The islands of the Asian continent are blessed with incredible landscapes, stunning beaches, mountains full of diverse flora and fauna, rich culture, unique cuisines and architecturally astonishing structures. Some of the calm and peaceful islands are some of the most amazing places on earth. Here are some of the most beautiful islands in Asia that every traveler must visit.
Palawan Island
Palawan is an archipelago in the Philippines. Palawan is a favorite island for beach lovers and tourists alike. The island is known for its natural wonders surrounded by clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches that look like white silk. Palawan has many beautiful islands like Puerto Princesa, Coron and El Nido.
Swaraj Deep
Havelock Island, now known as Swaraj Island, belongs to Andaman and Nicobar. The island is a popular tourist destination due to its stunning natural beauty and rich history. It is an island with three world famous beaches namely Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach and Kalapathar Beach which are the most beautiful in the world.
Raja Ampat Island
Located off western Indonesia, the Raja Ampat archipelago (Four Kings Islands) is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. It has breathtaking beaches, reefs, diving spots, coral reefs, birds, butterflies and many other endemic plants and animals.
McLeod Island
McLeod Island is a private island located off the southeast coast of Myanmar (Burma). The region is considered one of the most beautiful places in Southeast Asia. The crystal clear waters and white sand beaches here are surrounded by high limestone cliffs. The island is famous for its coral reefs and abundant marine life, home to thousands of fish species including barracuda, yellowfin tuna and marlin.
Jeju Islands
Known as the ‘Hawaii of South Korea’, Jeju Island is a place that never disappoints with its natural scenery and rich history. The island is home to the world’s largest volcanic crater, Hallasan, and Hallasan National Park. There are many hiking trails in Jeju. These trails are ideal for trekking and mountain bike riding.
Pom Pom Island
Malaysia’s Pom Pom Island is one of Southeast Asia’s best-kept secrets, located in the Semporna Archipelago. There are many water sports including snorkeling and diving on the coral reefs. The shores around Pom Pom are a habitat for fish.
Bohol Island
Bohol, Indonesia is a beautiful place famous for everything from the unique geological formations of the Chocolate Hills to the world’s smallest primate, tarsiers. Enriched with white sandy beaches and lush vegetation, the island is a perfect destination for adventure travelers.
Similan Islands
Well protected by the Government of Thailand, the Similan Islands are located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of the country. The island is known for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and tropical forests that line the coast. Amazing coral reefs and shipwrecks can be found along its shores, a diving hotspot.