Langkawi
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Langkawi is a duty free island located far north of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Kedah. There are ferries to this island from Penang and the mainland. If you are from Thailand, you may take the ferry from Satun for 45 minutes travel time.
Sights and Activities
- Cable car to Gunung Mat Cincang: This is definitely the highlight of the visit to Langkawi. The cable car ride starts from the Oriental Village. The return ticket costs 4 RM and is a lovely ride to the peak of the mountain and back with stops at two viewing stations. The winds are very rough up there and can be scary at times and the skybridge is closed for visitors when the winds get stronger. A visit to the oriental village and the cable car will take half day but the views from the top are worth the time.
- Private yacht sailing: For the ones who can afford to charter a private yacht, this is the best way to explore Langkawi's 99 islands.
- Island hopping tours: At the airport terminal, numerous counters offer island hopping tours that visit a few of the islands like Pulau Daya Bunting (Isle of the pregnant maiden), Pulau Singa Besar etc.
Events and Festivals
Getting There
By Plane
Langkawi International Airport (LGK) receives a range of flights. Air Asia operates flights to Langkawi and it costs around 160RM for a one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi if you book early. There are also flights from Singapore with them. Other (sometimes seasonal) destinations include Guangzhou, Subang Airport, Penang, Hat Yai and Phuket.
By Train
There are no trains to the island from the mainland.
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
The boats are the only other means of getting to Langkawi from the Malaysian mainland. There are boats plying the waters from Penang (~3 hours), Kuala Perlis (1 hour) and Kuala Kedah (1 1/2 hour).
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
Taxis are a good way of travelling around Langkawi. One can book the airport taxi service at the rate of 100 RM for 4 hours. Alternatively, taxis can be called for any hotel you stay at.
By Foot
By Bike
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Pantai Cenang beach area is highly touristy and has the most number of guesthouses and hotels concentrated within its small area. For those seeking a little quiet, it might be better to go further along the coast towards the Oriental Village or inland.
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort | Karung Berkunci 200 Burau Bay | Hotel | - |
| Eagle Bay Hotel | 33 Persiaran Putra, Kuah Kedah | Hotel | 80 |
| Geopark Dormitory | Oriental Village, Seven Wells Road Burau Bay | Hostel | 60 |
| Hotel Citin Langkawi | No. 3, Jalan Pekan Kuah | Hotel | 49 |
| Kedawang Beach Inn | No 7 Jalan Pantai Chenang | Guesthouse | 78 |
| Langkawi Boutique Resort | Lot 2605 Jalan Pantai Cenang Mukim Kedawang | Hotel | 66 |
| Zackry Guest House | Lot.735 Jalan Teluk Baru, Pantai Tengah, Langkawi | Hostel | 82 |
Mid-Range
- Sunset Valley holiday homes http://www.langkawi-holidayhouses.info/pages/houses.html, Lot 1370, Jalan Makam Mahsuri, Kampung Teluk. 07000 Langkawi.
- Sunset Beach Resort http://www.sungroup-langkawi.com/sunset/index.html , Jalan Pantai Tengah, 07000 Langkawi.
Upscale
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