Langkawi

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Langkawi is a island located 30km off the mainland coast of northwestern Peninsular Malaysia. The island is part of Malaysia's Kedah. Langkawi well know as a duty-free island, it was one of the attractive point for visitor as well. Langkawi was surounded by different beaches, tourists may enjoy the white sand and crystal clear water here.

Time to visit: You may visit Langkawi island anytime of the year. The weather here is 26'c to 33'c.

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Do

  • Islands Hopping - For about RM40 (about USD12) you can join the islands hopping. You will be brought to several islands around Langkawi, usually the Pregnant Maiden Island and Pulau Beras Basah. You will also have the chance to feed the eagles along the way. The island hopping takes about 6 hours. This is a very popular and sought after service, inquire from the hotel. They have pick-up service from your hotel.
  • Birdwatching - there are over 200 species of birds to spot.

Langkawi kedah cable01.jpg Langkawi kedah cable02.jpg Take the Cable Car to the summit of Gunung Mat Cincang at 700m to walk across the sky bridge and have a spectacular view of the islands including neighbouring Thailand. Valuable Trip. RM25 per adult. Doesn't operate in bad weather, so call 04-9594225 to check if they are open.

  • Countryside Biking. You may rent bicycles in many of the hotels. Expect to pay between RM10 to RM30 per day
  • Sailing- popular activity with first-class marinas providing berth for many international yatchs.
  • Jungle trekking.
  • Mangrove Cruise. They have special group tour to the mangrove area. Ask around the hotel you are staying, mostly will offer between RM60 to RM100 per person. They will provide English speaking guide. Even if the guide is not English speaking, you will probably will share the travel with many Malaysians who has decent English. Ask them nicely and they will help.
  • Mangrove River Safari & Dinner.
  • Mangrove Kayaking.
  • Nature Walk.
  • Scuba diving and snorkeling around Pulau Payar Marine Park(20km south of Langkawi) - there is a viewing platform for relaxation between underwater adventures.
  • Feed the sharks.
  • See the island from a bird's eye.
  • Walk above the clouds - walking across the suspension bridge is scary but great fun.
  • Go-Kart - Morac Int. Go-Kart, near the airport. RM34 for 10mins.
  • Underwater World 604-955 6100. Every day 10AM-6PM. Try to catch all the feeding time (be there by 10.45am)
  • Feed the Eagles - near Tanjung Rhu.
  • Relax on one of many beaches!.
  • Airtrekking-flying through Langkawi's rainforest!.
  • Seven Wells (Telaga Tujuh) - This waterfall is named after the seven natural pools along its path. Legend has it that fairies used to come down to the pools to bathe and frolic. There are 2 viewing areas at Telaga Tujuh. The lower area is at the base of the waterfall and the higher area is where the 7 pools are. Be warned, to get to the 7 pools, you would have to climb 300+ steps which can get quite slippery when wet. As with most Malaysian tourist sites, the toilet facilities are not maintained and rubbish is strewn everywhere.
  • Play Smart-Free playland for kids at Harbour Park.
  • Koh lipe[1] The only inhabited island in the Tarutao National marine park - Koh Lipe is a small island about 2km long in the Andaman sea, which is on the west coast of Thailand. The only inhabited island in the Tarutao National marine park, Koh Lipe is part of Satun province near Thailand's southern border just a short speed boat ride from Langkwai.[2] The islands around Koh lipe[3] offer some of the best dive and snorkeling sites around


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