When it comes to beach vacations in Southeast Asia, there should be only two groups in the world: those who dream of vacationing in heaven, and those who are already in heaven. Even though there are hundreds of thousands of beaches around the world, some beaches are just more beautiful than others. As a region with high density of countries on the earth, the beaches in Southeast Asia are not inferior at all. There is no doubt that over the past few decades, these beautiful beaches have also made Southeast Asia the most popular resort on earth.
We are talking about Thailand and Vietnam, which attract millions of tourists every year, while Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Laos, and Cambodia are no less, and they continue to attract global travelers with their unique culture. There are different reasons why people choose these countries. Some people want to experience exoticism in depth and draw new knowledge from completely different cultures; some people just like the slow pace of Southeast Asia and enjoy the carefree lifestyle there. However, the beautiful scenery and scenic spots of these countries are still the key to the choice of travelers in many travelers, and among all natural landscapes, charming beaches are definitely an important element that affects their decision-making.
Southeast Asia’s beaches are famous for their turquoise waters, and their rich and diverse underwater ecology is a paradise in the minds of many divers. The beach is surrounded by natural landscapes such as limestone cliffs or tropical jungles, attracting tourists to wear straw hats and sunglasses, step on foot slippers, put on big towels, and then bring a pair of and diving glasses to start exploring these independent wonderlands on earth.
1. Tonsai Beach, Phuket, Thailand
When it comes to the most beautiful beaches in Southeast Asia, Thailand is definitely on the list. Among them, Tung Sai Beach, located in Phuket, can be said to be the most beautiful. If you want to reach Tongsai Beach, the only way to transport is to take a boat. You must follow the towering limestone mountains toward this beautiful paradise. However, Tongsai is not an island, it is just isolated by rugged mountains, giving people the illusion of coming to remote villages on the island. There are only a few accommodations and small shops around Tongsai Beach. In addition to relaxing and swimming on the beach, people can also experience outdoor activities such as rock climbing around the beach.
2. Coral Bay, Malaysia's Little Orchard Island
Perhentian Kecil is located on the coast of northeast Malaysia and is adjacent to its sister island, Pulau Perhentian Besar. For centuries, the large and small islands have been the relay resting place for merchants traveling between Thailand and Malaysia, so they are also named after the Malay word “stop point”. Among these two islands, the small moored island is especially popular with backpackers. Coral Bay, located on the west bank of Xiaodang Island, has vast white sand beaches and clear sea water. Compared with the lively Long Beach on the east coast, the environment is more quiet. For many tourists who are looking for a relaxing vacation, this is definitely one of the most worth visiting beaches in Southeast Asia.
The Coral Bay is surrounded by colorful coral reef views and two super popular shipwreck diving spots, making it one of the most popular snorkeling and diving spots in Malaysia. Coral Bay has rich underwater ecology. In addition to seeing turtles and clown fish swimming, you can also have the opportunity to see the style of the blacktip reef shark.
