Tank Beach

This is my absolute favorite place!!! The almost unique star sand is so beautiful that you can spend half a day just picking up sand. There are also countless hermit crabs. The location is not too remote, so it is definitely worth a stop on the way by car.

Also called Crocodile Head Beach, as the name suggests, there is a big crocodile in the sea. The naturally formed shape looks very similar, but the wind and waves are strong, so it is better to take pictures from a distance. Don’t climb up Crocodile Head for the purpose of taking high-end photos. It will be slapped and soaked there for a long time, and the green moss is very slippery. People are swept away by the waves every year if they are not careful. We just take pictures and see it with our own eyes!

There are few people, the sand is a bit rough, not suitable for swimming or snorkeling

There is nothing much to do on the beach, with light blue water, yellow sand, and star-shaped sand. It is not recommended to go there and can be skipped.

The tour guide said that the US military attacked this beach and drove up in tanks, so it was named Tank Beach.

Tank Beach is also known as Star Beach. We really found star sand. And let me say that the coral rocks I picked up were all heart-shaped. It’s the beach of love.

The characteristic of this place is the star sand, but I didn’t find it, hahaha.

Tank Beach is huge, with waves and gusts of sea, giving it a completely different island style.

Tank Beach has a lot of star sand, which is sand shaped like stars. Just press your hand on the beach, lift your hand up, and look carefully at the sand on your hand. You will find a lot of star sand on your hand, and there are a lot of hermit crabs on the beach.

Although the water at Tank Beach is nothing special, I think it is the most interesting beach on Saipan Island. There are many beautiful shells and hermit crabs here, and you can also pick up star sand. It’s a pity that we didn’t have time to play here for a while. See you next time.

Very very average, average, neither like nor hate

Actually, the entire coastline of Saipan is pretty much the same, and it's quite stunning at first glance. But Forbidden Island, Tank Beach, Suicide... they all look the same, and now I can't remember which is which.

Tank Beach is located in the southeastern part of Saipan. The access is difficult, so it's not often visited. Saipan's eastern coast is known for its strong waves and lacks coral reef protection, making it less suitable for snorkeling. This beach is famous for its star-shaped sand. Stores on the island sell this sand in glass bottles. However, border control will check the soles of your shoes upon return, so you're not allowed to take this sand out without permission.

Tank Beach is most famous for its star sand. It is also one of the attractions with better facilities that we have seen. After all, the facades are different and have a fresh style.

In order to protect the local environment, Saipan does not allow tourists to take away any local sand, reefs, coral stones, shells, etc. If found, they will be fined to bankruptcy.

The scenery of Tank Beach is average, and people probably come here just to see the true appearance of Star Sand.

During World War II, American tanks landed here, and it was also the site of a major tank battle. However, I prefer the name "Star Sand Beach." The unique star sand here is made from coral carcasses shaped like stars by the sea. I bought a small bottle of pure star sand for $10 at a nearby shop. The owner personally picked out the sand one by one with a toothpick. I thought it was beautiful and a great souvenir. Tank Beach is rarely crowded, so you can spend some time there, taking photos, and playing in the water.

Tank Beach doesn't mean there are tanks on the beach, although I initially thought so. But after arriving, I realized it was just a name.

Tank Beach is located on the east coast. There are no coral reefs on the periphery to help shield the waves, so there are waves and gusts of sea.

The most amazing thing is that if you pick up the fine sand on the beach, you can find "star sand" that is shaped like a five-pointed star and symbolizes good luck.

It is said that the sand is in the shape of stars. I originally thought that the sand was very big, but in fact, when I put it in the palm of my hand and looked carefully, I could find very small stars in it. The local tour guide said that only in this way could you see it clearly, and it turned out that she was right.

A very long coastline, if you look carefully you can find star sand~

The beach at Tank is quite rough. After parking, there's a small wooden door frame that serves as the entrance. Following the navigation was no problem. There are no public facilities. Next to the small door frame is a local stall selling coconuts. I can't recall if they also had food; I only bought coconuts. The woman tending the stall (? Haha, I couldn't tell her age) was very talkative and kept chatting in English. I give this beach 5 stars: 1. Not crowded. 2. Nice scenery. 3. Easy to find using the navigation or driving. (An SUV is best; a comfortable sedan will suffice.)

The beach and the sea are very beautiful, and there are small star-shaped sands, which are worth playing with.

The scenery is really beautiful and it's great for taking photos, but don't go into the sea. The waves are very big and very dangerous. It feels like a magical place that keeps attracting you to walk in. In 2014, a pair of Japanese sisters disappeared here and have not been found yet.

When we returned to the hotel, a colleague accidentally took a photo that contained a lot of information.

The pristine sandy beach here

But crises are everywhere

Hidden danger



It was these three people

To the natives who opened a small shop nearby

Reporting how we had so much fun at the beach

The huge crisis that will face



Thank goodness everyone was safe in the end, thank you Mary 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Check in at various beaches ~ I personally think this beach is just average, but many locals come here on weekends. We ran into a family and they invited us to have a barbecue. They were very nice.

We passed by Tank Beach and wandered around before leaving. We had originally planned to just buy a coconut and relax (there's a small shop to the left of the beach entrance selling coconuts, much cheaper than outside, 10 USD for 4). There, we met the owner, whom we called Coconut Father. Coconut Father is 57 years old, a very talkative, humorous man who's always willing to share Saipan with tourists. He gave us some coconut bars made from crushed coconut meat, then steamed. The texture was a bit like Japanese sweets, and it was delicious and fragrant! When we were researching Tank Beach before our trip, we knew it had star-shaped sand grains, hence the name Star Sand Beach. But after wandering around, we couldn't find any. While chatting with Coconut Father, he asked if we'd found any. We said no. Then, Coconut Father led us out onto the beach, grabbed a handful of sand, and split it into four parts for us to scour! Take a closer look! There really is one. The reason we didn't find it was because we didn't sift through the sand carefully. Star sand is small, so you need to sift through the larger particles to find it. I asked Coconut Father why the star sand was in this beach. Coconut Father laughed and said, "That's not a good question." So embarrassing! Only an idiot like me would ask that question. My friend immediately said, "God knows." Hahaha... It was so embarrassing that even my friends were disgusted. We had to continue our trip, so we scoured for more than ten minutes and then left. Coconut Father is such a nice guy! He even gave us a special compliment: "I love Saipan, Saipan is my wife!" Coconut Father truly loves his family. His happy and friendly atmosphere is contagious!

The scenery is very good. Because you have to drive there yourself, there are not many people going there. The waves are relatively large, but it is spectacular.

I still like the beach. I seem to remember there were coconuts for sale at the entrance.

The beach with star sand needs to be looked carefully to see

The sea water is very clear, and there are star-like sands on the beach with five or six corners. You can find them if you take a handful of sand out and look carefully, but you can't take them away. You can't take anything on the island, including corals and sand. If you are found, you will be severely punished.

Tank Beach is also known as Star Beach because of its unique star-shaped sand. If you casually grab a handful of sand from the beach and throw it away, then carefully search the remaining sand, you'll find many star-shaped sands. We braved the scorching sun to find a lot of star-shaped sand here.

It took a long drive to find it. It's a very simple little door. The beach is right inside. The best feature is that you can really find star sand. You just need to pick up a handful of sand with your palm and pick it up slowly.

During World War II, American tanks landed here, and the wreckage of these tanks remains in the nearby waters, giving it the name Tank Beach. However, people primarily come here for the unique, star-like shapes of the sand, hence the name "Star Sand Beach." However, star sand isn't actually sand, but the remains of marine life. You can't collect Saipan's coral, shells, and star sand yourself, but you can buy some at souvenir shops.

Also known as Star Sand Beach, it was the battlefield of the Tank War during World War II, where American tanks landed.

It's great to watch the sunrise, the sky is full of stars, and the sun slowly rises from the horizon. It's so beautiful

Tank Beach, also known as Star Sand Beach, is located in the southeast of Saipan. During World War II, American tanks landed here, and it's said there are still abandoned tanks sunken on the seabed. It was hot under the sun, so I bought a coconut for $2 and enjoyed the sea breeze while sipping coconut water.

There's a sign at the entrance to Tank Beach that says "TANK BEACH." It's not famous for the tanks, but for Saipan's unique "star sand." Finding it is simple: press your hand down on the sand and flip it over; a little sand will stick to your hand. Look carefully and you'll see star-shaped sand—five-pointed stars, hexagons, and even octagons. If you have the time and can handle the sun, it's quite fun to slowly search for it. Besides the star sand, Tank Beach is also home to many hermit crabs. Find any shell and you'll likely find one hiding inside. Hold your hand for a while, and they'll pop out, making for a fun and itchy experience. Finally, Tank Beach is perfect for high jumping. It offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, and the wind is quite strong, making for great photos!

The star sand at Tank Beach is not as much as that at Tinian Island, so I don’t have much impression of this beach.

If you don't go to Tianning Island, you can come here to see Xingsha

It was beautiful! We saw hermit crabs and sea cucumbers on Tank Beach! Xiao Zhai even picked coconuts for us!

Tank Beach, also known as Star Sand Beach, is located in the southeast of Saipan Island. American tanks landed here during World War II. It is said that there are still sunken abandoned tanks on the seabed.

Tank Beach is most famous for its star sand, so it is also called Star Sand Beach. This kind of sand is very small and you need a magnifying glass to see the shape of stars, but hermit crabs can be seen everywhere on the beach.



Special note: There are many shellfish fragments on the beach, and the sand is very coarse, so it is easy to scratch your feet.

So be sure to wear shoes, the feeling of being barefoot is so painful!

Wide, rugged, windy, and with big waves are the four main characteristics of Tank Beach, of course, this is just my personal opinion. There is also Star Sand, which of course I didn't discover, hahahaha.

Tank Beach, located in the southeastern part of Saipan, was the site of a World War II landing for American tanks. It's also known as Star Sand Beach because of its star-shaped sand. However, the sand is so small that a magnifying glass is required to see the stars. Hermit crabs are common on the beach, though. While the scenery in this area isn't particularly scenic, there's a unique snack you shouldn't miss. Try it if you're passing by.

Special reminder: There are a lot of shellfish fragments and debris on the beach, which can easily scratch your feet, so be sure to wear slippers!

During World War II, this was the site of a tank battle, with American tanks landing here. It's said that there are still abandoned sunken tanks on the seabed. After the war, the beach took on this name, but people come here even more for its star sand, which resembles a five-pointed star, hence the local nickname "Star Beach." Star sand is very small, so to find it, press your hand on the beach and sift through the clinging sand. You might find it. You can also buy it as a souvenir in the city for $2 a small bottle.

Tank Beach, also known as Star Sand Beach, was the site of a major tank battle during World War II, with American tanks landing here. It's said there are still abandoned sunken tanks on the seabed. Tank Beach is most famous for its star-shaped sand. You can usually find some if you press your palm against it.

I usually have a slight obsession with cleanliness, but I never imagined that I would be kneeling on the sand in a beautiful long dress, looking for sand like a child. It feels like I haven't experienced this kind of simple happiness in a long time, hahahaha.

Because it had rained a while before, we were lucky enough to see a rainbow. It was a double rainbow! It was our first time seeing a rainbow, and we were so lucky! I was so excited that I almost spun around in circles. Witnessing such a beautiful sight with my own eyes for the first time, my senses were filled with childlike joy!

Tank Beach is a beach where almost no one can go to by car. The waves are too big.

The main purpose of coming to Tank Beach is to see the star sand.

It's a beautiful place! The waves have washed up many unique corals. The most important thing is to find the star-like sand. We searched for a long time but couldn't find the right direction. It was our local guide Su who found us some. I hope this good luck will always be with us.

It is also called Star Beach. The scenery is nice. If you look closely, the sand has sharp edges, just like stars.

Tank Beach, where you can see star-shaped sand when you leave your palm prints on the beach, I think it's so dreamy.

Tank Beach is the Star Sand Beach. You can really find a lot of star sand, which is the only purpose of coming here. There is no one watching the cars in this place, and the location is relatively remote.

The beach is average, but it does have five-pointed star-shaped sand.

In the south, there is Xingsha, which is suitable for taking photos and playing.

One of the stops on the North Island tour, I personally feel that it has no special features and the beach is also very ordinary. It is okay to just take a look around the island.

The so-called Saipan Star Sand Beach actually doesn't have that much star sand anymore. We searched for a long time before we found only a few.

It's very vast, but nothing amazing. You can find star sand on the beach.

Tank Beach is also known as the legendary Star Sand Beach, but unfortunately, there is no star sand left now. The camera was not obedient and the light was very dim. However, we found a heart-shaped coral on the shore, but unfortunately we can't take it away. We decided to leave it in the sea.

Tank Beach (also called Star Sand Beach)

Tank Beach is located in the southeastern part of Saipan. During World War II, this was the site of a major tank battle, where American tanks landed. This beach became famous after the war. It is said that there are still abandoned sunken tanks on the seabed.

Tank Beach is most famous for its star sand, but it's no longer common. Star sand, more accurately spelled "xingsand," is a species of protozoan rhizopod, commonly known as "foraminifera." It's a star-like, sandy marine deposit often mistaken for sand. It typically lives for about 1.5 years.

It is said that star sand can be found in many places such as Tinian Island and Okinawa.

The ones I circled in the picture are all star sand. The store sells bottled star sand souvenirs. If you want, just buy the bottle.



The road to Tank Beach is extremely difficult to drive on, and when we rented a car, the person from the rental company said that there was a slum residential area nearby, so we had to lock the windows when parking and not leave anything in the car to avoid having the car smashed.

The beach has a long history with World War II. I don't like World War II, so if you're curious, you can search on Baidu. But the most special thing about this beach is the star sand. Finding it brings good luck. Actually, star sand isn't sand, so guess what it is. There are also many cute hermit crabs.

By the way, if you like Xingsha, it is better to buy it in those small shops with your own money. Don’t be caught by customs because of one or two dollars. It’s not worth it.

P.S. You are not allowed to take away any creatures on the island, including the Star Sand Theory, except for handicrafts.

There is the famous Star Sand, the scenery is also beautiful, there are not many people, suitable for taking pictures

Also called Star Sand Beach, you can find grains of sand that look like stars. Legend has it that this will bring good luck to people, and I believe it!

Tank Beach is also known as Star Sand Beach. It is said that finding star sand here will bring good luck. Star sand is a kind of star-shaped sand, and there are also six-cornered and seven-cornered ones, but I didn’t find any...

Ever since I visited Gunkanjima and saw the water there, I have had a lukewarm feeling towards other beaches in Saipan. Oh, I should have put Gunkanjima on the back burner and ignited my enthusiasm.

Tank Beach, where American tanks landed during World War II and where the Japanese held their ground, is said to still contain numerous tanks. There's a type of sand on this beach called "star sand," which, as the name suggests, is shaped like stars. Some are even perfectly shaped like five-pointed stars! "Star Beach" doesn't mean it's entirely star sand. You can find some by simply pressing your hand against the sand and sifting through the clinging sand. Sand isn't allowed out of Saipan; customs will check it. We bought a small bottle of star sand ($2) at the supermarket before leaving as a souvenir, which allowed us to leave without any problems.

The beach is beautiful. We went there in the afternoon, so maybe the tide was high or the weather was bad, so the waves were huge.

There is a natural swimming pool surrounded by coral reefs. The waves are turbulent in the distance, but here it is very calm. We went there specifically to experience it. It was amazing.

The wind and waves are strong. I think the scenery is average, so you can choose not to go.

Star sand, so beautiful... The beach is beautiful!!!

What's so special about Tank Beach? It's the star-shaped sand! This is Saipan's signature star sand. If you look carefully, you can find a perfect five-pointed star. One evening, my boss brought our team of over 30 people to Tank Beach. What were we doing? Light painting—it was so much fun. Each person drew a different color, spelling out the company website. It was so unique and memorable. Isn't it wonderful to create such memories in a foreign land so far away from home?

Here is the legendary star sand, which cannot be picked up during patrols. Due to too many tourists collecting it, there are fewer star sands now, but if you are careful, you can still find a lot of star sands.

Holding the star sand, I make a wish on it, hoping to meet you

In fact, most beaches are similar, but they have different beauty. There are more corals and shells here, and you can pick them up and play with them.

I didn't find the Star Sand Beach, but my stay was too short.

The seaside is very flat, worthy of being the place where tanks landed

There are a lot of corals on the beach. The kids picked up some and left them there reluctantly. It's beautiful.

There is a beach with star-shaped sand, a lot of hermit crabs, and corals of strange shapes.

Because it's flat, the US military chose this beach to land, using tanks to clear the way. Time has passed, and there are no traces of the war. All you can see are shells (coral shells) scattered across the ground.

The beach sand is very fine and there are many hermit crabs living on it, which is very cute. The sea view is beautiful

A beach with big waves, a little further from the shore, with many reefs, but with a wide view.