Langkawi: Jewel of Kedah - Explore the Beauty of Malaysia's Tropical Paradise

Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah, is a breathtaking archipelago in Malaysia, renowned for its pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and captivating attractions. This tropical paradise offers a myriad of experiences, from thrilling water sports and island hopping to relaxing spa treatments and duty-free shopping. Discover the wonders of Langkawi, including the iconic Sky Bridge, the majestic Eagle Square, and the enchanting Underwater World. Explore the diverse accommodations, from luxurious resorts to budget-friendly options, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and cuisine of this captivating destination.

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LANGKAWI: JEWEL OF KEDAH
angkawi is one of the beautiful place that you can visit in the coming periods. It is a
gorgeous archipelago in Malaysia. This place is also known as the Jewel of Kedah, for
its exquisite beauty. It is an archipelago of 104 islands in the west coast of Malaysia. This
part of Malaysia is separated by the Strait of Malacca from the mainland and has a total
landmass of 47848 hectares. Bordered by beautiful turquoise water on all sides, the main
island is a mixture of wavy paddy fields and jungle covered hills on all sides. Perfect climate
conditions range from 30 degree centigrade to 41 degree centigrade. Covered by beautiful
beaches and comfortable resorts this place is a heaven for the people who want to have some
time off or spend a time in a quiet and beautiful place. It you have the intention to spend a
holiday in the midst of green clad hills and deep sea, Langkawi is the best choice for it. It is
also known that, if you have a wish to cart off duty free alcohols and cheap chocolates then
this is a place you want to be. It is likely that scenery lovers will discover the isle as just as
pleasant as the seashore is fringed by comfortable white sand and resting between the coconut
trees.
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This archipelago is a well-known location for excellent water sports and tropical tours and
this humid treasure hides a jewels’ trove of erstwhile breathtaking vacation opportunities.
There is a range of fun opportunities that our company, HolidayHai offers to the public. From
magnanimous cable car rides to a turquoise sub-aqua tour, Langkawi is an exhilarating setting
that keeps guests to come back for more. To be convinced, look for the Top 10 must do
options in Langkawi.
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What to do in Langkawi- the Attractions of Langkawi
Langkawi is famous for its attractions. The main attractions of Langkawi are the island and
the beaches and this spot is defined as a popular tropical destination. There are almost 99
islands surrounding the Pulau Langkawi and a number of offset islets of about 20 will
definitely draw tour interest.
The attractions of Langkawi are spread generously across the isles and the islets - its largely
urbanized coastline towns are Pantai Tengah and Pantai Cenang, however, in Kuah you will
discover the majority of tourism spots like the Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman, Dataran
Lang, and Al-Hana Mosque. The additionally relaxing Pantai Kok and Padang Matsirat
locations also the residence to various attractive tourist attractions, exclusively the tomb of
Mahsuri’s and the Oriental Village.
Best attractions of Langkawi
The Langkawi Sky Bridge
From 700 metres above the sea level the Langkawi ropeways connects the sky bridge with
the mainland. The Sky Bridge of Langkawi is a 126 metre-long arched hiker overpass that
presents an exciting sight of the lush green Gunung Mat Cincang. It also provides a thrilling
view of Telaja Tujuh waterfalls, and numerous isles adjacent to Langkawi. It is open on all
days and HolidayHai offers exclusive packages for this spot at different times in a week.
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The Dataran Lang or the Eagle Square
The Eagle Square, also known as the Dataran Lang, is a huge sculpture of 12 metres long,
and has a structure of an eagle hovering to take its escape. It is displayed at the top on an
elevated platform. Dataran Lang is also home to gorgeous miniature fountains, hanging
balconies and overpasses, whereas its close immediacy to the sea helps to make it a much-
admired spot for watching ferryboats plying all across the port in the sundown.
Langkawi Cable Cars
This is one of the famous attractions of Langkawi and our company, HolidayHai offers
attractive cable car opportunities, which is actually a 15-minute ride to the top of the hill, Mat
Cincang. This 15-minute ride is a breath-taking journey and offers thrilling views of the
rainforests of Langkawi, its islets and falls. It gets a bit chilly as we move upwards and we
request you to bring sweaters for the ride. You can enjoy the cool breeze at the top peak, grab
some local snacks and enjoy a overwhelming shopping spree.
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The Underwater World
Along the vibrant shores of the town Pantai Cenang, The Underwater World of Langkawi is a
home for an added 500 sea animals, which includes the rock hopper penguins, harbour seals,
flamingos, mandarin ducks and some sea horses. One of the underwater attractions is a long
walkthrough of 15 metres in an undersea passageway, where you are able to take pleasure in
close-ups of giant stingrays, sharks and green turtles.
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Gunung Raya
It is the highest peak of Langkawi and is situated at an altitude of 881 metres. The thick
tropical forest is a dwelling to plentiful wildlife, for instance, flying foxes, squirrels, white
bellied sea eagles, leaf monkeys, mountain hawk eagles, great hornbills and macaque
monkeys. Gunung Raya is as well very trendy destination for mountaineering but we advise
you to bring a guide along, as it can be very much challenging for beginners.
Some of the other top attractions of Langkawi are The Langkawi Wildlife Park and Bird
Paradise, The Pulau Payar Marine Park, The Arts in paradise 3D museum, Taman Lagenda
and the Telega Tujuh Waterfalls.
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Where to stay in Langkawi
With an abundance of hotels in Langkawi, it is easy for any people to accommodate in
Langkawi. There are a lot of reasonable rated hotels, backpacker inns and luxury hotels.
Pantai Cenang has a large number of inns for the hikers and the places near the Datai Bay
have some award-winning luxurious hotels for a pleasant and deluxe stays. For your
assistance, Holiday Bay has accumulated widespread collection of Hotels at Langkawi at
cheap rates to simplify your search and your stays.
Shopping in Langkawi
With perfect beaches and enormous mountains, Langkawi is a tax-free shopping spot and that
can be another reason to spend a vacation in this tropical islet. With a huge attentiveness of
tariff free stores that supply with trendy stuff that ranges from duty free alcohol, clothes,
utility items, luggage, shoes, colognes, and cooking utensils. Langkawi is unquestionably a
paradise for a person who loves to shop.
Some of the well-known stores are:
• Teow Soon Huat Duty-free Shopping
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• The Zon
• Jetty Point complex
• Cenang Mall
• Amta Alam Batik Village
• Coco valley- Underwater World Langkawi
• Temoyoung Night market
• Langkawi fair Shopping Mall
• Langkawi Geopark Enterprise
On preparation your initial trip to Langkawi, your foremost significant challenge is deciding
where to live and which seashore is finest for you. Making the incorrect preference could
spoil your vacation. Called as Malaysia's largely accepted tropical spot, Langkawi is an
enormous isle that is separated into a number of exclusively named districts. Catering to
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tourist of a range of fund levels and fondness, lodgings in Langkawi range from reasonable
hotels for hikers to comfortable seaside resorts for the prosperous.
Some of the top hotels in Langkawi have been mentioned below:
The Datai Langkawi- This is a extensive five-star lavish hotel which is tucked away inside a
verdant tropical rain forest in The Datai Bay.
The Danna Langkawi- It is a five-star luxury alternative established around the corner from
Oriental Village beside Pantai Kok by a compilation of 125 rooms and suites, multiple food
and wine settings and spa therapies that go beyond expectations.
Ambong Ambong- It is a dramatic four-star woodland resort set by the side of Jalan Pantai
Tengah with the shore within effortless reach.
Casa del Mar, Langkawi: It is a four-star resort set from a 0 minute walk from the sea, and it
is located from a walking distance from the Rice Museum of Langkawi.
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Four Seasons resort: Four Seasons Resort, Langkawi is in a nationalized park, surrounded by
a 5-minute beach of Tanjung Rhu and the beach of Black Sand.
Some other hotels for accommodations include:
 The Andaman, A luxury collection Resort
 The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
 The St. Regis
 The Westin Langkawi resort
 Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa
How to get to Langkawi
There are many ways to reach Langkawi. There are many convenient modes of transport
available in the recent times and a visit to Langkawi had been made easier. There had been a
huge number of visitors in the recent years and these people usually swarm toward the Kuah
jetty, a ferry that is connected to the mainland of Malaysia.
Furthermore, there exists a very urbanized international airport in Langkawi and is situated
off 20 miles from Padang Matsirat and thus is easy to reach to Langkawi. This enables a
faster and cheaper transport to this place. Moreover, there are a large number of other options
when travelling from one place to another.
By Air
The different spots of Langkawi is connected by the airlines like the Malaysian airlines and
Air Asia which offers daily flights to Langkawi form Kuala Lumpur. The travellers from
other countries can connect with Malaysian airlines directly from their nation or any other
aviation facilities depending on the accessibility of airline in that particular site.
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By Ferry
The whole of Langkawi is connected through the ferry system and is the most accessible way
to travel in Langkawi. It is not only cheap but also offers a large number of facilities such as
stays, shopping etc. If you do not have any problem with the crowds then the ferries can be a
good option as it operates over four routes to Langkawi: Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis, Satun of
Thailand and Penang. HolidayHai offers a great deal of packages that helps you to relax and
stay away from the troubles of finding the way to the sport or accommodate a hotel for some
time.
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Activities of Langkawi
Langkawi being one of the admired spots of Malaysia, there is a wide array of sports and
things to do. This is possible for the pictorial landscape of the sprawling beaches and the
turquoise waters, the tropical rainforests and beautiful waterfalls. Langkawi offers a great
deal of activities such a luxurious spa therapies and many body massages, treatment and
facials.
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There is in addition an ample of activities in Langkawi for scenery lovers and exploration
seekers, which ranges from a thrilling water-based adventure. These include parasailing, jet
skiing, snorkelling, banana boating, diving, kayaking, as well as eagle-feeding excursions and
island hopping in Pulau Dayang Bunting. Some others also include horse riding and golfing.
These are very popular as there are many golf courses all over Langkawi and world class
facilities for horse riding along the beaches and for the jungle traits.
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Thus, lists of the main attractions of Langkawi are mentioned below:
 Tandem Skydiving
 Langkawi Golf
 Langkawi Diving
 Parasailing in the Pantai Cenang
 Snorkelling in Palau Payar Marine Park
 Kayaking in the Tranquil River
 Sunset Dinner Cruise
 Pulau Payar Scuba Diving
 Grand Island Tour
 Mangrove Forest Tour
 Eagle watching tour
 Sunset Cocktail Cruise
 Island Hopping
 Cable car rides and Oriental Village Visit
 Helicopter experience
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Beaches of Langkawi
The major islet is Pulau Langkawi and its lodgings are inclined to dwell in the lavishness of a
large scale: solid teak accommodations and wonderfully embroidered conventional huts with
chandelier showerheads and Wi-Fi access.
The main beaches of Langkawi are:
 The Pentai Cenang
 Pantai Tengah
 Pantai Kok
 Tanjung Rhu
 Datai bay
 Burau Bay
 Black Sand Beach
 Pantai Pasir Tengkorak
The finest attraction in of Langkawi is made up of the scenic landscapes, unreserved parks,
and iconic constructions that no tourist ought to omit on their voyage. One of the well-known
and most admired coastline tourist spots, the enormous island is habitat to chronological
attractions, outstanding diving chances, thrilling nightlife and a fast shopping spree. The
beaches of Langkawi are rated amongst the finest in the earth whilst immense roadways offer
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trouble-free admission to its lively seashore towns. Owing to the dimension of the island,
Langkawi is the best attraction and is therefore, hired vehicles are handy. Few tourist
attractions are there that you certainly need to visit before leaving, so have a look at the list of
packages that HolidayHai offer.
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