18 days in Frankfurt, Hanoi & Taipei Itinerary

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

Popular historic sites such as Schloss Heidelberg and Würzburg Residence are in your itinerary. Shop till you drop at Kleinmarkthalle and maennERsache. Change things up with these side-trips from Frankfurt: Heidelberg (Altstadt (Old Town) & Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)), Messel Pit Fossil Site (in Messel) and Wurzburg (Frankoniabrunnen, Neumuenster, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Stadel Museum, contemplate the long history of Goethe House, admire the landmark architecture of Opernturm, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus).

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If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt-Hahn Airport and Ramstein Air Base. In January in Frankfurt, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Old Quarter and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Get a sense of the local culture at Temple of Literature & National University and One Pillar Pagoda. Next up on the itinerary: take in the exciting artwork at 54 Traditions Gallery, get engrossed in the history at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and explore the world behind art at Fine Arts Museum (Bao Tang My Thuat).

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Fly from Frankfurt to Hanoi in 14 hours. Traveling from Frankfurt to Hanoi, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Taipei.

Situated in a basin between two mountain ranges, Taipei appeals to tourists with its blend of Asian cultures, living side by side amidst Japanese-era mansions and Taoist temples.

Get a sense of the local culture at Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street) and National Palace Museum. Popular historic sites such as Taipei Confucius Temple and 228 Peace Memorial Park are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Taipei: Keelung Miaokou Night Market (in Ren'ai District) and The Lin Family Mansion and Garden (in Banqiao). There's lots more to do: browse the different shops at Taipei 101, look for gifts at P.Seven, shop like a local with Eslite Bookstore - Xinyi, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Taipei Zoo.

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Traveling by flight from Hanoi to Taipei takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Hanoi to Taipei. In February, daytime highs in Taipei are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Thu) to allow time for the flight back home.