Southeast Asian beaches worth visiting

My first few years as a traveler were spent touring different islands around the world.

In my opinion, I can say that the most beautiful ones are in Southeast Asia as the region offers tourists many opportunities to enjoy both late night beach parties and vast areas of biodiversity along the seemingly endless coastlines of the region.

Here, I have listed down some Southeast Asian beaches you will not want to miss:

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Koh Lanta, Thailand. My friends and I went to Koh Lanta during the island’s off-season. Its long, soft beaches offer lots of privacy. It’s very different from its neighboring islands because of its seclusion and pleasant bungalows, which in my opinion are better than the typical high-rise resorts found in Phuket.

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Nha Trang, Vietnam. Nha Trang is easily accessible in Vietnam and is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the country. Despite its fast development, Nha Trang is more than a pretty strip of sand as it still captures the essence of a traditional fishing village with the local fishing community happy to cook the catch of the day at very reasonable prices. Furthermore, its beaches also have some of the best scuba diving spots in the region.

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El Nido, Philippines. This beach is naturally idyllic and alluring, immersing visitors in breathtaking white sand and turquoise waters. It is also an excellent place for adventure activities such as snorkeling and rock climbing on the nearby cliffs.


Bali, Indonesia. The beaches of South Bali are wide, clean, and busy. Other than its wonderful beaches, Bali is host to beautiful temples that are spread throughout the island, lending tourists a feeling of spirituality.

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