Pulau Langkawi Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 The friendly people, the untouched landscape. 


Con

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 too many hungry mosquitos!!! very itchy ar!!! 


In a nutshell

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 I'll more than recommend Langkawi to anybody who has 4-5 days to spare in Malaysia 

 

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Things to Do  

Langkawi Cable Car

Langkawi Cable Car, Pulau Langkawi

 niksh Says:  Closes at 6pm except on Valentine's day (till late: so i was told). Usually will close on heavy rain, but should you get a good day in Langkawi, I would recommend head for the cable car.The ride takes about 15 minutes. There are two stops:1st being the overview deck from a... 

Happy Hour

Happy Hour, Pulau Langkawi

 aussirose Says:  Ahhh yes, Happy Hour. Now this is getting your priorities right! Part of a woman's job is to save money on stuff so that there is plenty left for shopping....know what I mean? ;o)So, the first thing you do is to check out when Happy Hour is. The saving over a week should get... 

Cable Car and Sky Bridge

Cable Car and Sky Bridge, Pulau Langkawi

 utchie Says:  Another must do in Langkawi. For those who have fear of heights (I do too!) - don't let the heights fool you. The place is too good to miss because of this fear.For maintenance, the place is frequently closed. So I suggest that you try to do this in your first day so that... 

Hotels  

Casa Del Mar Hotel

 8 Reviews and 1069 Opinions  Small personable 34 room boutique hotel with all sea facing rooms Small, friendly and personable 

Four Seasons Resort

 4 Reviews and 440 Opinions  about 90 rooms in a spacious area. almost never see other guests the hotel staff remembers your... 

Restaurants  

Breakfast Bar: Inexpensive food but - you get what you pay for

Breakfast Bar: Inexpensive food but - you get what you pay for, Pulau Langkawi

 Jeanling Says:  One can still enjoy lunch here despite the place being named as "Breakfast Bar". Located on the street side on the beach strech in Cenang Beach, this is a place with very reasonable price for food in Langkawi. We hand fruit platter, cheese omlette, a chicken rice set, 2... 

The Cliff Restaurant & Bar: Serenity of Splashing Waves

The Cliff Restaurant & Bar: Serenity of Splashing Waves, Pulau Langkawi

 Jeanling Says:  Situated behind the Langkawi Underwater World, I doubt that I would notice this place if I were to pass by Pantai Cenang by myself -it is not exactly visible from the road side. Nestled just above the rocky cliff by the beach, this would be a good place to just relax and... 

Oasis Bar and Restaurant: Dining combined with an Exotic view!

Oasis Bar and Restaurant: Dining combined with an Exotic view!, Pulau Langkawi

 greekcypriot Says:  I can speak highly of the Oasis Restaurant.The staff is amazing, and we had daily lunch and dinner the 5 days we were here. The cuisine is good and very cheap. Worth to give it a try!Good service, nice people, western and Indian food. I highly recommend it. 

Sheela's: Our selection - Number One

Sheela's: Our selection - Number One, Pulau Langkawi

 akkipaa Says:  I rank this restaurant best on the area, of course we have to remember that I visited only some twelve others, but we got recommendations and heard the value of the place from other travelers too. I qualify the restaurant local, it is run by a couple (Malaysian-German) who... 

Hungry Monkey Cafe, Turkish Delight: Turkish Cousine

Hungry Monkey Cafe, Turkish Delight: Turkish Cousine, Pulau Langkawi

 aussirose Says:  We were driving down the main street in Pentai Cenang looking for a place to eat as we were starving. Down the end of the street we turned right towards the Lighthouse Restaurant and on the right hand side of the road I spotted a quaint little restaurant with loads of green... 

Taj Mahal Pentai Cenang Langkawi: aussirose's favourite restaurant in Langkawi

Taj Mahal Pentai Cenang Langkawi: aussirose's favourite restaurant in Langkawi, Pulau Langkawi

 aussirose Says:  OHG! The food here is awesome!! This restaurant was definately my favourite!The only problem was that there was too much to choose from! :o) They not only do Indian food by Arabic so there were 2 menus. If I had a big enough stomache I would have tried everything haha :o) I... 

The Orkid Ria - Pentai Cenang: Fresh Seafood Lovers Paradise!

The Orkid Ria - Pentai Cenang: Fresh Seafood Lovers Paradise!, Pulau Langkawi

 aussirose Says:  You can't miss this restaurant as it is in the main shopping street of Pentai Cenang and is the one with the most people in and a huge fish tank out the front with a ton of Cray Fish (Lobster).This one was hubby's favourite so we went back again. The owner recognised us and... 

The Lighthouse Restaurant Langkawi: Beach Restaurant Cenang

The Lighthouse Restaurant Langkawi: Beach Restaurant Cenang, Pulau Langkawi

 aussirose Says:  I had added this restaurant to my Trip Planner here on vt so I knew about it before we arrived. Trip Advisor gives this restaurant a 4 out of 5. The reviews are pretty accurate. If you want to eat at a place that is right on the beach, then this restaurant is the place to... 

Seashell Beach Restaurant Mutiara Bay Resort: Right on the beach

Seashell Beach Restaurant Mutiara Bay Resort: Right on the beach, Pulau Langkawi

 aussirose Says:  After sightseeing every day and driving around the Island, we looked forward to winding down at the beach bar with a Happy Hour Coctail or two and then dining at Seashell Restaurant right on the beach.They had a wide variety of food and you couldn't complain as it was cooked... 

Nightlife  

Lobby Lounge, Phan Thai, Dayang Cafe, Sunken Bar: Different restaurants at the resort.

Lobby Lounge, Phan Thai, Dayang Cafe, Sunken Bar: Different restaurants at the resort., Pulau Langkawi

 sdq Says:  These are few restaurants I visited in the night and enjoyed light music at the Lobby Lounge and at the Beach Restaurant at night in Langkawi. I also heard about some night markets but unfortunately they were on specific days so couldn't visit them. Just casual clothes no... 

Transportation  

AIR ASIA GO CHEAP !

AIR ASIA GO CHEAP !, Pulau Langkawi

 sdq Says:  I went to Langkawi through Air Asia one of the cheapest and easiest way to get there from Kuala Lumpur it cost only $ 55/- per person. The service was good and the flight was of 45 minutes you have to purchase the food but the staff has to rush due to the short time.... 

Flight options from KL to Langkawi

Flight options from KL to Langkawi, Pulau Langkawi

 sheherezad Says:  You can fly KUL - LGK or from SZB - LGK. These are much better options than trying to go to Langkawi overland from Kuala Lumpur (it takes too much time and involves too much hassle). If you book your flight online, as early as possible, you would get the best prices.Fly from... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Swim in Pantai Cenang

Swim in Pantai Cenang, Pulau Langkawi

 ottobrigal Says:  Boat and Jetski in Pantai Cenang. They operate close to the beach, don´t care about swimmers.This morning, a boat towing a banana past me twice when I swam in front of Melati Tanjung.It came very close, so I turnt and just before I reached the shore, it came again with power... 

What to Pack  

MOST IMPORTANT "T-SHIRTS AND BERMUDA SHORTS ONLY"

MOST IMPORTANT "T-SHIRTS AND BERMUDA SHORTS ONLY", Pulau Langkawi

 sdq Says:  Backpacks are most comfortable, if not do take suitcases with strong wheels. The most comfortable and easy to wear clothing in Langkawi is T-shirts and Bermuda Shorts as you don't need to iron them and the require less space too and of course joggers. Mosquito's repellent... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Go bird watching - alone or in tours

Go bird watching - alone or in tours, Pulau Langkawi

 akkipaa Says:  Take your camera and start hunting. There are a lot of birds in your hotel and beach area, it's easy to start and you get some practice for worse circumstances. As you can see, I am not pro and this trip was my first with this camera and all setups were not familiar to me.... 

Favorites  

Langkawi - Duty Free Island

Langkawi - Duty Free Island, Pulau Langkawi

 aussirose Says:  The whole of Langkawi, like many islands in Malaysia, is duty free. Being duty free, beer is cheap in town. We kept this in mind and bought our beers in town and took them back to our accommodation rather than drink them at the hotel which would cost more than double the... 

Huge Eagle - Main Langkawi Attraction

Huge Eagle - Main Langkawi Attraction, Pulau Langkawi

 aussirose Says:  The main attraction of Pulau Langkawi is a huge eagle located near Kuha Jetty. I just managed to get a quick snap as we came off the ferry from Pulau Payer.The name Langkawi comes from the eagle "helang" and "kawi" which means reddish brown. Langkawi is home of a numerous... 

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