The Longest Beaches in Asia
What is the longest beach in Asia? There are many famous beaches in Asia, but you might not know that Asia has some of the world's longest beaches. In this article, we'll introduce Marina Beach, Long Beach and Clifton Beach to you, which are the longest beaches in Asia. If you've never heard about these beaches, the following information will be helpful.
Marina Beach
- Length: 13 km
- Country: India
Marina Beach is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, along the Bay of Bengal. Unlike other beaches, you're not allowed to go swimming or bathing here, because the undercurrent is very turbulent, it's really dangerous to spend time in the water. Even so, Marina Beach is still popular among tourists from all over the world.
Marina Beach is near For St. George (the first English fortress in India), runs to the Foreshore Estate in the south. And there are many statues and monuments along the beach promenade, so that you can not only enjoy the natural sceneries, but also experience the local history and culture.
With an average width of about 300 meters, walking on the endless beach is like stepping into the desert. The widest stretch of Marina Beach is around 437 meters. However, the beach is always full of people, which makes it one of the busiest beaches in Asia. Actually, Marina Beach is also popular among the locals, and it will be crowded at dusk and in the weekends. Additionally, it will be great to watch the sunset on the beach.
Long Beach
- Length: 14.5 km
- Country: Philippines
Long Beach, as one of the longest white sand beaches in the world, is a very famous beach in the Philippines. It is long and narrow, covered by white and soft sand—the fine white sands look like milk powder, hidden in the transparent seawater. If you look into the distance, the sea and the sky merged into one. Swimming and playing on the shore will be quite enjoyable.
Long Beach owns one of the most untamed shorelines in the world, which makes it a paradise for a holiday. The endless white sand, coconut filled palm trees and the azure blue sea look so picturesque. Here you can not only take part in various water activities during the daytime, but also have the chance to enjoy the nightlife.
With a tropical marine climate, it is always summer on the beach throughout the year, and the temperature is about 23℃ to 36℃. The weather is generally divided into two seasonal seasons, the dry season and the southwest wind season. The best time to visit is from November to the next April, when it's the dry season, with less rain and typhoon.
Clifton Beach
- Length: 16 km
- Country: Pakistan
Clifton Beach may not be as famous as Marina Beach, but it is actually one of the most popular places in Pakistan. Located in Karachi, Pakistan, on the Arabian Sea, Clifton Beach is an excellent place to explore when traveling in Asia. Clifton Beach is regarded as one of the most visited beaches in the world, and it is well-known as one of the world's most famous silver beaches. The sandy beach, blue sea, beautiful sceneries nearby combine a wonderful leisure area for beach lovers.
Clifton Beach is an excellent place for people of all ages. You can enjoy yourself on the beach whenever you want, as it is open to the public all day. What makes Clifton Beach unique is that you can ride camels on the beach, which will be an amazing experience during your trip. As it's near the city center, it's very easy to get to the beach, and the surrounding areas are convenient for eating and shopping as well. Here you can try all kinds of fun activities, such as horse rides, buggy rides, sailing, plastic plane flying, surfing, etc.
Watching the sunset on Clifton Beach is highly recommended; the silver beach looks charming with the beautiful sunset. After enjoying the evening, you take a stroll around and choose a local restaurant and taste the authentic food of Pakistan.
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