1) Snorkeling

The best place that you can snorkel is at Pulau Payar Marine Park. Pulau Payar is the island that exist lots of beautiful coral reefs. The reefs are home to countless of coral forms and marine organisms some of which are exclusive to this area. Now, Pulau Payar is gazettes as a marine park by the Government of Malaysia. This is to preserve the wondrous nature and it is considered as one of the most beautiful marine parks in the region.

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2) Swimming

There are lots of places that you can go for swimming. The most popular and recommended place that you should go is Tanjung Rhu Beach. It is the Langkawi's best 'coastline' and has long stretches of sandy, white beaches bordered by shady, casuarina trees.

Located along the western coastline of Langkawi and about 25km from Kuah town, there lies to beaches that is Pantai Kok and Pantai Teluk Burau. Both Pantai Kok and Burau Bay are one of the loveliest and it is ideal for swimming. Since that its situated at the foothills of Mount Matcincang and the virgin forest that fringe the shore are one of the oldest in the world has make this place looks beautiful.

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3) Other Water Activities

Apart from doing snorkeling and swimming, there are more waters activities that can you spend your time with such as water-skiing, jet-skiing, wind-surfing and much more. The most favourite place is Pantai Cenang. Here it provide all the equipments to do all the water activities mentioned above.

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4) Adventures

For those who likes adventures sure wil not pass the chance to go do some trekking to Gua Cerita (Cave of Stories). It is located by the beach and can be reached by a 30 minute boat ride. Outside the wall, there are paintings that is believed were painted by the ancestors of the aborigines of Australia. Also on the walls of the cave there are also ancient inscriptions that resemble the holy verses of the Koran, although they are not legible enough to read.

Another cave is Gua Kelawar (Cave of Bats). This cave is located deep in the mangrove swamp near the Kilim River. It can be reached by having a boat ride through the mangrove swamp. The boat journey will takes about an hour, going through spectacular landscapes of hills and limestone cliffs before reaching the mangrove swamp. To reach the cave, some navigation through the muddy, shallow river is required.

Gua Teluk Dedap is one of the few caves that can be found directly on the beach. It is a 45 minutes boat ride from Tanjung Rhu that is on the northeastern tip of the main island. This cave is about 10 meters deep and has a small shallow stream running through it.

Apart from the three caves mentioned above, there are more caves that can be explored they are Gua Buaya, Gua Landak, Gua Balai, Gua Tok Sabong, Gua Langsiar (Cave of the Banshee), Gua Pasir Dagang, Gua Dangli and much more.


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5) Yachting

For those who would like to spend their time on yachting, they will have the chance to do so at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club. There you will be able to cruise around the island of Langkawi.

There is another place that is popular among tourist that is Rebak Marina. This marina is situated in Pulau Rebak. It is one of the international class marina.

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6) Island Hopping

Around the Langkawi main island, there are 3 to 4 smaller islands that does not provide accomodation facilities, but it provide an exhilarating day trip hopping from one island to another.

The first island is Pulau Dayang Bunting (Island of the Pregnant Maiden). It is so named because it is seen to resemble a pregnant woman lying on her back. This island is located about 17km from Kuah. This is also where the Gua Langsiar (Cave of the Banshee) is located.

The second island is Pulau Singa Besar (Island of the Big Lion). Do not fear with its name because there are no lions here but houses a wildlife sanctuary and very unusual flora. This island lies between Pulau Beras Basah and Pulau Dayang Bunting. Its jagged mountain can be seen from Pantai Cenang. The rocks here are extremely old and they are over 500 million years.

The third island is Pulau Beras Basah (Island of the Wet Rice). On this island, you will found some of the best beaches with beautiful crystal-clear waters. Its an ideal picnic spot and a good place to swim. It is peace and it is a perfect place to clear of your mind from pressure.

Another island is Pulau Tuba. Here you can see old fashion fishing village. It is an interesting view to see the fishermen using traditional fishing methods.

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7) Bird Watching

There are lots of places for you to do some bird watching. For this activity, there is a place that you can see various types of birds and of course it is at the Langkawi Bird Park.

Other than the Bird Park, you can also do bird watching at other places such as Pulau Dayang Bunting and Pulau Intan Besar. At Pantai Teluk Burau, there you can hornbills. The virgin forests in Pulau Dayang Bunting teem with an abundance of insect and bird life while in Pulau Intan Besar you will found a large bird population and it makes this island a haven for bird watchers.

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8) Duty Free Shopping

ILangkawi had been granted "Duty Free" status by the government of Malaysia as such you could shop all over Langkawi at Duty Free prices. Some of the most look after items are Perfume, Cameras, Chocolates, Watches, Shoes, Handicrafts, Clothing's, Electronics Items, Local Souvenirs such as "Gamat", Traveling Bags, Cigarettes and Tobaccos, wine and liquors, Optical products and many more.

There are many places where you can do your shopping. As soon as you enter Langkawi either by airplane or boat you will find both at the Langkawi Airport and the Jetty Point Complex (located adjourning the ferry terminal) a very good place to do your shopping as many good retailers selling well-known brands and products are based there.

Another good place for shopping is the center of Kuah Town along the Jalan Pandak Mayah area. Here you will find many shops selling variety of products both imported and local. Also at the Kuah area about 5 minutes drive from Pandak Mayah along the Langkawi Mall area and Trimula area, you will find more shops there to do your shopping.

There are also few more places for shoppers namely the Langkawi Fair Complex ( 5 minutes drives from Kuah Town or Jetty Point Complex), Komplek Budaya Kraf Langkawi located at Telok Yu ( 10 minutes drive from Tanjung Rhu area) where you can find thousands of local handicrafts from all over Malaysia and not forgetting the Oriental Village located at the Burau Bay area.


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9) Sight Seeing

If you want to do some sight seeing, there are lots of places in Langkawi that are very popular for that cause. The first one of course Dataran Lang (Eagle Square). Here, lies a big structure of an eagle that trying to launh to the sky from rocks below it. It resembles the origin of the name Langkawi. After that you can to the Lagenda Park. It is located next to the Eagle Square and it has many interesting sights.

Galeria Perdana is also an interesting place to be visit. It is a gallery that shows the gifts and items belonging to the Prime Minister of Malaysia Y.A.B. Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. For those who doesn't afraid of heights, you can try taking a cable car ride across two mountains that is Gunung Raya and Gunung Matcincang. It is the Langkawi cable car and known as Langcarview.

There is also a Batik Gallery in Langkawi that called Atma Alam. Batik is a material that are used for clothing. Your trip in Langkawi will not be complete without going to the Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri's Mausoleum) because Mahsuri is the main legend of Langkawi. Here you can also visit the traditional Malay house and also enjoy the Malay music and foods.

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10) Eating Out

Most of the locals of Langkawi usually eats at hawker stalls that can be found all over Langkawi. If you are at the Kuah town, there are lots of hawker stall that can be found such as at the main Kuah Road, opposite Kondo Istana Kuah and much more. You don't have to worry about eating out because where ever you are, you will not have the problem to find these stalls because there are lots of them.

For those who want to eat fast food, there are two Kentucky Fried Chicken one at the Jettypoint and the other one at the Langkawi Mall. You can also find the McDonald's restaurant and Kenny Rogers Roasters at the Langkawi Fair.

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11) Night Market "Pasar Malam"

If you come to this island just for leisuring, there's lots of places for you to do so. The most attractive place that you can go is of course the Night Market when translated to Malay is Pasar Malam. Night Market is a place where hawkers sells lots of goodies especially things for everyday home use. It usually opens from 5.30 pm until 10.00 pm. Each day, it will opens at different locations. The schedule are as the following.

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12) Spas and Massage

Most of the major hotels and resort provides various packages of health treatments emphasises the use of natural products. Just relax and pamper yourself during your holiday here with choices of traditional treatments.
Location:
  • The Datai
  • The Andaman
  • Berjaya Beach And Spa Resort
  • Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort
  • Casa Del Mar
  • Kampung Tok Senik
  • The City Bayview
  • Sheraton Perdana Resort
  • Rebak Marina
  • Tanjung Rhu Resort

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13) Golfing

Fancy enjoying your holiday with some golfing activities? Langkawi have some international standard golf courses with breath taking natural surroundings.

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14) Night Driving Range

Kuala Melaka River Park

Located on the banks of the Melaka River in Padang Matsirat - near the Airport and Langkawi Lagoon Resort (zone 7 on our map). Scenic view with padi fields, Melaka River and Mount Matcincang as the background.
Open between 8am to 10pm daily.

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