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LAN (English) / IH / PS June 2015 (0615) (TRAFFICKING IN ILLEGAL DRUGS CARRIES THE DEATH PENALTY) 1 Contents 5 Your First Stop - KUAH 8 Beaches & Cruising 10 Nature’s Best in Langkawi 14 Rich Island Culture 16 Things To Do, Sights To See 22 Sailing in Langkawi 24 Live Action on the Island! 25 Shopping & Dining 26 Accommodation 28 Getting to Langkawi 30 Tourism Malaysia Overseas Offices 2 Selamat Datang Welcome Langkawi comprises a group of 99 tropical islands Langkawi has been accorded the Geopark status lying off the northwestern coast of Peninsular by UNESCO, for its beautiful geological heritage Malaysia, about 30 km from Kuala Perlis and 51 of stunning landscapes, karsts, caves, sea-arches, km from Kuala Kedah on the mainland. The main stacks, glacial dropstones and fossils. With a island is known as Pulau Langkawi. The islands geological history dating back 500 million odd are shrouded with an intriguing heritage of myths years, the islands contain unique rock formations and legends that feature ogres and gigantic that stir the imagination and baffle the mind. birds, warriors and fairy princesses, battles and romance. Langkawi is perfect for doing everything or nothing at all. Enjoy nature-based activities, As a natural paradise, the islands are perhaps or simply laze by the beach. There is also a unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia. host of unique attractions for those who enjoy Fine beaches offer sun-filled days of complete sightseeing. The gentle smiles and warm relaxation. The clear emerald waters around the hospitality will soon charm you. Come to islands are perfect for a host of water sports and Langkawi for a holiday unlike any other. recreational activities. The enchanting marine life beneath the waters of Langkawi beckons diving enthusiasts. Kilim Geoforest Gua Park Cherita Tanjung Rhu Beach Langgun Datai The Andaman Island Island Langkawi Air Hangat Pasir Tengkorak Beach Black Sand The Datai Beach Langkawi Temurun Tanjung Waterfall STRAITS OF MALACCA Teluk Yu Dendang Air Hangat Village The ELS Island Club Durian Perangin Waterfall Langkawi Craft Cave of Bats Mount Complex Mat Chinchang Crocodile Adventureland (Gua Kelawar) Langkawi Mangrove Tour Langkawi Sungai Bohor Galeria Perdana Kilim Seven Wells Langkawi Wildlife Park & Waterfall Bird Paradise Padang Matsirat Bualo Park Berjaya Langkawi Cable Car Ulu Melaka Gunung Raya Beach & Spa Resort Sheraton Langkawi Mount Golf Club Kok Beach Resort Raya Beach Oriental The Danna Langkawi Village Telaga Harbour MARDI Park Agro Technology Kisap Kota Park Four Points By Sheraton Mahsuri Grand Continental Hotel Langkawi Bayview Hotel International Airport Kuah Town Timun Island 99 East Pekan Rabu Complex Chorong Golf Club Island Rebak Island Beringin Beach Resort Langkawi Lagenda Park Eagle Square Paku Island Kedawang The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa Meritus Pelangi Beach Rebak Besar Resort & Spa Royal Langkawi Island Yacht Club Laman Padi Casa Del Mar Langkawi LEGEND Cenang Beach Underwater World Langkawi Holiday Villa Langkawi Beach Resort & Spa Airport Major Road Tengah Beach Jetty Places of Interest Baru Bay Resort World Langkawi Ferry Terminal Tourist Information Hill Centre Hotel Golf Tuba Sport Island Hospital Dayang Bunting Island Beras Basah * Map not drawn to scale Island Singa Besar Island Lima Island Gubang Darat Island Dua Island Gubang Laut Island Tajai Island Ujong Buloh Island Balar Island Kilim Geoforest Gua Park Cherita Langkawi Tanjung Rhu Beach Map Langgun Datai The Andaman Island Island Langkawi Air Hangat Pasir Tengkorak Beach Black Sand The Datai Beach Langkawi Temurun Tanjung Waterfall STRAITS OF MALACCA Teluk Yu Dendang Air Hangat Village The ELS Island Club Durian Perangin Waterfall Langkawi Craft Cave of Bats Mount Complex Mat Chinchang Crocodile Adventureland (Gua Kelawar) Langkawi Mangrove Tour Langkawi Sungai Bohor Galeria Perdana Kilim Seven Wells Langkawi Wildlife Park & Waterfall Bird Paradise Padang Matsirat Bualo Park Berjaya Langkawi Cable Car Ulu Melaka Gunung Raya Beach & Spa Resort Sheraton Langkawi Mount Golf Club Kok Beach Resort Raya Beach Oriental The Danna Langkawi Village Telaga Harbour MARDI Park Agro Technology Kisap Kota Park Four Points By Sheraton Mahsuri Grand Continental Hotel Langkawi Bayview Hotel International Airport Kuah Town Timun Island 99 East Pekan Rabu Complex Chorong Golf Club Island Rebak Island Beringin Beach Resort Langkawi Lagenda Park Eagle Square Paku Island Kedawang The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa Meritus Pelangi Beach Rebak Besar Resort & Spa Royal Langkawi Island Yacht Club Laman Padi Casa Del Mar Langkawi LEGEND Cenang Beach Underwater World Langkawi Holiday Villa Langkawi Beach Resort & Spa Airport Major Road Tengah Beach Jetty Places of Interest Baru Bay Resort World Langkawi Ferry Terminal Tourist Information Hill Centre Hotel Golf Tuba Sport Island Hospital Dayang Bunting Island Beras Basah * Map not drawn to scale Island Singa Besar Island Lima Island Gubang Darat Island Dua Island Gubang Laut Island Tajai Island Ujong Buloh Island Balar Island Kuah Map To MARDI Agro Technology I Park W A K G To N Kisap A Durian Perangin Waterfall L A Ayer Hangat Village Y J A Gunung Raya Golf Club AL R A H Galeria Perdana N P U B L E B A U H Wildlife Park E R DAN A Y L A L T A N Cave of Bats GA G G K AN G A W H A I ER ON AY G AN JA JAL LA N P ADANG GA Kelibang ON G Pokok Asam l T a P J ERS it ALAN IAR irport p PA AN R HANGA A s DAN BUN YE T o G M GA A A i A RAY N IR i H TSI A S Grand Continental RA ALA T w PER T J A S Langkawi Parade IARA M ngkaw N M G Hotel UT N a Shopping Mall IA L RA A angka D o L J A T ALA P To N P N Bayview E A N L A JA R Hotel AK P E KUAH TOWN RS J IARA 3 A CENTRE A L ER A N N PUT N P A PE NG UT CO N N E LE R A A My R A Hotel K TERA 2 LAN SERI LEGENDA PU JA N GA ON C N Pekan Rabu LE Complex P Al-Hana E R mosque S IA R A N P Kampung U T Taman E R A Kuah Legenda Eagle Bay STRAITS OF MALACCA Hotel CHOGM LADA J Park Complex ALA N PENARAK Langkawi Fair Shopping Mall To Beringin Eagle Square Beach A K Kampung O L A R D N Penarak I J N A A LEGEND L L A A J N D A T Airport Major Road Royal Langkawi O S Y J E A Yacht Club D L Jetty Places of Interest A O N M B E A R Ferry Terminal Tourist Information R I N G I Hill Centre N Hotel The Westin Langkawi Resort Hospital & Spa * Map not drawn to scale 6 Your First Stop KUAH Kuah is located on the southeastern tip of EAGLE SQUARE or Dataran Lang is Langkawi’s Langkawi and is the island’s main town with Kuah most prominent landmark for visitors arriving via Jetty being the take-off point to the neighbour ing the sea. Situated near the Kuah Jetty, the main islands. The name Kuah is a Malay word meaning attraction of the square is the magnificent statue ‘gravy’, referring to an ancient folklore of two of the reddish brown eagle majestically poised battling giants who overturned a gigantic pot for flight. According to local folklore, Langkawi of curry at the spot where the town now stands. derived its name from the eagle or helang. In old Malay, kawi denotes reddish brown, hence Once a rustic town with a few streets, present-day Langkawi means ‘reddish brown eagle’. Kuah is a thriving centre of hotels and shopping- cum-business complexes, fortunately without The square is beautifully landscaped and the din of modern-day cities. Kuah offers a wide features scenic ponds, bridges, covered terraces, variety of duty-free goods such as tobacco, restaurants and barrel vaults made of bricks. The liquor, cosmetics and electrical items at highly- square is beautifully illuminat ed at night and attractive prices. presents a dramatic scene as you approach the island from the sea. 77 Crocodile Adventureland Langkawi To Cenang Seven Wells Waterfall Oriental Village Cable Car Map Padang Matsirat JAL AN K UA LA TE RI Kok Beach AN The Danna G Langkawi TAI KOH J ALA N PAN Burau Sheraton Langkawi Island Beach Resort Telaga Harbour Park AD P A JALA AN N N ULU ME JAL G LAK M A AT Langkawi SIR AT Lagoon J A Beras Terbakar L Resort A K A N JALA MELA N ULU K U One Hotel JALA A M L U N Y MA A Helang N T E A A M K G IR Four Points U N D A P A M by Sheraton I S N A L Kota A J Mahsuri JALAN PADAN G MATS Langkawi IRAT International HANDEK UR A Airport AN C JAL P U K G N A T J AL R E J STRAITS OF MALACCA B A A J N A L U A L T K A N A E N B AT B D U B A K E L A H W UAL A N A G M U D A Rebak Island Kedawang Meritus Resort Langkawi J AL Pelangi Beach AN BO HO Resort & Spa R T YAK E M PO JA Laman L A Casa Del Mar N Padi P Langkawi A NTA I C H H A E G Rebak Besar N N LAN AN E JA B T U T Island I KI M G A A Cenang Beach T L N U A T P N A Fave Hotel L A Underwater J World Langkawi Holiday Villa Langkawi Beach JA Resort & Spa Tengah Beach L A LEGEND N P A N T A I Airport Major Road T E N Jetty Places of Interest G A Hotel Tourist Information Epoi H Island Resorts World Centre Langkawi Lalang Island 8 * Map not drawn to scale Crocodile Adventureland Langkawi To Seven Wells Waterfall Oriental Village Cable Car Padang Matsirat JAL AN K UA LA TE RI Kok Beach AN The Danna G Langkawi TAI KOH J ALA N PAN Burau Sheraton Langkawi Island Beach Resort Telaga Harbour Park AD P A JALA AN N N ULU ME JAL G LAK M A AT Langkawi SIR TAMAN LEGENDA OR LEGENDS PARK AT Lagoon J A Beras Terbakar L is a scenic park with beautiful gar dens of vivid Resort A K A N JALA MELA N ULU K U local blooms, plants and fruit trees.