Langkawi, Malaysia: travel guide
A tropical archipelago of beaches, mangroves and cable-car views
Archipelago of 99 islands off Kedah, a duty-free tropical beach getaway with cable cars, mangroves and the Sky Bridge.
About Langkawi
Langkawi is an archipelago off the coast of Kedah, in the Andaman Sea near the Thai border, made up of dozens of islands, with the main island holding most of the beaches and resorts. It is a duty-free island group, which adds to its relaxed holiday appeal.
The Panorama Langkawi Cable Car carries visitors up to the Sky Bridge, a curved walkway with wide views of the surrounding sea and forest. Elsewhere, the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park is explored by boat through mangroves and limestone formations, and Eagle Square on the waterfront is a landmark near the ferry jetty.
Langkawi suits couples, families and beach-minded travellers. The drier months from about December to March are the most popular and reliable for sunshine.
- Country
- Malaysia
- Currency
- MYR
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Nearest airport
- LGK
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Top places to visit in Langkawi
Langkawi Sky Bridge
landmark · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · entry RM 6 (≈ ₹140)
Curved 125 m suspension bridge slung between Mat Cincang peaks with rainforest views.
Datai Bay
beach · 2.0 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
Secluded rainforest-backed bay in the northwest, rated among Asia's best beaches.
Panorama Langkawi Cable Car
cable-car · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · entry RM 85 (≈ ₹1,980)
SkyCab gondola climbing to the Mat Cincang summit and the Sky Bridge.
Eagle Square (Dataran Lang)
landmark · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h · free entry
Giant reddish-brown eagle statue on the Kuah waterfront, a Langkawi icon.
Underwater World Langkawi
aquarium · 4.1 rating · about 2 h · entry RM 53 (≈ ₹1,240)
Large aquarium with a walk-through tunnel and penguins at Pantai Cenang.
Kilim Karst Geoforest Park
geopark · 4.6 rating · about 3 h · free entry
UNESCO Geopark of mangroves, limestone cliffs and sea caves explored by boat.
Langkawi Wildlife Park
zoo · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
Interactive bird-and-animal park where you can feed the residents.
Crocodile Adventureland Langkawi
park · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · entry RM 25 (≈ ₹580)
One of Malaysia's largest crocodile parks with feeding shows.
Tanjung Rhu Beach
beach · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · free entry
Pristine quiet white-sand beach with shallow turquoise water in the north.
Temurun Waterfall
waterfall · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · free entry
Tall three-tier rainforest waterfall near Datai, with macaques and hornbills.
Telaga Tujuh (Seven Wells) Waterfall
waterfall · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · free entry
Seven natural pools cascading down Mat Cincang, near the cable car.
Pantai Cenang
beach · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · free entry
Langkawi's liveliest beach with watersports, bars and sunset crowds.
Things to do
- Langkawi Cable Car & SkyBridge Sightseeing · 2.5 h · from MYR 79 per person
- Langkawi Island Hopping Tour Nature · 5 h · from MYR 70 per person
- Kilim Geoforest Mangrove Tour Nature · 4 h · from MYR 84 per person
- Langkawi Sunset Dinner Cruise Sightseeing · 3 h · from MYR 100 per person
- Pulau Payar Marine Park Snorkelling Adventure · 6 h · from MYR 140 per person
- Pantai Cenang Watersports & Parasailing Adventure · 1.5 h · from MYR 56 per person
- Telaga Tujuh Waterfall Trek Adventure · 2.5 h · from MYR 37 per person
- Langkawi Mangrove & Eagle Boat Safari Nature · 3 h · from MYR 70 per person
Where to stay in Langkawi
Hotels
- The Datai Langkawi 5-star · MYR 2,000 to MYR 6,000 per night
- Four Seasons Resort Langkawi 5-star · MYR 2,000 to MYR 6,000 per night
- The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi 5-star · MYR 1,800 to MYR 5,500 per night
- The St. Regis Langkawi 5-star · MYR 1,800 to MYR 5,500 per night
- The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort 5-star · MYR 1,200 to MYR 3,500 per night
- The Danna Langkawi 5-star · MYR 800 to MYR 2,200 per night
Where to eat
- Orkid Ria Seafood Restaurant Seafood, Chinese · about MYR 60 per person
- The Cliff International, Seafood · about MYR 120 per person
- Putumayo Pantai Cenang International, Bar · about MYR 70 per person
- Red Tomato Garden Cafe International, Cafe · about MYR 45 per person
- Yellow Beach Cafe International, Seafood · about MYR 55 per person
- Nasi Dagang Pak Malau Malaysian · about MYR 12 per person
- Wonderland Food Store Seafood, Chinese · about MYR 60 per person
- Fat Mum Restaurant Chinese, Seafood · about MYR 45 per person
Getting to Langkawi
Airport: Langkawi (LGK)
Getting around
- Car Rental Self
- Motorbike Rental
- Taxi
- Walking