Buffet breakfasts at hotels, Japanese, Korean or Chinese or Western lunches and dinners at local restaurants or hotel restaurants in Japan, Korean and
    China;

  6. Sightseeing tours with admission as stated both in Japan, Korea and China in the itinerary;
  7. Transfers and transport all through;
  8. Professional English-speaking guide in Japan, Korea and China.

Exclusions

  1. Travel insurance;
  2. Any meals or services not mentioned in the itinerary;
  3. Gratuities to guide and driver ($200 for the whole trip, which will be collected when the final payment is made);
  4. Beverage and personal expenses

Dates & Prices

Departure Date
Return Date
Price
Sun
03 Apr 2022
Sat
23 Apr 2022
$7,630
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ON SALE
Duration:
21 days
Price From:
$7,630
Single Supplement: $1,990
Tour Route: Shanghai - Narita - Tokyo - Nikko - Mt. Fuji - Nagoya - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka - Seoul - Gongju - Jeonju - Gwangju - Yeosu - Busan - Gyeongju - Andong- Pyeongchang - Seoul - Shanghai - Suzhou - Wuzhen - Hangzhou - Shanghai
Pay only $400 per person to secure your tour today.