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Langkawi Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 |

A trip of Langkawi

Langkawi Island is located in Malaysia’s northwest, close to the border with Thailand. This duty-free destination is not only famous for its stunning beaches, but also for several other attractions and annual events including the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition. The island is home to museums, art galleries, caves, a book village, fantastic golf courses and a number of historical sites which document the myths and legends associated with Langkawi. Away from the capital town of Kuah, this is still a rural fishing island with rice paddies, water buffaloes and jungles where visitors can benefit from the relaxed charm of the locals.

Flights to Langkawi
Langkawi is not linked to the mainland by a land bridge and the only option to access the island is to take a ferry or fly. Langkawi’s modern and efficient international airport is situated about 12 miles from Kuah and is a tourist attraction as it hosts LIMA, an annual international aerospace event that presents aero performances for the public.

In addition to servicing flights from domestic airports on a daily basis, the air facility also handles international flights from London, Singapore, Osaka and Taipei, sometime with a transit stopover at Kuala Lumpur. AirAsia offers flights between Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi every day, with a flight time of about one hour. To get around the island, there is a well developed road network and car rentals or taxis can be easily arranged at the airport. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Langkawi try lastminute.com.
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Sightseeing in Langkawi
Apart from the spectacular beaches and being a tax-free island, another pull in Langkawi is a ride by cable car to the summit of the island’s highest mountain, Gunung Mat Cincang, at 2,460 feet above sea level. Mahsuri’s Tomb is where the legendary Malay princess who cursed the island because she was sentenced to death for a felony she didn’t commit is laid to rest.

Founded by Malaysia’s ex-Prime Minister Dr Mahathir, Gallery Perdana displays a huge collection of gifts from foreign dignitaries including Cambodian silver, woodcarvings from the Easter Islands and items from Africa and the South Pacific. Placed amid a forest, Southeast Asia’s first book village contains thousands of books in several languages, with each traditionally designed house stocking a particular subject.

Book Sightseeing Tours

Fun by night – eating, drinking and partying
The island’s capital town of Kuah features dozens of restaurants flanking the main street. However, the best place for mouth-watering seafood is Pantai Tengah. Overlooking the sea, the Charlie Motel offers delicious Malaysian and Thai cuisine, while the Oasis Beach Pub next door serves tandoori chicken together with beer. More stylish dining places can be found at Eagle’s Nest and Tanjung Sanctuary Langkawi towards Pantai Cenang.

Langkawi provides visitors with a number of pubs, bars and nightclubs, some of them presenting live music. Among the options are Black Henry Pub and Disco, Charlie’s Place Restaurant and Bar as well as Coco Jam Fun Pub and Disco. It is recommended you go out drinking in pairs of groups for safety reasons.

Fun by day – shopping and activities
Due to Langkawi’s duty-free status, shopping in Kuah is an excellent leisure time option. The town also features various old-fashioned stores selling beachwear, crafts, souvenirs and other diverse items. Besides the omnipresent water sports activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, sailing, deep sea fishing and kayaking, the island offers guests several stunning golf courses, particularly at Datai Bay. On a rainy day, you can head to the Awana Porto Malai for indoor bowling.


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