Langkawi is an archipelago of 104 islands on the Malaysian west coast which is famous for its pearl white sandy beaches, Jungle-clad hills, natural landscape and amazing aquamarine life. Preeti Puja, Managing Editor, Vibrant Colours Magazine recently visited the beautiful island nations and witness the serene culture of Malaysia.
Langkawi is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Malaysia due to its breathtaking natural scenery and landscapes. The sunny tropical paradise located on the northwestern coast of Malaysia is a charming spot for an exciting getaway which is made up of 104 islands.
Langkawi is also known as the Jewel of Kedah, which is poised as a perfect place for vacation with family or friends! The island nation has breathtaking natural scenery and landscapes which gives vibes for the local touch of cultural heritage. Due to its unique geographic location and amazing aquamarine life, Langkawi has an edge over others to become a great tourist destination.
Best time to Visit
Unlike most islands in Malaysia where the weather is greatly affected by the monsoon season, Langkawi has a stable climate throughout the year. Temperatures here are fairly consistent making it perfect for a vacation all year round.
However, most of the tourist prefer to visit during the best time to visit Langkawi during the period of November to April. During this season, Malaysia’s west coast receives the most sunshine and the least rain. However, the monsoon season starts from May and there’s more chance of thunderstorms which continues till June and July with short and sharp showers.
Like any beach destination, one can easily spend a week on the main island while visiting a different beach every day. However, for travelers 2 to 3 days is enough to see Langkawi’s main points of interest. One can experience Jungle-clad hills, sandy beaches, duty-free chocolate, and swaying coconut trees while their stay in Langkawi.
Why Langkawi is famous among tourist?
Langkawi is very picturesque due to its unmatched natural landscape and the pearl white sand beaches along with a strategic geographical location. That is why many local and foreign tourists prefer to come here.
Some of the best areas to stay in Langkawi are:
- Kuah for convenience
- Pantai Tengah for staying on a budget
- Pantai Cenang to see the action
- Pantai Kok for peace and serenity
- Tanjung Rhu for a quiet family stay
- Rebak Island for a private island experience
How to Reach Langkawi?
One can get to Langkawi by air or by sea. The best way is take a flight into Langkawi International Airport and then to their hotel. To enjoy the water, the ferry service between Penang and Langkawi departs from Swettenham Pier Penang and has a sailing duration of approximately 2.5 hours.
What to Do in Langkawi?
Langkawi is home to amazing stretches of beautiful beaches where one can simply hop on to various beaches and spend a full day basking in the sun. The most popular beaches in Langkawi are Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah, though one can also head to the less-touristy stretches such as Tanjung Rhu Beach for more relaxing and comfort.
Activities to do
The interesting thing to know that Langkawi has a spot on the Malaysia Book of Records for being ‘The Longest Free Span Mono-Cable’. It gives a spectacular views of mountains, valleys, and the sea right beneath the feet. The cable car leads up to the magnificent located 2,300ft above sea level – this bridge is amongst the longest curved pedestrian bridges in the world and offers 360° panoramic views of the island.
There is one of the largest aquariums in Malaysia which home to 4,000 different aquatic species and is spared over six acres of area. One can enjoy the most favorite part of the space, the gigantic, 15 meter-long tunnel where you can get up-close and personal with sharks, giant stingrays, groupers, and turtles. One can also befriend adorable penguins at the Penguinarium here!
