Why you should go: The world received some terrific news last week. Japan will open its doors back up to foreign tourists on October 11, after more than two years of closed borders due to the pandemic, making right now the best time to plan a visit to the "Land of the Rising Sun."

What's the big deal? For $499 per person including flights, hotels and tours, Travelzoo members can experience China & Japan over eight nights — including the not-to-be-missed cherry blossom season — next year or in 2024.

This trip starts in China, where you'll spend three nights exploring Shanghai and witnessing the dichotomy between futuristic skyscrapers and colonial buildings near the mighty Yangtze River. Then, in Japan, you’ll travel between Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo for a total of five nights, with visits to the Osaka Castle Garden, Nara Deer Park and many other sites. Roundtrip international flights to and from the U.S., flights and ground transportation between cities in China and Japan plus sightseeing tours with an English-speaking guide are all included.

At this price, departures are from Los Angeles or New York on select February-March and October-November dates in 2023 or 2024. Surrounding dates and flights from 30 other U.S. cities are also available. UTOvacation’s trip assurance (reg. $99 per person) is also included, allowing you to make changes for your tour up to 150 days prior to your scheduled departure. You can also customize your trip with extra nights from +$99, tours, upgrades and more.

As a reminder, UTOvacation works with local partners and tourism associations throughout Asia to help cover costs. These immense savings are passed along to Travelzoo members, and that’s how they’re able to offer a price this low. We've researched this against similar tours and you'll save up to $1470.

Travelzoo tip: The first 500 bookings can add on more time in China or Japan (such as tours that visit Beijing, Hiroshima and Tokyo), starting at +$99.