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Langkawi City Guide.




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Sightseeing Point - Air Hangat Village Sightseeing Point - Craft Cultural Complex Sightseeing Point - Crocodile Farm Sightseeing Point - Eagle Square (Dataran Lang) Sightseeing Point - Galeria Perdana Sightseeing Point - Kuah Sightseeing Point - Laman Padi Sightseeing Point - Langkawi Book Village Sightseeing Point - Langkawi Cable Car Sightseeing Point - Langkawi Crystal Factory Sightseeing Point - Legenda Park Sightseeing Point - Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri Mausoleum) Sightseeing Point - Padang Matsirat Sightseeing Point - Perdana Quay Sightseeing Point - Seven Wells (Telaga Tujuh) Sightseeing Point - Summer Palace of Langkawi Sightseeing Point - Underwater World



Sightseeing Point - Air Hangat Village

Air Hangat Village

The Air Hangat Village, a two-hectare complex has an 18 m riverstone mural as a highlight and a three-tier hot spring fountain. It also contains a theatre restaurant. At scheduled times, there are demonstrations of cultural dances, traditional games, handicraft-making and activities like rice planting and milling.


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Sightseeing Point - Craft Cultural Complex

Craft Cultural Complex

Located on the northern coastline of Langkawi in the vicinity of Teluk Yu, about 30 minutes drive from the airport tor 45 minutes from Kuah town. Nestled on a hillside overlooking the sea, this magnificent complex offers a wide range of Malaysian handicraft such as delicate hand-drawn batik and intricately carved silverware.


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Sightseeing Point - Crocodile Farm

Crocodile Farm

Located at Kubang Badak, some 32 km from Kuah, the farm has more than 1,000 crocodiles of various species. Here, one can witness and photograph crocodiles and alligators playing and feeding in a controlled environment that closely resembles their natural habitat.


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Sightseeing Point - Eagle Square (Dataran Lang)

Eagle Square (Dataran Lang)

It is Langkawi’s most prominent landmark for visitors arriving by sea. Situated near the Kuah Jetty, the main attraction of the square is the magnificent statue of the 18 m reddish brown marble eagle. In the same area is an amphitheatre, two covered terraces, two restaurants and various tableaus shaping the legends of the island.


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Sightseeing Point - Galeria Perdana

Galeria Perdana

The Galeria Perdana at Kilim, about 10 km from Kuah, houses an impressive collection of over 2,500 state gifts and awards presented to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato?Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and his wife. The exhibits include fine crystal ware and gifts of wood, leather, silver, copper, pewter, ceramics and glass. There are also musical instruments, Islamic art and craft, textiles and weapons. A part of the display includes cars and four-wheel drive vehicles.


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Sightseeing Point - Kuah

Kuah

It is located on the south-eastern tip of Langkawi as its main town. It is the take-off point to the neighbouring islands. Once a rustic town with a few streets, Kuah is now a thriving centre of modern hotels, cozy resorts and shopping-cum-business complexes, but without the over-crowding and bustle of modern cities. Kuah is a duty free shopping haven with a wide variety of goods sold at attractive prices which its restaurants offer excellent culinary delights, especially fresh seafood.


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Sightseeing Point - Laman Padi

Laman Padi

It is Langkawi’s latest attraction and one that should not be missed for agro-tourism lovers. It is the showcase of the history, heritage and development of the nation’s rice-growing industry, exhibiting in form of charts, photographs and artifacts in the museum. The complex also houses a roof-top garden with fragrant padi plots and a rice farm where visitors can participate in padi planting activities.


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Sightseeing Point - Langkawi Book Village

Langkawi Book Village

Langkawi Book Village based on the International Book Village concept is the 19th book village and the only one in Malaysia. Located at the foot of Gunung Raya, it is a 10-minute drive from the airport or about 15 minutes away from the Kuah Jetty. The collection of books ranging from the literature to religion is arranged in six different exhibits, each with its own kampung style house.


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Sightseeing Point - Langkawi Cable Car

Langkawi Cable Car

Station located within Oriental Village. A 360 degree compass platform for easy orientation. Enjoy the fascinating view of the Andaman Sea and Langkawi Island.


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Sightseeing Point - Langkawi Crystal Factory

Langkawi Crystal Factory

Located along Jalan Kisap, 5 km north of Kuah town and 20 km from the airport, Langkawi Crystal Factory offers an attractive and exquisite range of glass products. Visitors will find a wide choice of skillfully crafted crystal items to suit every occasion. There are also special collections for those who demand exclusiveness.


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Sightseeing Point - Legenda Park

Legenda Park

This scenic park with its beautiful gardens of vivid local blooms, plants and fruit trees provide a picturesque and fitting backdrop for buildings showcasing Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage. Within the park, there are some fine examples of traditional Malaysian handicraft and cultural objects.


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Sightseeing Point - Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri Mausoleum)

Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri Mausoleum)

Located 12 km northwest of Kuah it marks the spot where Mahsuri, a famous legendary figure, was buried. She was unjustly accused of adultery. According to legend, she bled white blood at her execution as sign of her innocence. With her dying breath, she laid a curse on the island that it would remain barren for seven generations. In the vicinity there are souvenir shops and a kampong house incorporating ancient artefacts.


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Sightseeing Point - Padang Matsirat

Padang Matsirat

Padang Matsirat or the ''field of burnt rice'' is the place where villagers torched the padi field to prevent Siamese invaders from getting the rice grains. Villagers maintain that to this day heavy rain sometimes brings traces of burnt rice grains to the surface.


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Sightseeing Point - Perdana Quay

Perdana Quay

Located by the Harbour yet with easy vehicular access are shops and restaurants. The Perdana Quay development is now established as one of the premier destinations on the island, with a range of unique shops and facilities, including a supermarket and internet caf? Dining options here include a range of international cuisines with an emphasis on authentic flavours.


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Sightseeing Point - Seven Wells (Telaga Tujuh)

Seven Wells (Telaga Tujuh)

Located in the north-western corner of Pulau Langkawi, Seven Wells is a geological marvel. The waterfall is so named because its cascading waters is broken by a series of seven natural pools. The lush green forest that surrounds the waterfall adds a mystical touch to the natural splendour. Legend has it that fairies used to come down to the waterfall to bathe and frolic.


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Sightseeing Point - Summer Palace of Langkawi

Summer Palace of Langkawi

Situated amidst lush tropical greenery at Pantai Kok on the north western coastline. In 1999, 20th Century Fox commissioned the construction of this magnificent and expensive movie set for the making of the film’Anna and the King? The Summer Palace was built almost entirely of local timbers by local and foreign artisans which resembles a traditional Thai Palace.


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Sightseeing Point - Underwater World

Underwater World

Along Pantai Cenang is the Underwater World Langkawi. Being one of the largest aquariums in Asia, it features more than 5,000 types of marine life, exhibited in more than 100 tanks. The highlight is a giant tank housing large marine species such as sharks, stingrays, groupers and green turtles, with a 15-metre tunnel for visitors to walk through and enjoy a spectacular view of the exhibits. Underwater gardens of weeds and sea plants together with exotic fishes and exhibits of fossils and shells add to the range of interesting sights.


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