Limestone karsts and turquoise lagoons, castaway sands and overwater villas — Asia has the greatest concentration of beautiful coastline on the planet.
Limestone karsts and turquoise lagoons, castaway sands and overwater villas — Asia has the greatest concentration of beautiful coastline on the planet.
From the emerald Andaman Sea to Bali's surf breaks, the Gilis' snorkelling to the Maldives' glassy lagoons, Asia does beaches like nowhere else — and at every price point, from a $30-a-night bungalow to a $2,000 overwater villa.
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The standouts are Thailand's Andaman coast (Krabi, Koh Lipe, Koh Lanta), Bali and the Gili Islands, Vietnam's Phu Quoc and Halong Bay, the Philippines (Palawan), and the ultimate splurge, the Maldives. See our things to do in Asia.
It depends on the sea. Thailand's Andaman and most of Southeast Asia are best November–April; Bali peaks May–September (great for the Aussie winter); the Maldives is driest November–April. There's a perfect Asian beach in every season. See our best time to visit guide.
Bali, Phuket and Langkawi are superb for families — calm beaches, big resorts, water parks and easy food. The Gili Islands and Koh Samui are gentler, quieter alternatives. See our family holidays guide.
For a honeymoon or a special-occasion escape, absolutely — the overwater bungalow remains the world's most romantic accommodation, and the diving and snorkelling are world-class. It pairs beautifully as a finale after India or Sri Lanka. See our India & South Asia guide.
That's the classic move — a temple-and-city adventure followed by a beach recovery. Think Bangkok then the Thai islands, Angkor then the coast, or India then the Maldives. See our itineraries guide.