Langkawi Island is located nineteen miles off the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The capital of this island is called Kuah. Langkawi is home to a population of forty five thousand people. Once known as a quiet island known for its fishing, today it is known for its sandy beaches and sunny skies. There are many beaches in Langkawi; the most popular are Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah. Numerous activities are carried out in them and most of the hotels and restaurants are located on these beaches.
To get the best view of Langkawi Island is by using air travel. From the farthest beach, it only takes forty minutes to reach Langkawi International Airport. From the capital of the island, it takes only twenty minutes to get to the airport. Another method of traveling to and from Langkawi is by ferry service. Traveling by ferry is a good experience, as one visits other islands on the way to Langkawi.
Some travelers are fans of adventure, embarking on a trip from Langkawi to Koh Lipe is the best experience one can have. Koh Lipe and Langkawi are islands belonging to two different countries, but getting from one island to another is much easier. There are ferry services available from Langkawi to Koh Lipe. A boat to Koh Lipe will make your holiday enjoyable and it is a relaxing journey across the Andaman Sea.
Langkawi has hotels for accommodation; those in the capital are cheaper and quieter. The hotels on the beach offer more activities such as swimming pools and bars. Many of the people who live on the island are farmers, sailors, and businessmen. The beautiful countryside and the peaceful scenery of the paddy fields are very attractive. You can enjoy all this by renting a car for a leisurely ride. You will pass through small villages with wooden houses and surrounded by palm trees.
Walking through the virgin forest is a good time to enjoy nature. You can also take a boat tour to the mangroves. Langkawi also has an underwater world, with an underground tunnel leading through a huge aquarium. You can also have the opportunity to dive or even play golf in one of the most prestigious hotels on the island.
Other popular destinations on the island include Hot Springs, Field of Burnt Rice, Beach of Black Sand, and The Seven Wells. Boat rides are organized to the Cueva de la Cortina, Cueva de los cuentos and Lago de la Doncella Embarazada. Traveling with the new cable car to the top of the second highest mountain Mount Mat Cincang-Langkawi gives you a breathtaking view of the island and beyond.
With all the enjoyment you experience in Langkawi, you may want to extend your vacation to have the complete package. A trip to Langkawi is full of adventure, and you can also enjoy shopping on the island. The people who live on the island have their culture and beliefs passed down to each generation.
