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Places To Visit In Langkawi
Gunung Raya
Located at Jalan Air Hangat, Gunung Raya is the highest mountain in Langkawi with an altitude of 881 metres. The mountain peak is a granite formation and is located at the centre of Langkawi which provides an amazing panoramic view of the Island and the surrounding seas.
Gunung Raya is believed to be a cursed form of Mat Raya, a giant who once lived on the island. The D’Coconut Hill Resort at the top of the mountain houses an observation tower with the best of the views of the Andaman Sea, the mainland of Thailand and Langkawi at a cost of RM 10. A total of 4287 steps have to be climbed to reach the top.
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Kilim Geoforest Park
A stunning landscape around three interconnected estuaries is Kilim Geoforest Park, located near Tanjung Rhu Beach. The 100-square-kilometre nature reserve is known for the exotic beauty of its beaches, caves, limestone formations, and mangrove swamps. A riverboat cruise (mangrove tour) is the best way to explore its beauty.
The only place where coastal karsts and mangrove ecosystem coexist, main attraction of Kilim Karst Geoforest is its rich variety of wildlife - long-tailed macaques, tree crabs, monitor lizards and otters can be spotted here. The Geopark is a also a haven for bird-watchers. Kilim Karst is home to Gua Kelwar, a popular well-maintained bat cave.
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Langkawi Cable Car
Located at The Oriental Village in the upper northwest of Langkawi Island, Langkawi Cable Car takes the riders to the top of Mount Mat Cincang (second highest peak of Langkawi). Also referred to as Langkawi SkyCab, it is popular for the panoramic view of the surrounding Islands and the Andaman Sea.
Officially opened on 1 November 2002, Langkawi Cable Car is the world’s steepest SkyCab and has the longest free span for a mono-cable. The cable comprises of three stations, Base Station, Middle Station and the Top Station. The total length of the cable is 4400 metre from the base station to the top station which is covered in approximately 15 minutes and a round trip takes about 28 minutes.The viewing points at the stations offer a fascinating view of the mountains, caves, cliffs, blue waters, beautiful skyline and the tiny islands scattered in the Andaman Sea. At the Base Station and the Top Station, there is a plethora of activities and facilities.
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Langkawi Sky Bridge
The Langkawi Sky Bridge is a 125-metre curved suspension bridge, located at the end of the Langkawi Cable Car ride. Touted to be one of the world’s longest curve suspension bridges, it overlooks Mount Mat Cinchang and offers mind-stirring panoramic views.
Suspended at an altitude of 100 meters from sea level, the view from the Langkawi Sky Bridge include the Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls and a rainforest, both of which make the walk worthwhile. The sky bridge is accessible from the Top Station of Langkawi Cable Car and is designed to accommodate 250 people at a time. A fun fact: The last scene of Bollywood Blockbuster Don (2006) was shot on this bridge.
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Langkawi Wildlife Park
Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise is an alluring wildlife and bird sanctuary situated in Jalan Ayer Hangat. Established in 2002, this beautiful garden and spacious arena is home to various exotic wildlife animals and 2500 bird species. Visitors can catch a glimpse of canaries, owls, eagles, toucans, hornbills, macaws, flamingos, peacocks, mandarin ducks, ostrich, and cranes, among many others. Apart from this, explore some fascinating animals like alligators, turtles, lizards, porcupines, monkeys, meerkat, mouse deer, Iguana, deer, etc. inside the wildlife section of the park.
A one-way path is made around the sanctuary with caged boundaries for a comfortable sprawl. Feed the animals with the assistance of the guides or shop a souvenir or gift from a crystal shop having some fine crafted Chinese and Brazilian jewellery, duty-free outlets, and souvenirs outlet located inside. Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise is also extremely famous for a 15 feet human-made waterfall that let the visitors capture some mesmerizing and picturesque sights.
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Mahsuri Tomb
Mahsuri Tomb, located 12 km from Kuah town, is the tomb of the legendary Princess Mahsuri. Also called as the Makam Mahsuri, it is known for its beautiful architecture and peaceful gardens.
The legend of Mahsuri abounds about 200 years ago when a beautiful and charming village maiden named Mahsuri, who lived in Langkawi, was wrongfully executed to death on grounds of adultery. Mahsuri's Tomb entails a crypt of Princess Mahsuri, along with an outmoded Malay house with a diorama museum and a theatre and a handiworks shop at the monumental compound.
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Gunung Mat Cincang
Mount Machinchang is the oldest mountain range of Southeast Asia in Langkawi of Malaysia. Formed 550 million years ago, it provides a panoramic view of the Burau Bay and Pantai Kok from atop. Covered by dense rainforest, Gunung Mat Cinang, as also named, is the second-highest peak of Langkawi with a steep trail path guided by ropes. As high as 850 M, travellers can witness the Seven Wells waterfall at the beginning of their hike to the peak after climbing a few hundreds of staircases.
Being one of the three UNESCO World Heritage Geoparks in Langkawi, Mount Machinchang exhibits a wide change in the flora structure from downwards to the peak, possessing dense giant trees at the base and small bushier trees and orchids at the top. Also known as the Mount Mat Cincang, snack carts are available for trekkers at the base of Cincang. Visitors also crowd up in Mount Mat Cincang to experience the famous cable car ride, moving passengers up to 709 M above sea level to the apex, for a clear and astounding 360 degrees unhindered view. The mischievous Macaque monkeys and eagles will follow you through your journey, as well.
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Oriental Village
Oriental Village is an open-air themed lifestyle complex at the base of Mount Mat Cincang in Langkawi. The open-air attraction is famed for the marvellous Sky Cab and the Sky Bridge.
From great dining options, fun-rides and tours, spas, shopping outlets, a central lake, animal exhibits etc, Oriental Village comes up with an endless list of things to do. While here, take the famous Cable Car up Mount Mat Chinchang and look around at the stunning views below. Once you're up there, walk along Sky Bridge for clear views of the whole of Langkawi.
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Pantai Cenang
Pantai Cenang is the most popular beach on the island, with operators offering visitors watersport opportunities like jet skiing, parasailing, kayaking, water skiing, speed boat rides, and the like.
Located on the western shoreline of Langkawi, Pantai Cenang offers a vibrant nightlife with its splendid beachfront bars and classy lounges. Pantai Cenang is a popular family tourist destination offering various children – friendly attractions such as Underwater World and Kiki Club. With duty-free outlets and souvenir shops offering a wide range of imported goods, one can also enjoy strolling along the Pantai Cenang road.
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Tengkorak Beach
Located just 4 km away from the Datai Bay, the secluded Pasir Tengkorak Beach is a hidden holiday spot for locals of the place. The white sandy beach is covered by shady rainforest and 500 million years old rock formations found on the ends of the beach. While the blue water is good for swimming, travelers can also trek down to the woods of Pantai Pasir Tengkorak and explore the three-tier Temurun waterfalls.
Apart from camping, trekking, and sunbathing, Pasir Tengkorak beach has its own picnic tables, prayers halls, toilets, and an adjacent small snack cart, too. Also known as the Sandy Skulls Beach, this beach is the happy home for troops of monkeys and thousands of jellyfish. Being one of the cleanest public beaches on the island, Pantai Pasir Tengkorak offers a serene surrounding with shade gazebos for its travellers.
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