A few years ago I posted my first list regarding some of the best beaches in South East Asia, although now my opinion has changed quite a bit. These days, however, I enjoy visiting even more beaches that are off the beaten path so I can get my feet wet more regularly than before – although I still won’t swim in the sea!
5. Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe, Thailand
4. Otres Beach, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
3. Mira Beach, Perhentian Islands, Peninsular Malaysia
2. Thom Beach, Phu Quoc, Vietnam
1. Bako National Park Beach, Sarawak, Bornean Malaysia
One thing is for sure – South East Asia has the best beaches in the world, regardless of whether they are known to mass tourism or not. Compared to the east coast of Australia, the up and coming southern Chinese beaches, the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, Hawaii’s volcanic islands, and the blissful Mediterranean, there is something about the coastline (and the scary things that live in the water over here!) that keeps me coming back and wanting to explore more and more…
How many beaches have you visited from this list of up and coming tropical destinations?
backpackerlee 
Very beautiful beach on asia..dont forget indonesia ya
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Yes, I have been to many great beaches in Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Bali (and Pink Beach Flores) but I don’t know of any hidden gems in Indonesia… can you recommend some lesser known beautiful beaches?
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ngurbloat beach in kei kecil. actually, any beach in kei kecil on a weekday does not disappoint. in sumatra i really like tanjung kelayang beach in belitung island. walk a bit further from the more touristy part, & it’s pretty much deserted.
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Did you check out any of the outlying beaches around Da Nang? Heading there and would like some tips for the spots off the main beach road.
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I didn’t get to try those outlying beaches really, I need to hear back to Danang next year and check them out!
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Yes Otres! It sounds stupid but I didn’t really think about Cambodia being a beachy place. I was totally blown away when we got to Koh Rong Samloem! Otres wins for it’s atmosphere though.
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Pattaya is my all time favorite. Spent almost entire night there…..loved your post
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