It’s rare to see a beach in Asia that isn’t crowded, but then again, this beach is in North Korea. Sijung Lake is just one of a number of tranquil beaches in North Korea. It was once a famous holiday retreat area during the Yi dynasty. Members of the royal family came to this lake district to relax.
Unfortunately, North Korea has only been open to Western tourists since 1987 and travel itineraries in North Korea are tightly controlled.
Serene waters harbor a colorful Thai longtail boat near Ko Phi Phi Island in Thailand. Photo by M. Cervera.
One of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever experienced in my life was off the Coast of Beruwala. The world was literally this orange.
Is there any other place on earth that is closer to heaven? Photographer Marc Mitchell submitted this stunning photo of Cinnamon Island in Alidhoo, Maldives.
Turquoise blue water and a fine golden sand beach surrounds Coco Loco Island, Roxas, Palawan, Philippines. The snorkeling here is some of the best to be had in Asia. You can literally step into an aquatic world ten feet from the shore.
