Hello folks! My girlfriend and I are headed to Korea, Japan and Taiwan in late-August/early-September. 7 Days around Seoul, 11 Days in Japan and 5 days around Taipei. Do you guys have any interesting itineraries in mind for each of those destinations?
We're in our 20s, like exploring/hiking, picturesque scenery, are interested in day trips, and eating delicious local cuisine, amongst other travelling activities. Thanks in advance!

Hualien, Taiwan; Penghu Taiwan

Hey there. For taiwan were a bit worried about the language barrier - is it easy enough to get around outside of taipei with just english (or maybe french)

It's fine

Check out Japan Foods'n Booze with
Manami .. it's a great experience

Check out Kura guest house in Suzaka, Japan!! The host, Marina, is the absolute best!

Thanks for the awesome suggestions. Will be marking them down

Hike up mt hallasan on jeju island in South Korea. Or seoraksan national park. Highly recommended

Thanks! Ive heard about Jeju island! Im assuming its worth a visit

Here's our blog post about Korea (2012)....hopefully inspiring for that leg of your journey!
http://streetsabroad.blogspot.com/.../eating-meeting...
STREETSABROAD.BLOGSPOT.COM
Eating, meeting & hiking in Korea

Sorry that we had to remove the photos
The jimjilbang was an amazing experience!

Thank you for this! Will definitely be looking into this

In Taipei there are tons of things to see like Taipei 101, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial, Sun Yat Sun Memorial, Lungshan Temple, Snake Alley, Shilin Night Market and Hsimen Ding. Hike up Elephant Mountain or find a way up Yangming Mountain.
Outside of Taipei check out Yehliu Geopark, and Jiufen which is a small town nestled in the mountains east of Keelung City.

Try a bullet train in Tokyo to Mt. Fuji. Stay there overnight.Spend 3 days in Tokyo, Go to Kyoto.Try to book a Ryokan there. Experience the Japanese bath. Go to Osaka,take a tour and experience tea ceremony and wear a Kimono.You definitely do not want to miss Hiroshima

Loved Kyoto, there was a super cute vintage kimono shop. I was able to buy authentic kimonos for @ 30$ per person. It’s called modoribashi
237, Yakunincho
Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Japan 602-8241
It’s far cry from the 120-200$ at the textile centre.
The castle was great as well. Very quiet and a nice walk, you can also rent bikes there to bike downtown.
541, Nijojocho
Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Japan 604-8301
If you rent bikes there are free underground parking garages just for bikes and it’s free!

Thanks!! Noting it down

Dragon Hill spa in Seoul is a MUST

I would highly recommend Koyasan. It was the highlight of my last trip to Japan. Offers great hiking and the chance to do a temple stay with monks. You can get there from Osaka or Kyoto.

Tiana Rakotoarison Hey, lets write these down. lots of great suggestions. Thanks everyone.

Great destinations! For Seoul, I definitely recommend visiting the War Memorial Museum, not for everyone but I found it very interesting. Also some of the palaces, Gyeonbokgong being the most popular is beautiful to see. If you are up for it and like seafood, I 100% recommend visiting Noryanjing fish market, great experience to pick out your seafood and bring it to a restaurant and have it made for you. Japan, I would recommend you get a 7 day JR pass that will allow you to travel to other areas such as Hiroshima, Osaka, and Kyoto. I’d probably only stay in Tokyo for 4 of your 11 days. Taipei, would recommend visiting the Chiang Kai Shek memorial, such a sight to see. Hike up Elephant Mountain for great views of Taipei, and visit the night markets for some awesome food. Let me know if you’d like some more recommendations, went on the same trip last year, you’ll have a great time!

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