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Vietnam or Japan June 2026
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Planning your adventure through Asia sounds epic! Vietnam offers a vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and delicious cuisine, making it a fantastic choice for 1-2 weeks of exploration. In comparison, South Korea and Japan are rich in history and modern excitement, with unique experiences in each destination. If you're looking for affordability and a laid-back atmosphere, Vietnam shines. However, if you crave diverse experiences and high-energy cities, South Korea and Japan might be worth the extra travel.
I'm from Ireland and planning on travelling in May and June 2026.
I am visiting Malaysia first - then Taiwan - then Hong Kong. I'll enter Mainland China from Hong Kong.
I was originally going to move from China - to South Korea - to Japan - then home via either Canada or Singapore.
But to reduce costs I'm thinking now instead of South Korea and Japan (and Canada or Singapore), instead I'll go to Vietnam from China and spend 1 - 2 weeks in Vietnam then head home to Europe.
How does Vietnam compare to South Korea and Japan?
Should I do South Korea and Japan as part of this Asia trip, or should I instead do appx 2 weeks in Vietnam? I'd like to know the pros and cons of both.
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