Places to Visit in Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia

Places to Visit in Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia

Pulau Langkawi is a group of 104 islands in Andaman Sea located about 30 kms off the coast of northwest Malaysia. Pulau Langkawi is a part of Kedah and covers a total area of 478 sq kms known for its rich flora, fauna, dense forests, mountains, beaches and natural scenic beauty. Pulau Langkawi coordinates with 6.21’ degree North Latitude and 99.48’ degree East Longitude.

Meaning & Climate in Pulau Langkawi:

The name Pulau Langkawi was derived from Malay word ‘lang’ meaning reddish brown to impress the tourists so that many tourists will visit the city by hearing its name. Pulau Langkawi is also called as ‘Jewel of Kedah’. The region receives heavy rainfall from March to November and August being the wettest month and the region faces dry season from December to February.

Places to see in Pulau Langkawi:

Pulau Langkawi has some of the most magnificent places in the islands to watch out for which is known for its beaches, rivers, mountains, streams, estuaries and waterfalls. Some of the places of interest are mentioned here below:

Rumah Holistic Spa and Retreat Center
Pulau Langkawi Cable Car from where the tourists can have a good ovarall view of the entire island.
Tanjung Rhu are known for beaches, bays and sunsets.
Pasir Tengkorak Beach
Lake of the Pregnant Maiden
Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls
Cenang Beach
Rice Museum
Tengah Beach
Pulau Langkawi Sky Bridge
Gunung Mat Cincang are famous for mountains that are known to be the second highest mountain peaks in Pulau Langkawi.
Agro Technology Park
Pulau Langkawi Wildlife Park
Pulau Langkawi Aquarium
Pulau Payar Marine Park
Galeria Perdana are known for museums which has large collection of statues, artifacts, historic coins, tools and implements belonging to stone age.
Temurun Waterfall
Teoh Soon Huat Duty Free Mall
Pulau Langkawi Ferry
Pulau Langkawi Golf Course
Mahsuri’s Tomb
Lagenda Park
Black Sand Beach
Ave Stella Maris Catholic Church

Cuisines and festivals of Pulau Langkawi:

Pulau Langkawi is famous for local cuisines and delicacies like rice noodles, egg noodles, soups and freshly prepared sea foods like fish fingers, prawn curry, squid dumplings, eel toast, and oyster dipped in soy sauce etc.

It also hosts many national festivals of all religions like Hindu, Muslims, Christians, Chinese and Buddhist. Some of the major festivals celebrated in Pulau Langkawi are Thai Poosam, Shivaratri, Deepavali, Navratri, Bakrid, Id-Ul-Zua, Ramzan, Muharrum, Good Friday, Christmas and Chinese New Year.

How to reach Pulau Langkawi in Malaysia?

Pulau Langkawi can be reached by air and sea as many ferries operate from George Town, Penang, Tamalang and Kuala Kedah to Pulau Langkawi on frequent basis. Pulau Langkawi is also connected by airport called Langkawi International Airport which has direct air links to Kualalumpur, Singapore, Penang, Hong Kong and Subang on daily basis.

Hotels in Pulau Langkawi:

There are many hotels and holiday resorts situated in Pulau Langkawi offering some excellent amenities and accommodation facilities to the tourists who visit the place all round the year. Hotels offer multi amenities like airport shuttle, spa, sauna, hot steam bath, massages, laundry services, dry-cleaning, free internet connection and hosts of other services much to the delight of the tourists. List of hotels and resorts located in Pulau Langkawi is as follows: