60 days in Asia & Europe Itinerary

Known as the "Historical City," Melaka boasts an eclectic blend of colonial, Peranakan Chinese, and traditional Malay architecture.

Plan trip to Melaka with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Singapore, Singapore to Melaka is an approximately 4-hour travel. You can also drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 27°C. On the 9th (Mon), you'll travel to Kuala Lumpur.

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Kuala Lumpur trip maker site.

Getting from Melaka to Kuala Lumpur by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Kuala Lumpur are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. On the 9th (Mon), you're off to Ipoh.

The city of Ipoh, fourth-largest in Malaysia and historically a mining town, has recently seen a complete reinvention and resurgence as a burgeoning tourism destination, thanks in part to its significant heritage.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Ipoh trip planner.

You can drive from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. You will leave for Hat Yai on the 11th (Wed).

The fourth-largest Malay city and one of the country's premier shopping and commercial districts, Hat Yai has proved extremely popular among local tourists.

For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Hat Yai online visit planner.

You can drive from Ipoh to Hat Yai in 5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Ipoh to Hat Yai is minus 1 hour. In January, daily temperatures in Hat Yai can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. On the 11th (Wed), you're off to Nakhon Pathom.

Claiming to be Thailand's oldest settlement, Nakhon Pathom retains its traditional ways in a relaxed setting.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Nakhon Pathom road trip site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Hat Yai to Nakhon Pathom. Traveling from Hat Yai in January, Nakhon Pathom is a bit cooler at night with lows of 22°C. On the 11th (Wed), you'll travel to Kanchanaburi.

The capital city of an eponymous province, Kanchanaburi is a pleasant town with lively markets and a good selection of restaurants.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Kanchanaburi online road trip planner.

Drive from Nakhon Pathom to Kanchanaburi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in January, and nighttime lows around 22°C. On the 13th (Fri), you're off to Bangkok.

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Bangkok road trip tool.

Traveling by train from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In January in Bangkok, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. You will leave for Siem Reap on the 14th (Sat).

Once a small village in northwest Cambodia, Siem Reap now serves as a gateway to the Angkor region's World Heritage-listed temple and other attractions.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Siem Reap trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Bangkok to Siem Reap takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Siem Reap are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. You will leave for Phnom Penh on the 15th (Sun).

On the confluence of two major rivers, Phnom Penh occupies a scenic location largely responsible for its nickname the "Charming City." On a trip to Phnom Penh you'll discover one of Asia's most dynamic cities, where the natives live much of their lives outdoors, on the streets, and in the bustling markets filled with scents of spicy foods.

For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Phnom Penh trip planner.

You can fly from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Phnom Penh can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. You'll set off for Ho Chi Minh City on the 16th (Mon).

Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Ho Chi Minh City road trip planning website.

You can drive from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus and car. In January in Ho Chi Minh City, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 26°C at night. You'll set off for Da Nang on the 17th (Tue).

A curious mix of developed beachfront tourism and untouched local city life, Da Nang presents an often-overlooked but authentic and welcoming picture of central Vietnam.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Da Nang trip builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in January: high temperatures in Da Nang hover around 29°C and lows are around 22°C. On the 19th (Thu), you'll travel to Dong Hoi.

The pleasant seaside and port town of Dong Hoi sits close to a World Heritage Site national park.

To see reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Dong Hoi trip itinerary maker tool.

You can drive from Da Nang to Dong Hoi in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. On the 20th (Fri), you're off to Hanoi.

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Hanoi online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Dong Hoi to Hanoi takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You will leave for Lao Cai on the 21st (Sat).

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Lao Cai day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Hanoi to Lao Cai takes 4.5 hours. On the 22nd (Sun), you'll travel to Hekou County.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Hekou County online journey planner.

Explore your travel options from Lao Cai to Hekou County with the Route module. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lao Cai to Hekou County due to the time zone difference. You will leave for Kunming on the 23rd (Mon).

With a temperate climate at 2,000 m (6,600 ft) and a variety of tourist attractions, Kunming makes a popular gateway for exploring Yunnan Province.

To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Kunming trip site.

You can drive from Hekou County to Kunming in 5.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Kunming can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. You'll set off for Lijiang on the 24th (Tue).

The cultural capital of the Naxi people, one of the 55 minority ethnic groups in the country, Lijang traces its history back over 800 years, with the city developing from a trading post on the ancient Southern Silk Road.

On the 24th (Tue), indulge your taste buds at Fu Xing Chang Tea House.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Lijiang trip maker site.

You can fly from Kunming to Lijiang in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel to Guilin.

The riverside karst landscape around Guilin has long made it a favorite with Chinese poets, photographers, and travelers.

To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Guilin trip planner.

Fly from Lijiang to Guilin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 7°C. On the 26th (Thu), you'll travel to Shanghai.

With a nickname like the "Pearl of the Orient," it's not surprising Shanghai offers some of the most rewarding attractions and activities in the Far East.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Shanghai travel planner.

Traveling by train from Guilin to Shanghai takes 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Guilin in January, with highs in Shanghai at 11°C and lows at 3°C. You will leave for Qingdao on the 27th (Fri).

The city of Qingdao has become particularly well known for its clean streets, orderly layout, and blending of the old and the new.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Qingdao travel itinerary planner.

You can fly from Shanghai to Qingdao in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In January, Qingdao is a bit cooler than Shanghai - with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. You'll set off for Beijing on the 28th (Sat).

As the political and cultural capital of China, Beijing stands at the heart of Chinese history, buzzing with the energy of its high population density and centuries of importance.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Beijing route planning app.

Traveling by flight from Qingdao to Beijing takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Qingdao in January, Beijing is slightly colder at night with lows of -10°C. On the 29th (Sun), you'll travel to Harbin.

The influence of neighboring Russia remains visible throughout much of Harbin, with the country's northernmost metropolis possessing an intoxicating eclecticism in its architecture, food, and art.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Harbin travel tool.

Traveling by train from Beijing to Harbin takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Traveling from Beijing in January, things will get cooler in Harbin: highs are around -13°C and lows about -27°C. On the 30th (Mon), you'll travel to Ulaanbaatar.

The capital and largest city in the country, Ulaanbaatar stands as Mongolia's transport, cultural, and commercial hub.

To find traveler tips and more tourist information, use the Ulaanbaatar online travel route planner.

You can fly from Harbin to Ulaanbaatar in 10 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Harbin in February; daily highs in Ulaanbaatar reach -12°C and lows reach -32°C. On the 2nd (Thu), you're off to Ulan-Ude.

Ulan-Ude is the capital city of the Republic of Buryatia, Russia; it is located about 100km southeast of Lake Baikal on the Uda River at its confluence with the Selenga. Plan my Ulan-Ude trip by asking Inpirock to come up with tips and suggestions.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Ulaanbaatar to Ulan-Ude. Expect a daytime high around -13°C in February, and nighttime lows around -30°C. You will leave for Irkutsk on the 3rd (Fri).

The most popular stop on the Trans-Siberian railway, Irkutsk gained fame as the cultural center of Decembrist exiles.

To see maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Irkutsk trip planning website.

Drive from Ulan-Ude to Irkutsk in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Ulan-Ude in February, plan for a bit warmer nights in Irkutsk, with lows around -25°C. On the 4th (Sat), you'll travel to Yekaterinburg.

Located at the meeting point of two continents, Yekaterinburg serves as the cultural capital of the Urals region.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Yekaterinburg trip website.

You can fly from Irkutsk to Yekaterinburg in 10 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Irkutsk to Yekaterinburg due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Irkutsk in February, things will get somewhat warmer in Yekaterinburg: highs are around -5°C and lows about -17°C. On the 7th (Tue), you'll travel to Kazan.

The heart of Tatar culture, Kazan carries the epithet of the "Third Capital of Russia" because of its rich history and thriving economy.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Kazan trip website.

Fly from Yekaterinburg to Kazan in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Yekaterinburg to Kazan is minus 2 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to -5°C, and evening lows to -14°C. You will leave for Moscow on the 9th (Thu).

Russia's political, economic, and cultural center, Moscow remains the most populous inland city in the world, famed for its colorful history and rich architectural heritage.

To find out how to plan a trip to Moscow, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Kazan to Moscow in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Kazan in February, plan for a bit warmer nights in Moscow, with lows around -7°C. You'll set off for St. Petersburg on the 10th (Fri).

Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.

To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the St. Petersburg vacation planning website.

You can take a train from Moscow to St. Petersburg in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly; or drive. In February, plan for daily highs up to -1°C, and evening lows to -6°C. On the 11th (Sat), you're off to Helsinki.

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Plan a trip to Helsinki easily and quickly by telling Inspirock to suggest an itinerary.

You can take a train from St. Petersburg to Helsinki in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from St. Petersburg to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. In February in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -3°C at night. You'll set off for Stockholm on the 27th (Mon).

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): get to know the fascinating history of Monteliusvagen.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Stockholm trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by flight from Helsinki to Stockholm takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Helsinki to Stockholm due to the time zone difference. In February, daytime highs in Stockholm are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. You'll set off for Tromso on the 28th (Tue).

The cultural and economic hub of northern Norway, Tromso boasts a historical city center containing one of the highest concentrations of wooden houses in Europe.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Tromso trip planner.

Getting from Stockholm to Tromso by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, car, and bus. While traveling from Stockholm, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Tromso, ranging from highs of 1°C to lows of -4°C. You'll set off for Bergen on the 2nd (Thu).

A city famed for its underground music scene, Bergen also serves as the gateway to the fjords of Norway's western coastline.

To find reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Bergen trip planner.

Fly from Tromso to Bergen in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Tromso in March: high temperatures in Bergen hover around 6°C and lows are around 0°C. You will leave for Gothenburg on the 3rd (Fri).

Situated on Sweden's western coastline, Gothenburg attracts visitors with cultural festivals, a lively music scene, and a blend of classical and modern architecture.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Gothenburg tour itinerary planning website.

You can fly from Bergen to Gothenburg in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In March in Gothenburg, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and -1°C at night. You'll set off for Copenhagen on the 4th (Sat).

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Copenhagen trip maker website.

Traveling by flight from Gothenburg to Copenhagen takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March in Copenhagen, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 1°C at night. You'll set off for Amsterdam on the 5th (Sun).

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

For ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam day trip planning app.

You can fly from Copenhagen to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 1°C at night. On the 6th (Mon), you're off to home.