Langkawi Island Travel
Langkawi Overview
Langkawi Island, also known as the legendary island, is the largest of the 99 islands in the archipelago of Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. It has been known to be legendary for the myths associated to its ancient geological formation. Langkawi has one of the more steady climates for an island in Malaysia. Situated on the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the Malaccan Straits, it is protected from major winds and storms by the mainland on one side and Sumatra on the other. This makes Langkawi perfect to be visited all year round. Sure, there is occasional rainfall and cloudy skies, but it’s never severe or lasts long enough to affect your vacation time.
Langkawi Main Attractions
The island may just be the great island escapade you’re looking for as the famous attraction on the island is the water wonders of this island. One of them is the Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls also known as the Seven Wells, for the seven natural pools along its path. You can bathe in the 7 pools and slide in the slick rocks between them.
Other attractions are the beautiful people of the island. They are very accommodating that you may experience being checked by them anytime possible. That’s why many visitors feel very much welcome to visit the island.
Langkawi Activities
Langkawi Island offers a lot of activities that will fit every visitor’s lifestyle. Activities that are not only for the family and sporty dudes but also for thrill seekers. However, the most worthwhile activity is to impart in improving the environmental friendliness of the island. Langkawi is a Geo park but it still needs improvement. Don’t feed the monkeys and eagles for it may put the animals in harm’s way by encouraging them to be dependent on the tourists.
Langkawi Accommodation & Dining
Langkawi offers a lot of hotels for accommodation. Such hotels suit the vacation every tourist has in mind - great ambience, nice food and great personnel. Dining is not a problem as many hotels serve food in the hotel itself. But if you like a different dining experience, you may visit a variety of restaurants. Some restaurants even offer fine dining, a truly divine setting, lovely staff and scrumptious food.
Langkawi Shopping & Nightlife
Langkawi is pretty well known for its extravagant nightlife as there are many opportunities to burn the midnight oil if you know where to look. Live entertainment, bars, cafes, cocktail bars and even beer gardens are available around hotels in the island. Langkawi has a tax-free status making the alcohol much cheaper than any other part of Malaysia. Langkawi is the regional shopping hub for duty-free goods, offering both international and local products. Most of the island’s shopping opportunities are found in its central commercial area – the town of Kuah. Here, you will find many stores and malls dedicated to providing the lowest prices of tax-free goods.
Getting To & Around Langkawi
Visiting Langkawi Island, travelling by air is the most popular way for international tourists to arrive at the Langkawi International Airport. You may also ride a boat from Kuala Perlis, Kuala Kedah and Satun to get to the island.
