The Best Islands to Visit in Asia

Many people want to explore tropical reefs and bays, as well as remote shores in islands that are either secluded or with a party vibe.

There are so many beautiful islands in Asia, but we narrowed down our list to our top picks:

1. Boracay, Philippines

Boracay is the beach capital of the Philippines.

Recognized as the Best Island in Asia by Condé Nast Traveler in its 2019 Readers' Choice Awards, Boracay is a small but beautiful island worth visiting. According to Condé Nast Traveler, "This itty-bitty island (just under four square miles) in the Western Philippines is as close to a tropical idyll as you'll find in Southeast Asia, with gentle coastlines and made-for-Instagram sunsets. Fold in a thriving nightlife scene, and you have one of the top tourist spots in the region."

You can also enjoy an exciting nightlife here with all its parties. Other than that, things you can do are: helmet diving, para sailing, jet skiing and scuba diving.

2. Palawan, Philippines

Home to lush green jungles and pristine beaches to limestone karst and crystal-clear waters, Palawan's archipelago is composed of roughly 1,780 islands and islets.

Coron in Palawan is an excellent spot for wreck diving.Find dramatic "over water" scenery in El Nido, located on the northernmost tip of mainland Palawan, with its pretty sandy beaches and mesmerizing waters. You can take a trip to the Puerto Princesa Underground River, the 2nd longest navigable underground river in the world, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and New7Wonders of Nature.

3.Pom pom Island, Malaysia

Pom Pom Island is a tranquil island hideaway. The stunning Pom Pom Island is a small and tranquil speck of land with no settlements besides sleepy resorts. Found here are stunning coral reefs and a large number of fish species.

Spending a few days in the luxurious resort and experiencing the underwater adventures will send you back home with some good stories. The island and those around it are world-renowned for scuba diving conditions.

4. Bali, Indonesia

Bali is also called the Island of the Gods. The island has impressive mountains and volcanoes, tropical beaches, a stunning blue ocean, lush green forest and pretty rice paddies. It is home to a thriving food and arts scene that's more developed than anything we've seen in Asia.

The inland town of Ubud is regarded as the cultural heart of the island and a great place to experience Balinese culture and the arts.

5. Koh Ron, Cambodia

Koh Rong offers pristine beaches and affordable prices for both food and accommodation.

Watch the bioluminescent plankton glowing in the dark in Koh Rong.Snorkel at the Koh Rong Dive Center at the Koh Touch pier. Take a boat tour around the island. Try zip-lining at High Point Adventure Park, which is the most popular destination on the island.

Today the Koh Tuch village street-strip that leads out from the pier is a bottleneck of back-to-back backpacker crash pads, restaurants, and hole-in-the-wall bars.