It’s hard to choose the most sensational islands in Asia but you’ve managed to do it. There’s the stunning Malaysian archipelago of Langkawi, the white sands of Boracay and the feel-good atmosphere of Koh Samui with it’s mix of hedonism and wellness. But this year’s winner is Bali, the Island of the Gods which combines surfing, spirituality and sybaritic splendor.
These are the best islands in Asia, according to the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction.
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10. Siargao, Philippines. Score 87.37
9. Okinawa & Ryuku Islands, Japan. Score 88.25
8. Phú Quốc, Vietnam. Score 88.89
7. Sri Lanka. Score 89.59
6. Palawan, Philippines. Score 89.71
5. Langkawi, Malaysia. Score 90.19
4. Phuket, Thailand. Score 90.33
3. Boracay, Philippines. Score 90.74
2. Koh Samui, Thailand. Score 91.07
1. Bali, Indonesia. Score 91.08