Constituting 99 islands in Malaysia’s west coast, Langkawi is famous for its mystical legends, exquisite beaches, pristine rainforests and superb duty-free shopping! Interspersed with lush tropical rainforests, the islets are also home to staggering cliffs that dramatically jut out of the turquoise placid waters.

What did you see at Langkawi?

Langkawi Sky Bridge, Skytrex Adventure, Underwater World, Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise, Tanjung Rhu Beach, Skytrail Jungle Trekking, Crocodile Adventureland, Langkawi Zipline Adventure, Langkawi Islands, Langkawi Cable Car, Gunung Raya, Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum, Pantai Cenang Beach and many more .

What is there to do at night in Langkawi?

Tours

  • Grand Island Tour.
  • Mangrove Forest & Eagle Watching Tour.
  • Sunset Cocktail Cruise.
  • Half-Day Island Hopping.
  • Mangrove Forest & Eagle Watching.
  • Private Cable Car & Oriental Village Visit.
  • Private Half-Day Island Hopping Experience.
  • Helicopter Experience Over Dayang Bunting Lake.

Who owns Langkawi island?

Langkawi, a cluster of 99 islands separated from mainland Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca, is a district of the state of Kedah in northern Malaysia and lies approximately 51 kilometres (32 mi) west of Kedah. The total landmass of the islands is 47,848 hectares (118,230 acres).

Is Langkawi child friendly?

Langkawi is one of our easiest holiday destinations with kids, time after time. Here’s why… While there are many amazing destinations on our travel bucket list around Asia, we can’t help keep boomeranging back to one of the easiest short break island destinations of all: Langkawi.

How Langkawi got its name?

Langkawi is an island of legends. Its name is believed to have originated from the abundance of eagles on the island: helang (eagle in Malay) and kawi (marble in Sanskrit), begets the moniker helang-kawi which was eventually toned down to Langkawi.

Is Langkawi a duty free island?

Since the time in 1987 when Langkawi acquired the duty free status, tourists from other parts of Malaysia and overseas countries have been pouring in to Langkawi. First, although Langkawi is a duty free island, all stores or shopping centers do not offer items at duty free prices.

Is Langkawi a party island?

The Malaysian island has a compelling, memorable nightlife, where it lets you absorb the nocturnal magic of the place without loud partying and raucous crowds. Instead, you can spend your evenings at a scenic restaurant by the beach, enjoying a range of food and drinks.

Why is Langkawi a good holiday destination?

Due to its breathtaking natural scenery and landscapes, langkawi has become more famous because of its local touch of cultural heritage. The simply amazing aquamarine contours and its unique geographic location have given the islands an edge over others to become a great tourist destination.