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Langkawi - The Island of Mystical Legends

 

Langkawi
A scattering of a hundred or so exquisite islands off the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi has been transformed from a tranquil backwater into one of Malaysia's premier vacation areas. Forest-covered islands of marble and limestone are scattered in the sea around the main island of Pulau Langkawi, where a wide range of accommodation is located. Renowed for its beautiful sandy beaches, lush tropical landscapes and a host of intriguing legends, duty-free Langkawi is the perfect holiday destination, where visitors can do as much or as little as they wish.

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I do 
  • Scoop up a squid by gasoline light in mid-ocean
  • Look out for the aeronautics of the Brahmini Kite
  • Show off your butterfly stroke in a coral garden
  • Dip in a hotspring
  • Listen to music of invisible wind musicians on the beach
  • Be captivated by the Cave of Stories
  • Stand in awe of two legendary giants
  • Learn to dance the asli even if you do have two left feet
  • When duty-free calls - shop till you drop
  • Shout at the wind - or scream with the spirits - at Gua Langsiar
  • Simply laze on the beach
  • Take a cable car ride 708 metres above sea level

I eat

Fast-food or food at leisure; seafood at KUah in Restoran Labu Labi, Chinese dishes at the Bamboo Restaurant; Malay delicacies at the Hajjah Restaurant; Indian and authentic Penang food at the Water Garden; East meet West at Champo Champo and the elegant Bon ton; German cuisine at Backofen

I shop

Duty-free electronic goods; local souvenirs from chess sets carved from Langkawi marble, to fine Malaysian batik; traditional curealls - Air Gamat brewed from sea slugs!




 

Fast Facts
 Flying time from Singapore  1 hours 25 minutes 
 Flight frequency

 1 daily flight
 Airport Tax  International flights MYR51 (collected at time of ticketing) 
 Airport to City  9 km
 Climate  Sunny year round. Rainy season is from November to January with the dry season between late April and September
 Best time to go  Year round
 Flavours  Laksa Kedah (noodles in hot curry), satay (barbecued meat on sticks) and sup ekor (spicy herbal mutton soup) 
 Currency  Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) 
 Activities  Sightseeing, shopping, eating local cuisine, mangrove cruises, rainforest canopy adventures, bird-watching, island hopping, diving, snorkelling, spas 
 Events & Festivals  Thaipusam (January), Chinese New Year (January-February), Malaysia Water Festival (April-May), Colours of Malaysia (May-June), Malaysia Mega Sale (July-September), Hari Raya Aidilfitri (according to the Muslim calendar) 
 SilkAir Contact Number  Tel:(6-04) 955 9771 

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