Langkawi

Eilandengroep · Kedah, 🇲🇾 Maleisië

Inwonertal 64.792

Oppervlakte 459 km²

Tijdzone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

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Langkawi's Absolute Essentials

Langkawi's landscape is defined by the Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park, home to the 125-meter curved Sky Bridge and the SkyCab cable car. Coastal highlights include the bustling Pantai Cenang and the limestone karsts of Kilim Geoforest Park. Cultural landmarks like Eagle Square in Kuah feature a 12-meter statue of a Brahminy Kite, while the Laman Padi Rice Museum showcases traditional agriculture. Natural sites like the seven-tiered Telaga Tujuh Waterfall and Gunung Raya, the island's highest peak at 881 meters, offer diverse ecological perspectives.

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Langkawi's Hidden Gems

Langkawi's landscape features the 881-meter peak of Gunung Raya and the limestone formations of Kilim Karst Geogorest Park. Cultural sites include the Mahsuri Mausoleum, dedicated to a legendary local figure, and the Laman Padi Museum, which details traditional rice cultivation. Natural attractions range from the multi-tiered Temurun and Durian Perangin waterfalls to the sandy shores of Pantai Kok and Pantai Cenang. The Langkawi Wildlife Park and Legend Park provide curated outdoor spaces focused on regional fauna and folklore.

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Best Beaches

Langkawi's coastline features a diverse range of shores, from the vibrant hub of Pantai Cenang to the unique dark sands of Black Sand Beach. The island's northern coast offers secluded spots like Pasir Tengkorak and the exclusive Datai Bay, while the west coast is known for the limestone-backed Pantai Kok. These locations provide a mix of public accessibility, water sports facilities, and quiet stretches of sand bordered by tropical rainforest.

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Best Viewpoints and Peaks

Langkawi's landscape is defined by the 881-meter Gunung Raya and the Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park, which contains rock formations dating back 550 million years. This selection highlights the island's primary heights, including the Cable Car stations overlooking the Andaman Sea and various coastal vantage points. Visitors can observe the archipelago's topography from the highest tower on the island or watch aircraft arrivals near the shoreline.

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Langkawi — Kaart

Praktische informatie

Valuta: Maleisische ringgit MYR RM · Betalen met kaart · Veelal geaccepteerd
Noodnummers: 999 Politie · Ambulance · Brandweer
Elektriciteit: Type G
240 V · 50 Hz

Talen: Maleis
Kraanwater: Drink met voorzichtigheid
Rijrichting: Links
Landnummer: +60