ASMR | BINAURAL BEACH, SUNRISE OVER SAUD BEACH IN ILOCOS NORTE WITH WIND, WAVES, AND WATER

One of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World, Saud Beach in Pagudpud is the definition of tropical island perfection, sans the massive crowds. Listen to four hours of tranquil bliss as waves crash gently onto the shore, while Ilocos Norte’s iconic Bangui windmills spin hypnotically in the distance.

Recorded using Ambisonics, this 360-degree immersive sound video captures audio in a 360- degree sphere from the position of the microphone. For best listening results, put on a pair of open back headphones, but any headphones or even earbuds will work.

The Philippine Department of Tourism invites you to go on an ambient sound trip and experience a destination through the distinct sounds that can be heard when all is quiet. When we travel, we go “sightseeing,” but it is with our ears that we hear and sense things all around us. This is the second in a series of videos that explores the natural sounds of a place, allowing viewers to tune into nature and be fully present in the moment.