Bali No Longer Number One, Phu Quoc In Vietnam Becomes The Most Beautiful Island In Asia

JAKARTA - Bali, which has been known as one of Asia's most amazing tourist destinations, now has to settle for sixth place in the Annual Firers' Choice Awards list from Condé Nast Traveler magazine.

Reporting from the VnExpress page, Bali received a score of 89.84 out of 100 points, under Phu Quoc (Vietnam), Langkawi (Malaysia), Koh Samui (Thailand), and Boracay and Palawan (Philippines) through the survey.

The island of Bali has been known for its unique combination of Hindu-Bali culture and its natural beauty. The beauty of traditional dances, stunning traditional ceremonies, and the existence of ancient temples are the main attraction. This makes it a world-class tourist destination.

However, along with the increasing number of tourists, a number of foreign tourists assessed that Bali is now one of the destinations that is considered excessive in terms of promotion and expectations (overrated).

The problem of pollution and the density of tourists is touted as the main factor in the decline in the charm of this island.

In response to these various problems, authorities in Bali have issued new guidelines for foreign tourists.

This rule aims to suppress inappropriate behavior and improve the image of Bali tourism amid the increasing number of tourist visits. In this regulation, tourists are also prohibited from littering or polluting the environment, including lakes and rivers.

From January to July this year, Bali was recorded to have received more than four million foreign tourists, an increase from 3.89 million tourists in the same period the previous year.

This survey involved more than 757 thousand Condé Nast Travelers readers who expressed their opinion on various travel experiences. Starting from cities, islands, hotels, resorts, cruise ships, spas, to airlines.

The Readers' Choice Award is the oldest award in the world tourism industry to appreciate the advantages of hotels, resorts, and tourist destinations around the world.

"Bali got a score of 89.84 points from 100, placing it in 6th place this year after Phu Quoc, Langkawi in Malaysia, Koh Samui in Thailand, Boracay and Palawan in the Philippines." read a statement from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2025.