Test your knowledge of Southeast Asia's most famous islands

By Hoang Vu   May 23, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT Google Get VnExpress first in Google Search info See more of the news you trust. Make VnExpress a preferred source to prioritise our updates in your Google search results
Southeast Asia is dotted with some of the world's most breathtaking islands. Can you identify the region's prominent islands from a few clues?

1. This island is known as the "Island of the Gods" due to its deeply spiritual atmosphere, vibrant Hindu culture, and thousands of temples.

Photo by Trinh Nam Thai

Photo by Trinh Nam Thai

Koh Samui, Thailand Bali Island, Indonesia


2. This island is the largest in Vietnam and was voted as Asia's "most beautiful island" by readers of Condé Nast Traveler last year.

Photo by SG

Photo by SG

Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam Koh Samui, Thailand


3. This island was featured in the 2000 movie "The Beach" starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Photo by Reuters

Photo by Reuters

Koh Phi Phi Leh Island, Thailand Koh Samui, Thailand


4. This small island in the Philippines is about 7 km long, with an area of approximately 10 squ.km, but it consistenly ranked among the top 10 most beautiful beaches in Asia and second in the top 25 most beautiful beaches in the world as voted by travelers on Tripadvisor.

Photo by Reuters

Photo by Reuters

Boracay Island, Philippines Palawan Island, Philippines
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