Top 10 most beautiful & best islands in Southeast Asia
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1. Palawan
The Philippines is possibly the most tourism-friendly country in Asia, and Palawan has been named the greatest blue-water island in the world. From here, you may explore other lovely locations such as Coron and El Nido, as well as dive in the colorful coral regions, wrecks, natural brackish lagoons, and mystery lagoons buried in the limestone mountains.
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2. Koh Tao
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Koh Tao is a true paradise, with its beautiful white beach and blue sea. With coral reefs and colorful marine life, the undersea environment is likewise rich and diverse. Koh Tao is also renowned as the cheapest diving school in the world, and it is one of Thailand’s greatest islands, with varied marine ecosystems, close proximity to tiny islands, and a variety of high-end resorts with super-low costs.
3. Perhentian Islands
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The Perhentian Islands are located on Peninsular Malaysia’s east coast. There are many more lovely islands in Malaysia, but Focus Asia Travel’s favorite is the Perhentian Islands, which include the two main islets as well as other uninhabited islands.
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4. Gili Islands
The Gili Islands, which comprise of three adorable tiny islands, are only two hours by fast train from Bali. Gili is well-known for its blue seas, white-sand beaches, and vibrant coral gardens. Sunset in Gili is quite pleasant and calm, and you can pedal around Gili T in less than 2 hours if you have a little bike.
5. Koh Rong Samloem
With beautiful white sand, brilliant blue sea, and a swimming pool, this is one of the most popular islands in South East Asia, according to Focus Asia Travel. The front of the island includes a really good bungalow. Koh Rong Samloem is a wonderfully quiet place where you can forget about your everyday obligations. Sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and walking to numerous beaches are more than enough for a perfect holiday. To properly appreciate the grandeur of Koh Rong Samloem, you need spend at least 1-3 nights here.
6. Koh Phi Phi
Koh Phi Phi is Focus Asia Travel’s favorite island in Thailand due of its long, gorgeous beaches with white sand, top dive locations in Thailand, and lively nightlife. Do not only take a day trip from Krabi or Phuket to explore the islands around Koh Phi Phi; instead, stay on the island for at least one night to fully appreciate the island’s magnificence in all of its facets.
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7. Boracay
This island in the Philippines combines gorgeous beaches with a variety of thrilling marine sports, drawing a large number of tourists. Boracay has everything you need for a beach vacation, including high-end resorts, pristine beaches, night parties, amusement park activities, and adventure excursions such as skydiving and hiking through the forest. Are you looking for anything else? Let’s get started on your ideal holiday.
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8. Komodo
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Komodo Island is one of the Komodo National Park’s major islands. This national park is well-known for being the only site on the planet where the Komodo dragon may be found. Furthermore, Komodo is one of the top ten most stunning diving locations in the Asia Pacific, with so many pristine beaches that from the boat, you can see as far as 10 meters below the seafloor.
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9. Bali
Do you want to visit the green rice fields in the remote countryside? Or you want to learn surfing on the sea? Would you like to visit temple temples, take a yoga class or sunbathe on a white sand beach? Come to beautiful Bali, there is everything to serve your needs.
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10. Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida is a tiny island off the coast of Bali. Nusa Penida is well-known for its natural and clean diving activities, particularly in Crystal Bay. There are several natural ponds built of limestone stones here, as well as three really amazing paintings.
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