10 Best Things to Do in Langkawi

10 Best Things to Do in Langkawi

Natural Landscape, Expansive parks, and iconic structures are the best attractions in Langkawi that the visitors hardly skip these attractions while traveling Langkawi. The most popular beach destination, the massive island is the land of historical attractions, great fare, diving opportunities, exciting nightlife and cheapest shopping. Here you will find the best and most popular attractions to visit in Langkawi. 

 

1. Langkawi Sky Bridge

Langkawi Sky Bridge

Sky Bridge is one of the main attractions and the greatest achievement of the Engineering of Malaysia. It is a footbridge of a beautifully curved shape that is located on Langkawi Island. The gorgeous view of the Andaman Sea is seen from the bridge as well as the lust tropical forests. The bridge is located at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level with 125 meters long. The significance of the bridge is that it rests on just one pole. 

2. Dataran Lang (Eagle Square)

Dataran Lang (Eagle Square)

Eagle Square is the island’s main ferry pier which handles large farriers travelling between Langkawi and Kuala Perlis that is located beside Kuah Jetty. A large Eagle statue is the first thing that appeared to a visitor’s sight after arrival in Langkawi. It is the symbol of Langkawi and it is believed that the name “Langkawi” is derived from the Malay words for Brown Eagle. 

3. Langkawi Cable Car

Langkawi Cable Car

Langkawi Cable Car is must enjoy activities in Langkawi is known as Langkawi Sky Cab which is one of the top attractions on the Island. The Cable car spans for 2.2 KM it takes 15 minutes to get the top of the mountain from the base. It has three stations; the Base station, located at the oriental village. The middle station is where the gondolas make a 45 degree turn to reach the top. The top station has 2 circular viewing platforms from where a visitor may enjoy the 360-degree views of Langkawi at a glance. Being at 708 meters from sea level, the feelings would be more than cooler than that of from the ground. 

4. Underwater World Langkawi

Underwater World Langkawi

Underwater World Langkawi is another tourist attractions of Langkawi that is one of the biggest marine and fresh water aquaria in South East Asia. It has started its operation in 1995. A large number of foreign visitors started coming to this attraction just after the construction of this aquaria and thus became a famous tourist spot. The main theme to build this Underwater World is to get knowledge, education and entertainment. 

5. Gunung Raya

Gunung Raya

Gunung Raya is the tallest peak on Pulau Langkawi. It stands at 881 meters. From the peak of Gunung Raya, one can get a full circle view of Langkawi. The peak of Gunung Raya is said to be one of the favourite spots for Tun Datuk Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. He has been spotted driving his own four-wheel drive vehicle up to Gunung Raya to enjoy the peace. At the peak of Gunung Raya is a teahouse, an art gallery and a museum.

According to Langkawi legend, Gunung Raya was once a giant named Mat Raya. He transformed into the mountain following the big fight he had with another giant, Machincang, over the wedding of his son to Machincang's daughter. Machincang also was transformed into a mountain, called Gunung Machincang.

6. Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise

Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise

“Langkawi Wildlife Park” as we are known is managed by Wildlife Planet Sdn Bhd and located at Lot 1485, Jalan Ayer Hangat, Kampung Belanga Pecah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. Beautiful birds greet you as you stroll through tropical gardens. Walk through our large enclosed bird rooms where the larger species have room to stretch their wings and fly.

7. The Payar Island Marine Park

The Payar Island Marine Park

The Payar Island Marine Park is situated in the northern part of the Straits of Melaka, 19 nautical miles (35 km) south of Langkawi and encompasses the islands of Payar, Lembu, Segantang and Kaca which are surrounded by coral reefs. The marine park teems with a diversity of marine life and vegetation.

Many endangered species of fishes and marine organisms live within the sanctuary. Measuring 2 km long and 1/4 km wide, Payar Island is the most popular of the islands as its sheltered waters are ideal are for snorkelling, diving and swimming. Among the dive spots is the “Coral Garden”, an area covered with bright, multi-hued soft corals.

There are several sandy beaches on Payar island for picnics as well as hiking trails for those who wish to explore the island. Just off the beach, one can indulge in the experience of feeding baby sharks. Facilities include gazebos, picnic tables, barbecue pits and restrooms at selected areas. There is also a Visitors’ Centre that provides information about the marine park. Pulau Payar Marine Park Scuba diving is popular, even with the recent coal bleaching, and still very good. There are plenty of coral dive sites and a wide variety of marine life.

8. Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum

Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum

Langkawi Art in Paradise 3D Museum, hailed as the largest 3D art museum in Malaysia and second largest in the world, features more than 200 impressive artworks that appear almost lifelike when photographed. Accessible within a 20-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport, this unique attraction is situated next to the iconic Langkawi Cable Car in The Oriental Village, Burau Bay.

A three-storey building with an exhibition space that covers 2,000 square metres, Langkawi Art in Paradise 3D Museum is divided into nine interactive zones including optical illusion, aquatic, safari, fantasy, classic, castles, landscapes, Egyptian, and Malaysian zones. There are more than 200 beautiful and meticulous artworks, all of which are hand-painted by 23 leading Korean artists in collaboration with talented local artists.

9. Lagenda Park

Lagenda Park

Lagenda Park is located beside Kuah jetty, It's is well-known for it's beautifully landscaped folklore-themed park. Opened in 1996, the open-air ‘garden museum’ faces the Kuah waterfront and colourful statues, with signboards in English detailing the myths associated with specific sculptures are spread out across the park. The 50-hectare compound has a total of 17 colourful sculptures depicting Langkawi legends including legends of heroic giants, mythical birds, evil ogres and beautiful princesses.

10. Telaga Tujuh in Langkawi, Seven Waterfalls & a Bad Ass Monkey

Seven Waterfalls

It was no use, it might have been the most perfect beauty spot on the planet but I was totally distracted. I knew he was out there, watching… planning. I scanned the tropical foliage looking for a sign. It didn’t take me long to spot him. I knew he wanted me to know he was there. He sat, defiantly, on a rock right beside the steps that were our way back to safety and out of this potential monkey trap. I couldn’t make out his eyes as he was glowering so sternly, they were hidden in deep shadow, but there was no doubt about it, they were fixed on me. That whiskery faced, old crab-eating primate wanted to kick my ass. It had all started out as a jolly jaunt throw the jungle in search of the Telaga Tujuh seven waterfalls in the heart of the rain forest not too far from our hotel overlooking the sea at the edge of the tree line in Langkawi.