50 Best beaches in Eastern Asia

Yangshuo is an iconic attraction near the Guilin town. It's the birthplace of backpacking in China. Karst mountains form a unique pastor… / read more » /

Lingshui Nanwan is a beach in the south of Monkey Island (陵水南湾猴 岛生态景区) in Hainan, China. It is a true tropical paradise with palms and without … / read more » /

Qingshuiwan is a beach in the south-east of Hainan island, China. There are many palms ashore. But since the beach is very long, some coast… / read more » /

Taishan is a popular beach in Xiachuan island, China. Jiangmen is the nearest major town, while Macau is located just a little to the e… / read more » /

Yurigahama is a sandbank located a mile to the east of Yoronjima island in Japan. It is completely covered by the water during the high ti… / read more » /

Shimei Bay West is a beach in the southeast Hainan island, China. West end of the coast is wild - with a lot of trees and without crowds of vis… / read more » /

Diamond is an upscale beach on the southeast coast of Hainan island, China. In Chinese, it is written as 钻石海岸一期 (aka Diamond Coast Phas… / read more » /

Yalong Bay is the best beach in Hainan island in China. There are lots of hotels, so do not expect to find any privacy. / read more » /

Zhapozhen is a popular beach in the southwest of the Hailing Island, China. There are many palms and high-rise buildings ashore. While en… / read more » /

Wuzhizhou is a small paradise island near the Hainan island in China. There are excellent sandy beaches and large artificial reefs with g… / read more » /

Shabazhen is a popular beach located to the east of major Maoming city, China. It is possible to swim right in the downtown. However, it … / read more » /

Shenzhou is a beach in the east of Wanning district of Hainan island, China. There are many palms and trees ashore. While entry into the… / read more » /

Xiangshui is a beach in the southeast of Hainan island, China. The beach is very nice with picturesque palms and nice walking areas. Plea… / read more » /

Tufu Bay is a beach in the northeastern suburbs of Sanya town in Hainan island, China. The beach is very good. There are many palms asho… / read more » /

Boao is a kite beach of Qionghai town in Hainan island, China. The northern coast is green with luxury resorts and kitesurf schools,… / read more » /

Wenchang is a beach in the northeast of Hainan island, China. It is also known as Shuxiang Town 书香小镇 or Qinglan Harbor 清澜港. This is one … / read more » /

Sanya Park is a beach in the southwest of Hainan island, China. This is a tourist spot being popular as a daily destination. There are man… / read more » /

Maoming is a beach in the south-west of China. This is not the most popular resort destination. So it's relatively uncrowded (but in re… / read more » /

Xinyan is a long beach in the south of Hailing Island, China. The beach is beautiful and quite different. So when choosing a beachfron… / read more » /

Coconut Grove Bay is a small beach located to the east of famous Wenchang Bay in Hainan Island, China. As one might expect, there really are a lo… / read more » /

Narada is a surfer beach on the southeast coast of Hainan island, China. The beach is beautiful and not overdeveloped. Unfortunately, … / read more » /

Nishikomi is a wild beach in the southwest of Amami Oshima island, Japan. The place is good enough, and some areas looks quite like typic… / read more » /

Dongtou is a wild beach being closest one to Yangxi town in China. There is a great pine forest along the whole coastline. So you can e… / read more » /

Hongfu is a beach in the north-east of Hainan island, China. West end of the coastline is an open bay with strong waves and not overde… / read more » /

Xichong is one of the best beaches in Shenzhen, China. Entrance fee is much cheaper in comparison with other beaches. If you walk a lit… / read more » /

Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) is the best surfer beach on the east coast of Hainan Island in China. Good wave attracts surfers from all around the… / read more » /

Yadorihama is a remoted beach in the south of Amami Oshima island, Japan. The place is pretty nice, though it's not that like true tropica… / read more » /

Yakiuchi is a beach in the northwest of Amami Oshima island in Japan. The key features are the stairway and breakwater. But there are no… / read more » /

Dadonghai is a popular beach in the south of Hainan island in China. The sheltered bay protects water from strong waves, while classical … / read more » /

Yadon is a beach in the west of Amami Oshima island, Japan. Most of the coastline doesn't have any trees, since it follows the road. … / read more » /

Shagang is a beach to the east of Shenzhen, China. This is a great beach with comfortable swimming without waves and with great views. … / read more » /

Xiaomeisha is a beach to the east of Shenzhen in China (50¥ entrance fee). In comparison with the neighboring Dameisha beach, it's more be… / read more » /

Udonosu is a laid back beach in the west of Yoron island, Japan. There is white sand with occasional rocks ashore, as well as good entr… / read more » /

Yonama is the airport beach on Tokunoshima island, Japan. It is also known as Yonagama Seaside Park. This is a great surprise, as the … / read more » /

Wanjo is the only decent beach on Okinoerabu island, Japan. It has the large areas of sandy bottom, that can be rarely met on rest of… / read more » /

Beihai is a beach in the southwest of China. The beach itself is located to the south of the city center. So it's not overcrowded by C… / read more » /

Shimei Bay is a surfer beach for the rich men in the Hainan island of China. Upscale hotels offer highest level of luxury. However, the co… / read more » /

Sri Hama is the most famous beach of Kakeroma island in Japan. To be honest, the island has dozens of similar beaches, but this one may … / read more » /

Xiamen is a large city in China - not far from Taiwan. There are a lot of nice beaches in the southeast of the island, but sea water i… / read more » /

Shanshui is a good beach in the south of Penghu island in Taiwan - not far from the airport. In winter it is a great surfer's spot, whil… / read more » /

Dameisha is a popular beach in the eastern suburbs of Shenzhen in China. The coastline is beautiful with white sand and good amenities. … / read more » /

Golden Beach is one of the best beaches in Qingdao, China. It's slightly remoted from the city center, however, there is an incredible crowd… / read more » /

Hamdeok is an excellent beach near the airport of Jeju island in South Korea. There are few sections, so if there are too many people a… / read more » /

Jungmun is a popular beach in the south of Jeju island being one of the best in South Korea. High hills come close to the sea, making u… / read more » /

Kuninao is a beach on the north coast of Amami Oshima island, Japan. The beach itself is rather mediocre. There are almost no trees ash… / read more » /

Kabira Bay - the best beach in Ishigaki island in Japan. There are always lots of boats ready to take you on a scenic tour around bay isla… / read more » /

Putuoshan is a popular tourist island nor far from Shanghai. There is Mount Putuo - one of the Buddist sacred places, as well as many goo… / read more » /

Beach No. 1 is the most popular beach of Qingdao in eastern China. The beach is beautiful with good amenities, but in high season it is ver… / read more » /

Hyeopjae is an excellent beach on Jeju island in South Korea. Black rock formations with white sand look spectacular, and give an opport… / read more » /

Weihai International Beach is a popular beach in Weihai town located 100 miles to the north-east of Qingdao in China. The beach is good in all respects, b… / read more » /