An island of 99
islands located 30km off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi is one
of the famous beaches and among the most popular in Malaysia. Combining charm
through history, reasonable, excellent diving opportunities, the atmosphere at
night is fascinating and shopping with a very low price, this duty-free island
oasis is known as the sea.
Clean beaches in
Langkawi recognized as among the best beaches in the world and a great way to
provide easy access to places of historic and scenic attractions, ideal for
those who explore Langkawi using rental vehicles. There are several places you
should see before leaving the island, so let's take a look at our complete list
of 10 attractions in Pulau Langkawi.
1. Langkawi Eagle
Square - Dataran Lang (Kuah)
Also known as Eagle Square, Dataran Lang is known as
man-made attractions, has a sculpture in the form of an eagle to fly. A sight
to be seen as if welcoming visitors to the island by ferry, 12 meter-high
statue is one that is easily recognizable monument on the island.
Located in the southeast corner of the island of Langkawi,
in addition to offering beautiful views of the Bay of Kuah, Eagle Square has a
beautiful water-fountains, terraces and bridges, making it the ideal place for
a picture postcard perfect holiday for you. The Square is the perfect place to
view the ferries plying across the port but plan to travel here in the early
morning or late afternoon when the sun is not so hot.
Eagle brown-reddish in Dataran Lang built landmark island.
According to folklore, Langkawi's name comes from two Malay words -
"hawks" and "incompetent" (reddish brown): then so be
lang-Kawi.
Next to CHOGM Park and Lagenda Park in Langkawi, this
monument is also close to the tax-free shops and the best in Langkawi Jetty
Point Mall and you can walk away from this monument to that place, chocolate
and alcohol are good if purchased here.
2. Cable Car Langkawi (Pantai Kok)
The entrance to the Langkawi cable car, which takes visitors
through the road to Mount Mat Chopped, Langkawi's second highest peak of the
island, located at the Oriental Village on Langkawi Island northwest near
Pantai Kok .Memasuki village and through peaceful oriental garden and souvenir
shop, visitors pay at the counter before stepping into their escalator that
leads to the site of the cable car.
After login, and cable car moves up; you will begin to feel
the temperature dropped and the wind began to blow gently into the cabin
through the vents near the roof of the cabin.
After about 600 meters, the cable car up to the first
station, where you get down to either; Another cable car ride up to the top, or
enjoy the scenery around the observation deck and were impressed with the
beautiful surroundings. Most people do not want to spend too long here, because
on top of the more interesting sights. After a short line up in a queue, you
can take a cable car up the other and the other cable wire where it does not
rise too sharply, even though the initial surge when the cable car station
leaves a bit daunting.
After the cable car slow down after a short sprint to the
exit of the station, passengers will be treated to a view of the higher by
tropical rain forest and hills below. The situation here is the coolest and in
no time you will get to the last station where he was a big part of the fun of
it. Passengers will leave the cable car and were greeted by shops that sell
souvenirs, sculptures, snacks and drinks.
3. Langkawi Underwater
World (Pantai Cenang)
With an area of six acres, Underwater World Langkawi is one
of the famous attractions on the island. Located at the southern end of Pantai
Cenang (near the border with the Central Coast), adjacent to the shopping
center Zone tax-free, it is the largest aquarium in Malaysia. Structure of a
large white house is home to over 200 different species of marine and
freshwater fish including harbor seals, Rockhopper penguins, sharks, rays and
giant Amazon arapaima large - the largest freshwater fish in the world.
When you enter an air-conditioned area, Araipamas (the largest
freshwater fish in the world) can be seen in a medium-sized tank in front of
the entrance.
The complex is divided into three parts: Tropical
Rainforest, Temperate and Sub-Antarctic. Sub-Antarctic perhaps the most popular
- 'penguin-arium' home Rockhopper penguin cute little black-footed and caused
many people jostling to see them clearly. Other highlights of the Underwater
World This tourist-friendly include Educational Resource Centre, a cafeteria
and theater three-dimensional (3D) -make sure you watch the short tells the
story of Michael, a prehistoric fish and a story before being fossilized.
Finally, there are sidewalks below 6 million liter water tank tunnel that
houses a lot of fish, including sharks, giant stingrays and green turtles.
4. Sky Bridge Langkawi
(Pantai Kok)
Langkawi Sky Bridge is located at the end of a cable car
ride. One of the highlights of the island, it is a pedestrian bridge arching
over 410ft long Gunung Mat Cinchang. It may sound like a cliche, but it's true
- the view from here is absolutely amazing - great for those who want the best
in Kodak moment!
Located at 2300 feet above sea level, the Sky Bridge is
easily accessible by cable car in Langkawi. The trip to the summit starts at
Oriental Village in the northwest of the island of Langkawi, close to Pantai
Kok. After the cable car is moving, it will be a little cold because of the
wind flow through the ventilation slits at the top, so you are advised to bring
a sweater.
The scenery along the journey to the second highest peak in
Langkawi include Telaga Tujuh waterfalls and forests. After walking a few
hundred feet up, level out and stop the cable car at the Bridge of Heaven, the
last station. Near you down, there are a few shops that sell souvenirs,
sculptures, snacks and drinks. For those who are afraid of heights will feel a
little dizzy with the altitude, but the bridge is secured with two steel and
wire mesh fence covered. The bridge is 1.8 meters wide and has two triangular
platform that acts as a 'stop' where you can enjoy the view and rest your feet.
Here you can see a narrow staircase that cut its way through
the forest directly to the observation deck, the highest point where you can
see a view of the sky and the sea from here. In fact, you can also see the
island of Tarutao in Thailand from here. At the end of the bridge iron out of
Mount Mat Chopped up into the mountain side is the part that can not be
forgotten. Although it is a bit challenging and scary to walk across it, since
the arch suspension bridge is 125m around a single support, it is very
worthwhile. The chance to get a beautiful picture is very bright and cool
breeze is indeed certainly result in a comfortable group photo.
5. Bird Paradise
Langkawi (Pantai Kok)
Langkawi Bird Paradise is a five-acre park along Jalan Ayer
Hangat. Officially launched in 2002, it is a tropical garden with over 2,500
exotic birds from 150 species such as walnut, owls, eagles, toucans, hornbills
and storks. The park also has a cage that can be entered with a manmade
waterfall 15m.
About ten minutes from Kuah, this complex is also known as
the Bird Park Langkawi or Langkawi Wildlife Park. The complex has a total area
of 10,000 sqm more than 1,500 free-flying birds, with which very much
resembles the natural habitat of each species of birdlife. Langkawi Bird
Paradise is a wildlife park that is fully enclosed first in Asia.
Located near the foothills of Gunung Raya, the aviary is a
popular stopover point for most tours in Pulau Langkawi (the main island) and
an indoor garden is a popular predictable rainy days.
In the complex there is a gift shop that sells other items
themed bird. There is a new connection in the back gallery featuring unique
handicrafts and crystal Country Brazil already raw from China. Apart from
buying a crystal, you can also learn how to properties and their therapeutic
treatment of their employees friendly and hospitable.
6. Tour of Langkawi
Island (Island Hopping Tour)
Hopping Tour Langkawi takes you to explore the small islands
of Langkawi's most renowned sites. First, you will be seeing green large- Lion
Island Pulau Singa Besar; boat stopped in the middle of the sea and you will
get a glimpse of the animals in the sky-eagle-when they fly over. Notice when
they dive for prey, small pieces of chicken in the cast by taxi boat into the
water, with great accuracy - it is a good opportunity to get interesting
pictures and recordings.
Next stop was Pulau Dayang Bunting - a girl pregnant out far
is very impressive; while the lake Dayang Bunting-filled with water which is
said to be 'miraculous' is another amazing sight. Relax on the lake float, soak
your feet in water or expose it to water or swim in the indoor pool. Tour ends
with a visit to the island of Beras Basah again a Langkawi beach with clear
water, and since the area where you can relax and soak up the sun and the sea
after a day spent trekking to Pulau Dayang Bunting and eagle-feeding.
7. Telaga Tujuh (Kuah)
Telaga Tujuh known for its natural attractions on the
island. Located in the Western Cape Langkawi, it was named after a waterfall
Telaga Tujuh, referring to a series of seven natural pools that connect the
supplied by seven separate waterfalls in Mount Mat Chopped.
Organised by Berjaya Leisure (some of the important people
in Berjaya Group), there are pipelines that operate ugly next to the pool and
waterfall that flows into the Berjaya Langkawi Beach Resort. This development
has led to a reduction in the flow of water in the pool during the rainy season
to water storage and discharge falls during dry weather.
Locals tell Telaga Tujuh waterfalls is home to fairies, but
it is absolutely beautiful natural flora that cause this place as like a
magical place. Plants grown here include citrus and Sintuk plants, creeping
plants, grow and flourish. For the intrepid traveler can climb to the top of
the top of the waterfall, rocks across a large rock along the seven pools. The
trip takes about 45 minutes, along the way you will see monkeys, hornbills and
giant squirrels.
8. In Taman Lagenda
Langkawi
Located next to the jetty in Kuah, Langkawi Lagenda Garden
is a very beautiful landscape themed folklore. Opened in 1996, the 'garden
museum' open faces the beach Kuah and colorful statues, with signs in English
tells the detailed information about the myths associated with certain statue
in almost the entire park. The park covers an area of 50 hectares has 17
colorful statues depicting the legend of Langkawi including giant hero, the
mythical bird, the giant evil and beautiful princess.
8.1. Statue of
legendary Langkawi
400m from the jetty, part of the folklore of the island
including the story of Mahsuri - a princess who is punished unfairly - to the
legendary dramatic fights between Mat Raya and Mat Chopped displayed here.
Mahsuri beautiful statues have signs telling how his death - was unjustly
accused of adultery, in a comatose state after being convicted, she cursed
Langkawi to become a desolation, so that seven generations.
8.2 Structure Lagenda
Langkawi
Featuring beautiful gardens with local flowers and lush
vegetation and fruit trees, rambling garden is a beautiful landscape of the
park where you can see traditional Malaysian handicrafts and display cultural
goods. At the entrance garden Wall Gondawana- formation of mountains in
southwest Langkawi, along Burau Bay majestic. A nice picnic area, you can
explore the park on foot or hire a car to take you around the park.
Comfortable, well-maintained garden is worth a little exploration.
9. Crystal Langkawi
(Kuah)
Langkawi Crystal is a highly acclaimed production of crystal
items in Pulau Langkawi. Founded in 1996, Langkawi Crystal is the only company
that does the job of blowing glass in a mold polishing many of the largest
European production. Visitors are welcomed to come to see the factory and see
how crystal goods produced, and the result of his unique craft.
10. Ayer Hangat Village
Kampong Warm Water (also known as Ayer Hangat) is a modern
cultural complex that houses several shops duty-free shopping and also a
theater on site restaurant serving local cuisine, Thailand and Indonesia. The
main attraction in the village of Warm Water, however, is the fountain three
astonishing rate and handicrafts stone built along the river mural natural
salty hot water; Guests can enjoy a therapeutic soak in a private Jacuzzi or
pamper yourself with a massage reflexology foot here
Writed By Nur Ezzati Fikri
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