Whether you’re craving a quiet sunset, digging your toes in the hot sand, or an active holiday parasailing or kayaking on turquoise waters, there’s probably a beach holiday destination with your name on it somewhere in Asia.

While Southeast Asia has always been considered a tropical paradise, there are also amazing beaches in other, more unexpected, parts of Asia. Even better, some of these destinations are still hidden gems, receiving a limited number of tourists every year—a place where you can have the swaying palms and far-reaching views of the tides almost all to yourself.

To help you plan a quick getaway or the trip of a lifetime—or maybe just daydream about seemingly endless stretches of sand for a while—see our list of the best beaches in Asia.