5 Longest Beaches in Southeast Asia, One of which is in Indonesia!
The beach is an area that is the boundary between the sea and the land. In the Big Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI) the beach is defined as a seaside or coast. Still according to KBBI, the beach is also interpreted as the border between the land and the sea or other water masses and the part that gets the influence of the water.
In the economic sector, the existence of the beach is a very potential source of the economy. Some economic businesses related to the coast can become people’s income fields and even become important economic sectors of a country. For example, as a tourist area and fishing industry that is able to generate foreign exchange.
1. Long Beach
Long Beach is a beach located in Indonesia. The exact location of this beach is in Ratu Agung District, Teluk Segara District, and Ratu Samban District, Bengkulu province, Indonesia.
As the name suggests, Pantai Panjang is an area with a very long coastline, which is around 7 km. Long Beach is a beach that directly faces the Indian Ocean.
To access Panjang Beach, you can use public transportation. From the Panorama terminal, we can take a yellow bus code A or use a motorcycle taxi service to go to Panjang Beach, which takes about 1 hour.
2. Mai Khao Beach
Another longest beach in Southeast Asia is Mai Khao Beach which is in the territory of Thailand. The name Mai Khao which means “white wood” is an area with a very large area.
Mai Khao Beach is a beach with a coastline that stretches straight for approximately 11 km. By the Thai government, Mai Khao Beach is included as a part of the Sirinat National Park.
Geographically, Mai Khao Beach is located in the western part of Phuket, Thailand. The location of Mai Khao beach is not far from Phuket International Airport. Therefore, almost every 10-15 minutes there will be a plane flying low over Mai Khao beach, especially when the holiday season arrives.
3. Long Beach of San Vincente
Long Beach of San Vincente is the longest beach in the Philippines which is also one of the longest beaches in Southeast Asia. This beach is located in the northwestern part of Palawan Island, Philippines.
The length of the Long San Vincente coastline is estimated at 14.7 km or about three times longer than Boracay’s famous beach for its white sand. With its long coastline, Long Beach of San Vincente is listed as the second longest beach in Southeast Asia.
Long Beach of San Vincente is one of the main tourist beach areas in the Philippines. Besides being famous for its panoramic beauty, this beach also has its own charm in the form of a Fisherman’s Village. This combination has proven to be able to attract domestic and foreign tourists to come to visit this beach.
4. Sok San Beach
Sok San Beach or also known as Long Beach is one of the famous beaches in Cambodia. As one of the longest beaches in Southeast Asia, the Sok San coastline is recorded to reach a distance of 7 km.
The exact location of Sok San Beach is on Koh Rong Island, Cambodia, and directly overlooks the Gulf of Thailand
Sok San Beach is known for its calm and clear waters with fine white sand. Not far from the shoreline, there is a beautiful coral reef ecosystem which is perfect for snorkeling or diving. In addition, around the Sok San Beach area, it is also decorated with unspoiled rainforest.
5. Ngwe Saung Beach
The first longest beach in Southeast Asia is Ngwe Saung Beach which is located in the country of Myanmar. Ngwe Saung Beach is a beach that borders the mainland of Myanmar with the Bay of Bengal which is directly connected to the Indian Ocean. With a coastline of 15 km, this beach is the longest beach in Myanmar and at the same time in Southeast Asia.
Apart from its very long coastline, among other uniqueness of Ngwe Saung Beach is its silver sand. However, the beauty of the panorama is still inferior to other beaches in Myanmar. This makes Ngwe Saung Beach less enjoyable for domestic and foreign tourists. However, this beach can be an option for those who want to experience beach vacation moments on a low budget and don’t forget to visit our site to get other interesting information by website
