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Once a peripheral backwater district, Langkawi has transformed into a major tourist destination, drawing visitors with its pristine tropical beaches and natural attractions. In 2008, the archipelago was aptly renamed 'Langkawi Permata Kedah', meaning 'Langkawi, the jewel of Kedah'. This name captures the essence of Langkawi — a true tropical paradise waiting to be explored.

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Langkawi has much to offer to all kinds of travellers, but it's well worth a visit mostly for its natural attractions: from tropical beaches like Pantai Cenang to nature reserves such as the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park; from the breathtaking vista on top of the Sky Bridge to the fun and unique experience of the Pulau Payar Marine Park.

Langkawi Beaches

From the busy and lively Pantai Cenang on the western shore to the more secluded Tanjung Rhu on the northern shore, Langkawi has a lot of beautiful, white sandy beaches, where you can relax and sun bathe or take part in the many activities and water sports offered by the seaside.

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Langkawi Sky Bridge

Suspended above the spectacular Langkawi rainforest, the Langkawi Sky Bridge offers its visitors a breathtaking view over the Mat Chinchang mountain range and the Telaga Tujuh waterfalls. This curved pedestrian bridge is over 125 metres long and has two platforms to enjoy the panorama. The bridge is only accessible via the Langkawi Sky Cab and can accommodate up to 250 people at the same time.

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Langkawi Sky Cab

The Langkawi Sky Cab is a great way to explore the nature and wildlife of the island. Located within the Oriental Village in northwestern Langkawi, this cable car will take you to the top of Gunung Mat Chinchang, where the Sky Bridge is found. It is composed of three stations, Base, Middle and Top station for a total length of 2.2 km. Alongside the standard gondolas, it is possible (at an extra charge) to get a luxurious VIP gondola or a glass-bottom one, with a spectacular view unfolding right beneath your feet.

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Eagle Square

Eagle Square (Dataran Lang) is located in Kuah, the major city of the archipelago. Its most important feature is the giant statue of an eagle (hence the name Eagle Square). It is said in local folklore that the name of the archipelago comes from the Malay words 'helang' (shortened to 'lang'), meaning 'eagle' and 'kawi', meaning reddish-brown.

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Underwater World Langkawi

The aquarium in Pantai Cenang is a perfect spot to escape the sun while still engaging with sea life. Underwater World Langkawi offers visitors a diverse range of marine species housed in various tanks that replicate different ecosystems, from tropical to temperate to sub-Antarctic. It even features tunnel tanks for a unique and immersive view of sea life and its many wonders.

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Gunung Raya

With its 881 metres above sea level, Gunung Raya is the highest mountain in Langkawi. At its top sits a resort (the D'Coconut Hill Resort), as well as a viewing tower, from which a spectacular view over the island unfolds.

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Population:	96,700
Currency:	Malaysian ringgit (MYR or RM), plural: ringgit. 1 ringgit = 100 sen
Emergency Numbers:	Emergency: 999 From mobile: 112
Newspapers:	New Straits Times: www.nst.com.my The Star: www.thestar.com.my The Sun: www.thesundaily.my The Edge: www.theedgemarkets.com
Website:	www.langkawi.com naturallylangkawi.my
Opening Hours:	Most shops are open from 10am to 7pm, but some have longer opening hours like 8am–10pm. Malaysia is a Muslim country, which means that shops generally close on Friday, but some (Chinese or Indian) may still be open.
Tourist Information:	Langkawi Tourist Information Centre Langkawi International Airport, Langkawi Open daily 9am–8pm +60 4 955 7155

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Langkawi Beaches

Langkawi Sky Bridge

Langkawi Sky Cab

Eagle Square

Underwater World Langkawi

Gunung Raya