More than 320 beaches across Asia were reviewed to come up with the ranking for the continent's trending shorelines for summer 2022.
The study, done by hotel brand Premier Inn, determined that Iho Tewoo Beach in South Korea, which is hidden behind a pine forest and known for its white and red horse-shaped lighthouses, is the most coveted location for beachgoers this year.
Iho Tewoo is followed closely by Jodogahama in Japan, thanks to its golden sands, volcanic rock formations and Japanese red pine trees, while White Beach in the Philippines, a four-kilometre stretch of white sand in Boracay, rounds out the top three.
Dubai's JBR Beach came in at ninth place, courtesy of its stunning views of the city's skyline and new attraction Ain Dubai.
“With summer now upon us and this year feeling freer than the past few following further easing of travel restrictions, many will be looking for travel and adventure," said a Premier Inn representative.
"The world has so much to offer, so we were eager to provide a handy guide for those looking for a beach holiday or cultural landmark experience to kick off their travels.
"It’s great to see so many countries make the rankings including famous sights, and lesser-known hidden gems.”
Asia’s top 10 trending beach destinations
- Iho Tewoo Beach, South Korea
- Jodogahama, Japan
- White Beach, Philippines
- Baros, Maldives
- Beidaihe, China
- Haad Rin Beach, Thailand
- Amanohashidate, Japan
- Putuoshan Island Beach, China
- JBR Beach, Dubai
- Hadahaa, Maldives
Asia’s top 10 trending landmarks
Among more than 200 Asian landmarks surveyed, two from the UAE made the top 10. Burj Khalifa came in second, just trailing behind India's magnificent Taj Mahal, while Burj Al Arab came in fourth, behind the Great Wall of China.
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Premier Inn ranked the top 10 trending landmarks of 2022 by analysing Pinterest and Google search data. No 1 is Taj Mahal in Agra, India. AFP -
2. Burj Khalifa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
3. Great Wall of China, Beijing, China. AFP -
4. Burj Al Arab, Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National -
5. Angkor Wat, Cambodia. AFP -
6. Mount Fuji, Japan. AFP -
7. Tokyo Tower, Japan. AFP -
8. Konark Sun Temple, India. AFP -
9. Golden Temple of Amritsar, India. AFP -
10. Potala Palace, Tibet. EPA
The Taj Mahal had more than 1,000 Pinterest boards and 1.8 million monthly Google searches.
India also had two other landmarks on the list: Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, and the Golden Temple of Amritsar.
Two locations from Japan also made the cut, with Mount Fuji coming in sixth, after Cambodia's Angkor Wat, and Tokyo Tower in Japan in seventh place.
Rounding out the top 10 is Potala Palace in Tibet.
- Taj Mahal, India
- Burj Khalifa, UAE
- Great Wall of China, China
- Burj Al Arab, UAE
- Angkor Wat, Cambodia
- Mount Fuji, Japan
- Toyko Tower, Japan
- Konark Sun Temple, India
- Golden Temple of Amritsar, India
- Potala Palace, Tibet
Seven secret beaches in the UAE, from Al Sufouh to Dibba — in pictures
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Shuweihat Island. Photo: Obaid Al Budoor -
Shuweihat Island and its beaches are in western UAE. Photo: Steve Flawith -
Shuweihat Island. Photo: Steve Flawith -
Mirfa Beach, west of Abu Dhabi in Al Dhafra region. Emily Broad / The National -
Mirfa Beach. Photo: Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee - Abu Dhabi -
Mirfa Beach. Mike Young / The National -
Mirfa Beach hosts the annual Al Gharbia Watersports Festival. Mike Young / The National -
The Burj Al Arab, as seen from Al Sufouh public beach in Dubai. Alamy -
Khor Fakkan's beaches are located on the east coast of the UAE. Antonie Robertson / The National -
A playground at Khor Fakkan Beach. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National -
A sitting area at the public beach in Khor Fakkan. Pawan Singh / The National -
Khor Fakkan public beach. Pawan Singh / The National -
Views of Khor Fakkan bay and amphitheatre. Pawan Singh / The National -
Jebel Ali public beach. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Dibba's unspoilt beaches are flanked by mountains. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Residents enjoying the public beach in the Mamsha Al Saadiyat community. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Soul Beach, located at the Mamsha Al Saadiyat community, is in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Soul Beach at sunset. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Sun loungers available at Soul Beach. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
General view of Jebel Ali Beach, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/ The National -
General view of Sunrise Beach, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/ The National -
General view of Al Sufouh Beach, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/ The National -
General view of Jebel Ali Beach, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/ The National
