Beaches in Asia

Overview

by Lonely Planet:: Asia is the largest and most populous continent or region, depending on the definition. It covers 8.7 percent of the Earth's total surface area, or 29.8 percent of its land area, and it contains more than 60 percent of the world's human population.

Asia is traditionally defined as part of the landmass of Africa-Eurasia – with the western portion of the latter occupied by Europe – lying east of the Suez Canal, east of the Ural Mountains, and south of the Caucasus Mountains and the Caspian and Black Seas.

When To Go

Thailand, Philippines: By far the best time to visit is from February to March when the weather is kind and the beaches are at their finest. The peak seasons are August, November, December, February and March, with secondary peak months in January and July. If your main objective is to avoid crowds and to take advantage of discounted rooms and low-season rates, you should consider travelling during the least crowded months (April, May, June, September and October).
Indonesia, Malaysia: Though travel in the wet season is possible in most parts of Indonesia, it can be a deterrent to some activities and travel on mud-clogged roads in less developed areas is difficult. In general, the best time to visit is in the dry season between May and October.

China: Spring (March-April) and autumn (September-October) are the best times to visit China, though the higher altitude areas of Tibet, Qinghai and Western Sichuan are best visited in high summer (June-September).

For Travel Packages

We've researched travel packages by the subsequent companies, all offering eco-friendly vacations all over Asia. What makes these eco-friendly vacations? Read our guide on ecotourism to find out.

* ResponsibleTravel
* GorpTravel
* TravelIndoChina.com 

Helpful Resources:

Get the Lonely Planet Guide :: The Asia BookFrom the tropical beaches of Bali to the frozen slopes of Everest, this pictorial draws together a definitive collection of the sights, sounds and tastes of this captivating continent.

* Asia Beach Information 
* Asia Travel Blogs 
* Asia Interactive Map