Summer is coming, friends! Summer is a bit hot, but it is an ideal time for you and your family and close friends to enjoy the beach, check-in the ravishing beaches, or experience fun activities and explore the sea. Break that rich paradise on the bottom of the ocean! Not only that, enjoying famous specialties and discovering local culture are also interesting things to enrich your travel experience. Therefore, let's take a look at the top of the most beautiful islands and beaches in Southeast Asia with Top Share that you should visit once in your summer trip! These are all places that the Government and local agencies are focusing on promoting tourism, so you don't need to be too concerned about the cost! Don't forget to vote if you've chosen your favorite beach destination this summer!
1 Pearl Island Phu Quoc - Kien Giang, Vietnam
Phu Quoc pearl island at sunset with brilliant colors (Image source: Wiki Travel)
Beautiful natural scenery at Phu Quoc Pearl Island
If referring to a beautiful beach resort in Vietnam, it is a mistake to ignore Phu Quoc. This place officially became the first "island city" of Vietnam from January 1, 2021 and is favored by tourist followers with the name "pearl island" because of its beautiful natural beauty.
Phu Quoc has many "specialties" that attract tourists from all over the world. One of the "specialties" you must definitely enjoy is the breathtaking sunset view. Phu Quoc sunset usually starts around 5pm - 6pm every day. At this time, the whole sea and island is a picture of a mixture of colors: blue, purple, pink, yellow, orange... creating an extremely romantic and charming scene. I had the opportunity to sip a cool cocktail with my lover and enjoy very chill music right under the romantic sunset. If you have the opportunity to travel to Phu Quoc, you and your "lover" should experience it once!
Suggestions for a beautiful place to watch the sunset in Phu Quoc:
OCSEN Beach Bar & Club: 118 Tran Hung Dao, Duong To, Phu Quoc
Rock Island Bar: Nam Nghi Resort - Hamlet 4, Cua Can, Phu Quoc
Golden Sand Bar: Tropical Beach, Tran Hung Dao, Duong To, Phu Quoc
Shri Phu Quoc: Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong To, Phu Quoc
Dragonfly Bistro & Sky Bar: Sao Mai Hill, 69 Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc
Do not forget to immerse yourself in the clear blue water to explore the rich world under the ocean! When diving to the bottom of the sea, you will have the opportunity to see marine fishes, colorful tropical fish swimming right in front of you, or enjoy admiring more than 100 species of hard and soft corals, creating a magical world that you can't forget!
Suggested places to dive and see coral in Phu Quoc:
Hon Thom
Hon Dam
May Rut Island
Nail Island
Sao Beach
Khem Beach
Seaworld Phu Quoc Coral Conservation Park
In addition, when traveling to Phu Quoc, you can also experience fun with your family or close friends in the "entertainment universe" United Center, VinWonders amusement park, or conquer the 3-wire cable car across the sea. The best in the world come to Hon Thom!
2 Cua Dai Beach - Hoi An, Vietnam
Cua Dai Beach - A beautiful sea paradise in Hoi An (Photo source: Best Price)
Few people know that Hoi An owns such a beautiful beach destination!
Hoi An is not only famous for its ancient town, but also surprises visitors from all over the world by the "spotless" beauty of Cua Dai beach. This place is one of the beautiful and famous beaches of Hoi An, located about 5km from the center of the old town and about 30km from Da Nang city. I had the opportunity to go to Cua Dai beach during a survey. What makes me especially impressed is the long sandy beach embracing the enchanting sea road. For those of you who like to take pictures, don't forget to make a set of check-in photos on the sand background with the clear blue sea scene here!
Around Cua Dai beach, there are also many eating places serving typical coastal dishes. I have tasted Cua Dai stingray grilled with lemongrass and turmeric, steamed chips with lemongrass, fried squid with crispy golden fish sauce... and found it quite delicious, so if you have the opportunity to travel to Hoi An, try these dishes!
Suggested places to enjoy specialties at Cua Dai beach that I have tried:
A Roi seafood restaurant: 12 Cua Dai, City. Hoi An
Bao Han restaurant: 17 Cua Dai, City. Hoi An
Nhu Bau Restaurant: Au Co Street, Cua Dai Beach, City. Hoi An (take Cua Dai street, turn right at the fork and you will meet Au Co street, go about 1.6km you will see Nhu Bau Restaurant on the right).
3 Railay (หาดไร่เลย์) - Krabi, Thailand
Panoramic view of the coast at Railay peninsula (Image source: The Smart Local)
Railay peninsula attracts tourists to visit in recent months
If you are so used to the bustling city of Bangkok, why not try a trip to Railay peninsula! About 800km from the center of Bangkok, Railay Island is truly a paradise for you to be in harmony with nature because it is located far from the mainland, surrounded by green forests, high limestone mountains and caves. secret. There is also a fine white sand beach and iridescent turquoise water, bringing you to the charming and indescribable natural scenery. In particular, because it is far from the mainland, Railay Island is not too crowded with tourists or polluted with dust, completely suitable for those who want to relax after a stressful working period.
Having the opportunity to travel to Thailand and visit Railay island, you can take a boat to see the natural scenery, explore the majestic caves and gorges; Or experience challenging sports such as mountain climbing, rafting, etc. Also, remember to enjoy delicious dishes made from fresh seafood when traveling to Railay Island!
Suggestions for delicious places to eat in Railay Island that I have tried:
Wan-A-Rouy: Ao Nang Road, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi Province, Thailand.
Specializes in serving delicious Thai specialties at reasonable prices. Fresh seafood dishes are prepared every time customers order.
The Grotto: Located in Railay Village Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Road, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi Province, Thailand.
Specializing in serving Thai and Western dishes in a very unique underground space.
The Longtail Boat Restaurant (ร้านอาหาร เดอะ ): 129 Khlong Hang Street (ถนนคลองแขวน), Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi Province, Thailand.
Specializing in serving carefully selected fresh seafood dishes.
4 Koh Phangan (อำเภอเกาะพะงัน) - Surat Thani, Thailand
Koh Phangan - The ultimate check-in background for young people (Image source: Places of Juma)
Koh Phangan - one of the most hospitable tourist destinations
As the 5th largest island of Thailand, Koh Phangan is the pride of the people of the "land of smiles" when it used to be a place to welcome and relax for many Hollywood stars. The island is in the province of Surat Thani, located in the southeastern part of Thailand. This place is famous for Thong Nai Pan Noi - a beach with a unique crescent shape, with fine white sand and lush green coconut trees. With the beautiful scenery favored by Mother Nature, this place is truly an excellent background for your “melancholy” check-in photos!
In addition, if you are a person with a hobby of scuba diving and exploring the rich world under the ocean, this place can completely satisfy your passion. That's because the island of Koh Phangan has many different diving areas, divided according to the characteristics and ecology of the coral; Therefore, you can choose the diving area that you want to explore!
Besides, Koh Phangan island is also a paradise for party lovers. This place is often the "host" of lavish parties attracting tourists from all over the world; One of them is “Full Moon Party” - held every full moon night every month at Haad Rin beach. The party is the right place for tourists to have fun and relieve stress or make new friends from all over the world. After a period of suspension due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the tourism management unit at Haad Rin beach has applied safe organization methods such as marking vendors entering and leaving the party area, checking Vaccination history as well as rapid antigen test of the participants. Therefore, having the opportunity to travel to Thailand and relax on Koh Phangan island, you can safely invite your close friends to have a great time at the Full Moon party!
Schedule of Full Moon Party is expected in 2023:
Thursday, 4/5/2023
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Sunday, July 2, 2023
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
Monday, October 30, 2023
Monday, 11/27/2023
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Sunday, December 31, 2023.
5 Koh Rong Island (កោះរ៉ុង) - Kampong Sam, Cambodia
Clear blue sea water at Koh Rong island (Image source: Expedia)
Koh Rong Island -
One more place of "shelter" for those who want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city, that is the "island paradise" Koh Rong. Located about 205km from the center of Phnom Penh, Koh Rong has not been widely exploited for tourism, so it still owns a clear blue beach, fine white sand, and especially the open air. fresh. At night, you will have the opportunity to witness the magical sight when countless plankton glow in the water. This is something special that very few beautiful beaches in Southeast Asia have.
Besides water sports games, remember to spend time enjoying the specialties made from fresh seafood caught by fishermen. Some dishes I have had the opportunity to try and find it quite delicious such as Ang Dtray - Meuk (squid marinated with lemon/grilled fish sauce, dipped with a mixture of garlic sauce, wet, lemon, sugar...), Kdam Chaa (crab/crab with pepper sauce) green Kampot), Lap Khmer (package of beef with a mixture of lemon sauce, lemongrass, dried onions, fish sauce, garlic, herbs...), Amok (Amok fish cooked with sugar juice, prohok fish sauce, ngor leaves and wrapped in green banana leaves). The food here is very cheap and fresh so there is no reason for you to refuse!
Suggestion of delicious places to eat in Koh Rong island that I have tried:
The Moon Restaurant: Sok San Beach, Koh Rong Island, Kampong Sam Province, Cambodia.
Specializes in seafood dishes prepared according to Cambodian, Thai and Asian tastes in general.
Kim Song Restaurant: Sok San Beach, Koh Rong Island, Kampong Sam Province, Cambodia.
Specializes in Cambodian specialties.
La Terrasse Restaurant: Sok San Beach Resort, Sok San Village, Koh Rong Island, Kampong Sam Province, Cambodia.
Specializes in seafood dishes prepared according to Cambodian and Asian tastes in general.
6 Nusa Dua - Bali, Indonesia
A beautiful angle at Nusa Dua beach at dawn (Image source: Wira Water Sports)
Panoramic view of Nusa Dua beach in Bali
Whether you are a tourist or not, you must have heard the mention of "Bali paradise" in Indonesia at least once. This place is famous as one of the leading tourist destinations in Southeast Asia when it owns many beautiful beaches. But there is one beach that impresses me the most when traveling to Bali, which is Nusa Dua. The moment I arrived here, I felt the fine white sand flowing through my toes, and in front of my eyes was the clear blue sea. Although I have only come here once, my favorite thing is lying on the couch under the shade of coconut trees, closing my eyes and enjoying the characteristic scent of the sea brought by the gentle breezes. It's a wonderful feeling.
Some Bali travel experiences I have accumulated:
The ideal time to travel to Bali is in the dry season, which is around May - October. Because June, July & August are the peak tourist months, so if you have time, you should go in the months. remaining in the dry season to fully enjoy Bali in your own way.
I am a person who likes to travel on my own, and I have an uncle who has been to Bali before, so I planned the trip with my family. If you have never traveled to Indonesia and come to Bali, I recommend that you try to take the tour of travel companies first to experience, as well as optimize the cost.
In your luggage should be useful items such as separate sunscreen for face and body (in my opinion SPF 50+, PA ++++ is good, depending on your skin type), sunscreen insect bites, lightweight clothes and water bottles (because here, the use of plastic bottles is limited to protect the environment & landscape).
Sometimes there are wild animals "lost" so you also need to pay attention and be on guard.
Indonesia is a country of religious customs, so you need to pay attention to learn a little bit first!
7 Pink Beach, Komodo - Indonesia
The unique combination of the blue of the sea and the pink of the sand at Pink Beach (Image source: Pinterest)
The unique beauty of Pink Beach
A unique beauty for tourists to explore freely this summer is Hong beach. This destination is located in the Komodo national park complex and was recognized by UNESCO as a world natural heritage in 1991. This place is famous on the tourist map for its unique blend of blue of the sea and pink. of the sandbank. The reason the sand grains here are pink is because they are mixed with coral sand to create a different color; Depending on the brightness of the sun, the sand beach will change color from light pink, pale pink to rose red. With such a unique natural beauty, Hong beach deserves to be on the top of your beach check-in list, the place to "release" those unique and ravishing photos!
In addition to seeing the scenery on land, the space under the ocean also contributes to helping Hong beach in particular and Komodo island in general attract tourists from all over the world. I have had great experiences scuba diving to see the colorful coral reefs as well as colorful fishes here. The cost for a scuba diving trip is also affordable, so you can consider trying it!
Some of my experiences when scuba diving to see corals at Komodo Island:
To be able to explore around the island and move to the diving spot, a liveaboard boat is the most suitable means of transport. Depending on the type of boat (capacity, the purpose of using the boat overnight, service provider ...) the cost of renting a boat varies. The time my family hired to carry 4 people was about 5 million Rupiah for 8 hours (about 8 million VND).
The right times for you to experience scuba diving are from April to August and from October to December. This is the time of the dry season, with little rain, so marine species such as rays, sperm whales. , sea slugs, green turtles ... will converge around the island a lot, giving you the pleasure of watching them and countless colorful coral species here.
8 Blue Lagoon Beach - Bali, Indonesia
Green natural scenery at Blue Lagoon beach (Image source: Windows 10 Spotlight Images)
Experience scuba diving to see the underwater world at Blue Lagoon Beach
One more beach with beautiful natural scenery in Bali for you to choose from when traveling to Indonesia! Blue Lagoon Beach is hidden in the east of Bali, considered by tourists as a wonderful resort paradise because of its rich flora and fauna ecosystem, surrounded by the "green fence" of high hills. and cool green palm trees; create a charming and peaceful environment.
If you choose this beach as your summer vacation destination, there are many activities for you to experience with your family or close friends; such as walking along the sea path with cool green trees, taking souvenir check-in photos on the bright white sand in the sun, playing volleyball on the beach, swimming and experiencing the warm water. hamlet, or diving to see corals and diverse marine students…
Suggest some delicious restaurants that I tried when traveling at Blue Lagoon beach:
Café Wayan & Bakery: Jalan Monkey Forest Road, Ubud Town, Kecamatan Ubud District, Kabupaten Gianyar City, Bali Province, Indonesia.
Specializes in Indonesian and Western dishes.
Topi Inn Restaurant: Jalan Silayukti Road, Padangbai Town, Manggis District, Karangasem City, Bali Province, Indonesia.
Specializes in Indonesian, Asian and European dishes in a quiet and luxurious space.
Kerti Beach Bungalow Restaurant: Jalan Silayukti Road, Padangbai Town, Manggis District, Karangasem City, Bali Province, Indonesia.
Specializes in Indonesian cuisine and some Asian dishes in a luxurious space, with a view of the beautiful natural scenery outside.
Vincent's Restaurant: Jalan Raya Candidasa Road, Sengkidu Town, Karangasem District, Bali Province, Indonesia.
Specializes in Indonesian and Western dishes.
9 Pom Pom Island - Sabah, Malaysia
Panorama of the turquoise beauty of the waters around Pom Pom Island (Image source: Agoda)
Beautiful scenery at Pom Pom Island
With natural scenery and peaceful and quiet space, Pom Pom Island has contributed to bringing Malaysia to the list of countries possessing the most beautiful sea scenery in Southeast Asia. Located in the Semporna archipelago off the east coast of the "multicultural country", Pom Pom Island is named after the Pom Pom tree that occurs a lot on the island.
Pom Pom Island has many special features. One of them is the turquoise color of the sea around the island, creating an extremely impressive scene, attracting visitors to come here and take pictures to check-in. Besides, around Pom Pom island, there are beautiful coral reefs and many tropical fish species; so you can scuba dive and enjoy the rich underwater world. In addition, cuisine is also one of the things that make the name of Pom Pom Island in particular and Malaysian tourism in general. In my experience, each meal you should try different dishes to have the opportunity to experience many culinary flavors of the "multicultural country"!
Suggested specialties in Malaysia:
Satay grilled dishes: are meats such as pork, beef, chicken ... marinated according to a typical Malaysian recipe (usually with fresh turmeric and lemongrass) grilled, then dipped with rich peanut sauce.
Mee Goreng: is a noodle dish that is boiled, then quickly stir-fried with soy sauce, garlic, chili and shallots. The side dishes are beef, chicken, shrimp or vegetables. When enjoying, you will smell the characteristic mild charcoal stove but do not cause discomfort when eating.
Pasembur: is a typical mixed dish with vegetable ingredients such as boiled potato, cucumber, radish, tofu and meats such as octopus, squid, shrimp. When eaten, it will be drizzled with a sauce mixture from many esoteric spices, as well as peanuts and sweet potatoes.
Beef Rendang: is a famous spicy curry with a combination of ingredients such as chili, kaffir lime, ginger and turmeric. Besides the pungent taste, the dish also has a sour and greasy taste. When enjoying, you will feel the soft cooked beef, fully absorbed the sour and fatty taste of the sauce.
10 Boracay Island - Aklan, Philippines
Boracay Island -
The fairy-tale beauty of Boracay Island
Although it is only a small island in Aklan province, about 300km from Manila, Boracay is compared to a "muse of the sea" because of its fairy-tale beauty that captivates the hearts of travelers. Besides the clear blue water, Boracay Island also owns a smooth white sand beach up to 7 km long. That is why this place is always favored by photographers to put up many famous photo collections, as well as appear on many travel postcards.
If you have the opportunity to travel to Boracay Island, you can not only check-in with a variety of photos on the pure white sand beach, but also try out sports such as surfing, windsurfing, parachute flying... Tired after hours of fun at sea, the specialties here will help you recharge that energy! Characteristic of Filipino dishes is the ingenious combination of salty, sour and sweet; creating extremely unique flavors that you can hardly find in the cuisine of other countries.
Suggested specialties in the Philippines:
Liempo: is a dish made from the main ingredient is bacon. The meat is marinated with spices such as soy sauce, salt, lemon, pepper... When grilled on a charcoal stove, the meat will be coated with 2-3 layers of sauce mixture according to the traditional recipe of local people to enhance the taste. and food colors.
Lechon Manok: is a Filipino-style grilled chicken that is very popular with tourists. After being cleaned, the chicken will be marinated with spices to absorb evenly, then add fragrant lemongrass to the belly and bring to the grill. When grilling chicken on a charcoal stove, to allow the chicken to absorb the spices evenly, have a nice color and not dry out, sprinkle a few more times with the sauce.
Sinigang Soup: is a sour soup of the Philippines with the main ingredients being tamarind, tomato, water spinach, broccoli, cabbage, green pepper, onion, ginger... combined with pork, chicken, fish, shrimp... The special feature of this dish is that it uses rice water, so the dish has a unique taste. When you first eat it, you will find it a bit strange, but when you eat it slowly, you will get used to it and find it very delicious.
Nilagang Bulalo is a Filipino-style boiled pork soup. The dish is a combination of boiled pork with corn, cloves, garlic, onion, pepper, salt... served with steamed rice and a little fish sauce, creating a rich flavor that you will remember forever. forget!
