This is the best beach in Asia according to travel advisor

• The new Banana Beach is called the best beaches in Asia at the Tripadvisor Travel Choice Award.
• It only took a boat for 15 minutes from Phuket, Thailand.
• The beach offers a variety of things to do, from snorkeling on colored coral reefs to lounge chairs.

From Malaysia and Thailand to Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, Asia -and Southeast Asia, in particular -are filled with incredible beaches known for their clear white sand and clear blue water. Many of them are so isolated, they almost feel like the private islands.

TripAdvisor, an online travel agency and a price comparison website, recently released “Best Tourist Choice Award from the Best 2025“The list of its annual tourist options awards, it voiced a destination that obtained the total” reviews and opinions above and beyond “over the past year-according to the company, less than one percent of the listing is honored.

And while there are thousands of popular beaches you can visit on the next trip, it combes its review data to find the best in Asia and No. 2 in the world: Thai banana beaches. (Thailand is named Travel + free timeThis year’s 2025 destination)

Located in Koh Hey (or Coral Island), Pisang Pantai attracts tourists who want a good balance of activities and relaxation. You can go diving or snorkeling around a lively coral reef, parasail or kayak, enjoying a beach massage, or just relaxing on a deck or sun bed. Most tourists organize a 15 -minute boat trip or boat tour (many including buffet lunch) from nearby Phuket.

Although it is the top tourist attraction-some reviewers say it is quite busy in the high season, which falls between November and April-Banana Beach is still a destination that must be visited with amazing natural beauty and many things to do.

“The banana beach in Thailand is a hidden gem!” said a reviewer. “The water is clear, and the beach is very safe -perfect for relaxing or snorkeling.

However, if you can’t make it to Thailand, there are many favorite beaches of travelers across Asia you can visit. Pantaiking Beach in Nusa Penida, Indonesia; Haeundae Beach in Busan, South Korea; White Beach on Panay Island, Philippines; And Radhanagar Beach on Havelock Island, India, completes the top five.