8 Underrated Beach Destinations In Asia For Summer Travel

1. Koh Lanta, Thailand

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2. Ngapali Beach, Myanmar

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3. Palawan, Philippines

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4. Sihanoukville, Cambodia

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5. Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia

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6. Bintan Island, Indonesia

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7. Phu Quoc, Vietnam

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8. Taitung, Taiwan

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