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Place Of Interest In Langkawi
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Langkawi,
Mystical Isles In The Sun. Verdant greenery arching over
crystal clear waters, majestic boulders reaching
skyward, yawning caves
whispering of fables and adventures or sunbathers and
beach-lovers, the main Langkawi island offers many
superb choices. The popular Pantai Cenang, one of the liveliest strips
on Langkawi, is packed with an abundance of quaint restaurants and
charming accommodation, from rustic huts to
elegant 5-star hotels. This
lively beachfront is a major hotspot for the young and active. Pantai
Tengah, to the south, offers a good range of souvenir shops and quality
lodgings.
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| Underwater
World |
There is a walk through tunnel with
large fish, small sharks and
stingray as well as many tanks of beautifully colored tropical fish.
In a small garden outside you will find a pool of koi carp and some
short clawed otters.
Set on 6.2 acres of land on the superbly landscaped beachfront of
Pantai Cenang, Underwater World
is one of the largest marine and
freshwater aquaria in Asia. It features over 5,000 varieties of fish
and other exhibits from 500 species displayed in over 100 tanks.
Highlights include the gigantic hexagonal tank and walk-through tunnel
tank containing six million litres of sea water. Here you can observe
sharks, stingrays, huge turtles and other sea creatures swim by,
separated from you only by the laminated clear glass walls of the
tunnel.
Admission: Adults MYR18, children MYR11.
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| Summer
Palace |
| The
summer palace at Pantai Kok was built as a film set by 20th Century Fox
for the film Anna and the King starring Jodie Foster and Chow Yun Fat.
It as a representation of a Thai palace. Here you will find props which
were used in the film and you can even have your picture taking wearing
one of the costumes. |
| Langkawi
Cable Car |
| This cable
car is not for the faint hearted! I have never in all my life
seen a cable car rise so steeply! The cable car leaves the Oriental
village and rises steeply up Mount Machinchang. The views, if its clear
are spectacular and worth the ride. I am not really keen on heights but
it had to be done. As you rise up there is a feeling of complete quiet
and motionlessness-it might have had something to do with the fact I
daren’t move. Whilst we were up at the first station I
decided I
couldn’t go across to the second station as it looked way too
scary!. The wind was getting stronger too and I could see the cars
swaying more! The cable car operates daily from 10.00am, but it is
dependant on the weather so it is usually best to ring before you set
off especially if you have to travel a way. |
| Eagle
Square |
This impressive statue of a Brahminy
Kite is the symbol of Langkawi and it looks out across the bay greeting
visitors as they arrive by the many ferry boats According to local
legend Langkawi derives its name from Helang meaning eagle and kawi
meaning reddish brown.
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| Air
Hangat Village |
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Hangat Village is sited on four acres of land about 14 kilometres
northwest of Kuah. This modern complex includes a 3 tier hot spring
fountain and 18 meter long hand carved riverstone mural depicting the
legends that enshroud this location and souvenir shops. |
| Kuah |
| Kuah
is located on the south-eastern tip of the Langkawi Island and it is
the main town. It is the take off point to the neighbour islands as
well. the name Kuah is a Malay word meaning gravy and is associated
with an ancient legend of two battling giants who overturned a gigantic
pot of curry at the spot where the town now stands. |
| Taman
Lagenda |
| Langkawi’s
“Legend On The Park” is more than just a scenic
park with
beautiful gardens of vivid local blooms, plants and fruit trees. It is
a 50-acre park with 17 story-telling monuments, 4 artificial lakes and
a
man-made beach which provide a picturesque and fitting backdrop for
buildings showcasing Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage.
Within
the park, there are also some fine examples of traditional Malaysian
handicraft and cultural objects. Open: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Daily)
Admission: RM5.00 (adult) FOC (child) Bicycle rental: RM3.00 / hour
Buggy rental: RM12.00 for 45 minutes with driver |
| Telaga
Tujuh (Seven Wells Waterfall) |
| The waterfall is so named because
its cascading water is divided into
sevel layers of natural pools. After the car park, you’ll
walk
pass several tourist shops to get to the entrance. After walking up for
a short while, you’ll see a sign directing to
‘Waterfall’ on your left. It’s not the
Seven Wells
but it’s worth it to get there first. It’s the same
waterfall where you can see from the cable car. After this waterfall,
walk back to the original path, continue walking up for around 330
steps (there’s a sign showing the exact no.),
you’ll get to
the amazing Seven Wells!!! The water was so cool and clear, ideal for
swimming after hiking, lots of small fish was swimming around me!!!
Remember to bring your swimsuits! Beware of the slippery algae on the
rocks, I fell down and hit my face badl : ( However, the slippery rocks
formed a natural slide for us to have fun from one pool to another. I
really enjoyed the water and the scenery at Seven Wells! |
| Night
Market |
| Night market is very popular here in
Malaysia and
Langkawi also has many night market being scheduled everyday in few
dedicated areas around the island. The full schedule of Night Market in
Langkawi as follows :- Monday = Ulu Melaka Tuesday = Padang Wahit,
Kedawang Wednesday = Kuah Town Thursday = Temoyong,
Bukit Malut &
Kuala Teriang Friday = Ayer Hangat Saturday = Kuah Town Sunday = Padang
Matsirat Its a perfect place to taste varieties of local foods. |
| Makam
Mahsuri |
| With its fabled and historical past,
Langkawi is a treasure trove for
visitors. Among many significant sites on the island that have been
preserved for posterity is Makam
Mahsuri (Mahsuri's Mausoleum) about 12
kilometers from Kuah. This shine was erected in honor of Mahsuri, a
beautiful maiden who was unjustly accused of adultery. According to
legend, she bled white blood at her execution as a sign of her
innocence. In her dying breath, she laid a curse on the island that it
would remain barren for seven generations. Fact or fiction, seven
generations have since passed and today, Langkawi is a flourishing
tourist destination. |
| Tanjung
Rhu Beach |
| Tanjung Rhu lies in the northernmost
tip of the island.
It’s a quiet and pretty enclave, shaded by whispering
casuarina
trees and fringed by centuries-old limestone caves and uninhabited
islands. Scenic and untouched, Tanjung Rhu is home to one of
Malaysia’s most unusual ecosystems. Mangroves, waterways,
limestone crags and sandy beaches make it a nature lover’s
paradise. It was the most beautiful beach I saw in Langkawi. |
| Pantai
Cenang Beach |
| This is the most central of all
beaches and where most
of the hotels are situated. Located at the south-western tip of
Langkawi, about 18 kilometres from Kuah. The fine powdery sand beach at
Pantai Cenang fringed by coconut trees and casuarinas, stretches for
two kilometres and is lined with a mix of resorts, luxury hotels,
chalets and restaurants. Popular during the peak tourist season, it
makes a good base for exploring nearby islands like Pulau Rebak Kecil
and Pulau Rebak Besar. It’s a nice beach, not stunning but
very
nice and pleasant. |
| Pulau
Dayang Bunting |
| Pulau Dayang Bunting or Island of
the Pregnant Maiden
is situated southwest of Langkawi Island. . In the center of the island
lies a large and beautiful lake called Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of
the Pregnant Maiden). The legend tells a story of a fairy princess who
fell in love with a mortal and conceived a child but the child dies.
The couple buries the child and the fairy princess blessed the
lake so
that any woman who has difficulty to conceive will be blessed with a
child if she drinks the water from the lake. You can see the outline of
the body of a pregnant woman who is lying down on her back. There is
also a new attraction here that is the catfish massage. Its does feel
very ticklish. |
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