Langkawi also known as the Jewel of Kedah. Is a tropical paradise surrounded by white beaches, rain forests, waterfalls, bizarre rock formations and jungles with a wide variety of wildlife. On top of all that, Langkawi is a duty-free island!

LANGKAWI SKY CAB

Take a ride with Langkawi’s popular cable car and enjoy the scenic view over the island. But be aware, the ride is not for the faint hearted, this is one of the steepest cable car ropes in the world but it is absolutely safe! When you reach the top of Machincang mountain, you can enjoy a 360 degree view of the islands and the flora around it is absolutely stunning! If possible, avoid going on weekends, it can get quite crowded.

NIGHT MARKET STREET FOOD

There is no better place to try local foods that won’t hurt your budget! From chicken to seafood, fresh juices, honey iced tea, fresh fruits, satay, samosa and many different savoury sweets like pancakes, the list is endless. The night market is from 7 – 10PM, but the location changes every night. The weekly locations are as following, Monday at Ulu Melaka, Tuesday at Kedawang, Wednesday at Kuah Town, Thursday in Pantai Cenang, Friday at Air Hangat, Saturday again at Kuah Town and Sunday at Padang Matsirat.

ISLAND HOPPING

The ride will be breathtaking, bizarre rock formations paired with white beaches. Explore the islands, go jungle trekking and have a swim in a fresh water lake.

SKYTREX ADVENTURE

Skytrex is a newly opened outdoor adventure park in Langkawi where you can climb, swing, crawl or glide through the jungle. It’s a lot of fun and excitement, but also physically a bit challenging but all worth it! Remember to book online for a cheaper price.

KILIM KARST GEOFOREST PARK

Take a boat and explore an area of more than 100km, that features a breathtaking landscape of limestone formations, mangrove forests, caves and beaches. The Kilim Karst Geoforest Park is ranked as Langkawi’s number one attraction on Tripadvisor, you can’t leave the island without seeing this natural wonder!

RICE PADDIES

If you’re a city person, you’ll probably be shocked by this. Take photographs of the picturesque scenery here. There is a rice museum here and the entrance is free. More like an outdoor museum, a great place to learn about rice cultivation.

3D ART MUSEUM

The museum features places such as the gondolas in Venice, the pyramids in Egypt, safaris and rain forests, surf spots and loads of fantasy landscapes. A great place for a fun evening! Make sure to bring a friend or at least a tripod to take pictures here.

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