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Thanks to its beautiful beaches and picturesque landscapes, the island has become the country's leading resort. For the sake of even greater development of tourism, the country's authorities even ordered to declare Langkawi a duty-free trade zone. Now there are several times more Duty Free stores on the island than at the capital's airport.

Since Malaysia is a Muslim country, certain rules apply in Langkawi: alcohol is not served in most restaurants, sunbathing topless is prohibited, and walking along the embankment in a swimsuit is not accepted here. At the same time, Islam in Malaysia is not as strict as, say, in the UAE, and the locals are very well-mannered, tactful people with a modern outlook on the world. In general, the traditions and rules of Islam do not prevent lovers of intelligent holidays from enjoying their stay on the island.

How to get to Langkawi?

By plane

There is an airport on the island that accepts flights from Malaysia and neighboring countries. Airplanes do not fly from the CIS to Langkawi, so tourists usually get to the island with a transfer in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Several airlines fly from the capital of Malaysia to the island, including low-cost airlines, so if you buy a ticket in advance, the flight to Langkawi will be inexpensive.

You can only get from the airport to the hotel by taxi; there is no public transport on the island. The prices are fixed: the trip will cost from 12 to 35 ringgit, depending on the direction. You can order a car at the Taxi Service counter.

By bus (or train) and ferry

To cross the ferry yourself, you need to travel from Kuala Lumpur to the cities of Alor Setar or Arau. Trains from the capital take 4-5 hours to reach them. The ferry takes an hour and a half to the island. The best way to get to Kuala Kedah is by bus, where the pier is located next to the bus station. Getting to Langkawi by train or bus is cheaper than by plane, but much more troublesome - you will have to buy tickets yourself, bargain with taxi drivers, select a schedule, etc. Still, flying by plane is the best option.

Beach holidays in Langkawi

The swimming season on the island lasts from November to April. The air and sea temperatures at this time are the same as in other seasons (+ 31 and +28, respectively), but the amount of precipitation is much less, so it is best to come to Langkawi from late autumn to mid-spring.

Tanjung Rhu Resort is built a stone's throw from a secluded private beach surrounded by tropical greenery. The resort is quite far from the main attractions of the island and its busy areas, so it is better to rent a car to travel to the center. For those who do not drive, the hotel provides a shuttle service (for a fee).

Bayview Hotel Langkawi

This is a four star hotel with a large swimming pool located in Kuah. The windows of its rooms overlook the sea, but it is not suitable for swimming in this place, so you will need to get to the beach by rented transport or by taxi.

The main advantage of Bayview Hotel Langkawi is its relatively low prices for accommodation. There are few inexpensive hotels on the island, and even fewer four-star ones, so the Bayview Hotel is a good option for those looking to save money.

T Star Cottage Langkawi

An unusual hotel: wooden cottages built on the territory of something like a botanical garden. Around: untouched nature, a riot of greenery, birdsong, flocks of monkeys (they are harmless, but you still shouldn’t leave things on the balcony, they can be dragged away). In addition to cottages, T Star Cottage Langkawi also has tents: large tents surrounded by exotic vegetation.

The hotel is located 5 minutes walk from the beach, in a quiet area. In 30 minutes you can walk to the aquarium and the busiest beach on the island - Chenang. There are several restaurants and shops around the hotel, but for everything else you will need to walk/drive to Cenang.

HIG Hotel

Nice clean hotel in Kuah town, a few kilometers from Cenang Beach. Near the hotel: several large shopping centers, a mini-zoo, a beautiful park on the seashore.

Rooms at HIG Hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator and an electric kettle. Deluxe rooms offer views of the bay.

Best Seven Motel

An excellent option for budget travelers who do not expect luxury and a wide range of hotel services. In terms of price/quality ratio, Best Seven Motel is the best in its price category.

Best Seven Motel is located a couple of kilometers from the center of Kuah. It’s a bit far from here to the beach, so it makes sense to rent transport (the hotel rents out mopeds).

Where to eat in Langkawi?

Food prices in Langkawi are not cheap; after all, the island is positioned as a holiday destination for wealthy Malaysians and foreigners. There is a wide choice of establishments in Langkawi. Here are some recommended restaurants and cafes:

• MY French Factory. Amazing French pastries, crepes, pancakes, desserts and excellent coffee. Price range of dishes: RM14-RM21.
• A popular establishment with stylish interior design, European and Malaysian cuisine. Salads – 23-28 ringgit, seafood – 38-58 ringgit, pizza and hamburgers – 25-28 ringgit, main courses – 23-28 ringgit, desserts – 14-15 ringgit.
• Sun Cafe. A restaurant with friendly service and impressive portions. There is a menu in Russian. Average bill for dinner for two: 80-110 ringgit.
• Wonderland Food Store. One of the best places to have a hearty meal. The interior of the cafe is nondescript, but people don’t come here for aesthetic pleasure. The food at this eatery is home-style and inexpensive. The menu includes Asian and European cuisine, seafood.
• The Pizza Maker Langkawi. Delicious pizza of many varieties. Cost: 20-45 ringgit.
• The Brasserie. Nice European restaurant by the sea. The tables are set right on the beach. It’s best to come at sunset – the views are unforgettable. Dinner for two will cost 120-200 ringgit.

Sights of Langkawi

There are many interesting places on the island, so there will be no problems with a variety of recreation. Below are just some of the attractions.

Cable car and Sky bridge

This is the most impressive of Langkawi's attractions. The funicular lifts visitors to a seven-hundred-meter height, to an observation deck, from where the islands of Thailand and Indonesia are visible. At the top there is a pedestrian bridge of an unusual design. A walk under the skies should definitely be included in your trip to the island.

Waterfall “Seven Wells”

The thirty-meter waterfall is located near the cable car. You can admire the cascades both at their foot and as you climb to the top. The road to the top is not easy, you will have to climb over rocks, but on the upper platform you can swim in the creek. This is not the only waterfall on the island, but it is well located - it is visited along with the cable car.

Eastern village

The main purpose of this facility is shopping, but everything is done so that people come here for pleasant walks. A village was built on the territory of the park, imitating the architecture and way of life of a typical Malaysian settlement. For children's entertainment, tame rabbits and riding horses are kept here. The village is located at the entrance to the cable car, near the Seven Wells waterfall.

Oceanarium "Underwater World of Langkawi"

The oceanarium cannot boast of impressive size; in Southeast Asia there are even larger aquariums, but this one has its own highlight - hilarious penguins. They are kept in a separate enclosure, to which there is a queue of visitors. The most interesting time to watch penguins is during feeding; it usually takes place here at 11:00.

Mini Zoo Wildlife Park

There are few pets in this zoo, however, tourists are attracted not so much by its size as by the opportunity to hand-feed any of the animals: crocodiles are fed from a long stick with chicken tied to it, huge carp are fed through a bottle with a pacifier, budgerigars are fed from the palms, mammals - greens and bean pods.

Pros and cons of holidays in Langkawi

Minuses: prices for food, housing and entertainment are higher than the national average and noticeably higher than, for example, in Thailand; There are often monkeys, you need to be careful with them.

Pros: the vast majority of local residents speak excellent English; beautiful nature; a large selection of entertainment for children; excellent roads; a variety of beaches and attractions; absence of drunken and smoking people (this is rare in Malaysia since the majority of the residents are Muslims).

In the Strait of Malacca there is an archipelago of 99 islands - Lagnkawi (or “brown eagle”). Rare eagles with brick-colored wings actually live here, and in the capital of the island, Kuah, there is a monument to this bird. Only four islands from the entire archipelago are inhabited: Pulau Tuba, Pulau Singa, Pulau Dayang Bunting and Pulau Langkawi itself.

Langkawi, the main island of the archipelago of the same name, is the most popular Malaysian resort among Russian tourists. There are mainly four- to five-star hotels on the island; there are also a few three-star hotels. Langkawi is famous for its soft white sand beaches and clear seas. There is no public transport on the island: only taxis, and mass rental of cars, bicycles and scooters.

Due to the large amount of minerals, including magnesium, the cleanest beaches with white sand are recognized as very beneficial for health and are treated for rheumatism, osteochondrosis, and bronchitis.

The Tourist Information Office is located at Langkawi, Kuah City, Jalan Persiaran Putra 07000 Kuah; tel.: 604-966-7789, 604-966 7889.

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How to get to Langkawi

By plane

Langkawi International Airport is located in Padang Matsirat, 20 km from the capital Kuah. It receives Malaysian Airlines and Air Asia flights from Kuala Lumpur several times a day (the flight duration is only 55 minutes). In addition, the archipelago is connected by regular flights to almost all major cities in the country, as well as London, Osaka and Taipei (Taiwan). Silk Air planes fly from Singapore to Langkawi four times a week, the flight time is 1 hour 15 minutes.

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On a ferryboat

Ferry service operates between the islands of Langkawi and Penang, the journey takes 2.5 hours. In addition, ferries depart from the cities of Kuala Kedah (1.5 hours journey), Kuala Perlis (45 minutes journey), Alor Star and Arau and the Thai city of Satun (45 minutes journey).

There are also cruise ships that depart from the main Star Cruises Terminal Port Klang and from Singapore.

Brief history of the island

The earliest mentions of the islands of the Langkawi archipelago are contained in nautical maps of the 15th century, in particular, in documents left by the famous Chinese navigator Admiral Zheng Hev (1405). In general, the island of Langkawi, located on the territory of trade sea routes, has always attracted sailors and traders from near and far lands. At that time, the main products of the archipelago were pepper and rice. It was for the purpose of trading rice that the French general Augustin de Beaulieu, who was in the service of Louis XIV, arrived here in 1621. With the emergence and development of the ports of Penang, Malacca and Bencoolen, which traded spices, the importance of Langkawi began to decline, until in our time the government again turned its attention to the paradise island, which perfectly suits the concept of an excellent beach resort.

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The best time to travel to Langkawi is from December to June. The greatest amount of precipitation falls in September and October. The best time to devote your vacation to diving or fishing is from March to May and from September to October. At this time, in the waters around the island there are especially many barracudas, snappers, garudas, jak fish, lobsters, sea anemones, and huge sea turtles.

Langkawi cuisine and restaurants

The culinary tradition of Langkawi was formed under the influence of a number of national cuisines: Malay, Chinese, Indian and Thai. It is not surprising that local dishes are distinguished by a large amount of spices and pepper. However, on the island it will also be easy to find restaurants with both European and excellent seafood cuisine, most of which are located in the state capital - the city of Kuah.

Curious tourists should try the local street food sold after dark in Kuah and along the tourist coast of Cenang. Specialties include spicy laksa kedah (noodles in a spicy curry sauce), satay (small chicken, beef or lamb skewers served with hearty ketupat rice pudding, onion, cucumber and a delicious chilli and peanut sauce), and sop-ekor” (“tail soup” in lamb broth with herbs).

Langkawi Hotels

The island has a wide selection of hotels to suit every taste and budget: from budget guesthouses for backpackers to luxurious five-star world-class resorts. Many hotels are styled like traditional Malay kampung villages, where you can stay in cozy wooden rooms or chalet bungalows.

There are about 30 hotels in Langkawi, of which 17 are five-star. One of the most popular holiday destinations is Pantai Cenang Beach on the southwest coast, where the large seaside resort of Pelangi Beach with seaside cottages is located.

The Langkawi Village and Holiday Villa hotels, which are located in the Pantai Tengah beach area in the southwestern part of the island, are famous for their convenient location.

Beaches of Langkawi

Langkawi is famous for its magnificent beaches with soft white sand and clear seas. The best are located on the southern coast of the island, where most of the hotels are located. Along the southwestern tip of the island stretches the two-kilometer Cenang Beach - the most beloved by tourists, noisy and never sleeping. Its continuation is the kilometer-long Tengah, which is calmer and more romantic. Another secluded beach - Kok - is located in the west of Langkawi. The most picturesque beach is northern Tanjong Rhu with picturesque cliffs, alternating stripes of clean sand, and mangroves. The highlight of Langkawi is Pasir Hitam beach with white and black (volcanic) grains of sand.

Guides to Langkawi

Entertainment and attractions in Langkawi

The main city of Langkawi island is Kuah. There is one street with shops, a pier and Dataran Lang Square (Eagle Square) with many restaurants. The square is decorated with artificial ponds, bridges and covered terraces. Next door is the Park of Legends (Taman Lagenda), which displays exhibits telling about the myths and legends of the archipelago. 10 km from Kuah there is the Perdana Gallery with an almost Brezhnev-like extensive collection of souvenirs and awards presented to former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and his wife. The collection includes more than 2,500 exhibits: exquisitely crafted objects made of crystal, pewter, ceramics, porcelain, as well as paintings.

Worth seeing is the black volcanic sand beach of Pantai Pasir Hitam, the snake and crocodile farms and the Telaga Tujuh waterfall ("Seven Wells") in the north-west of the island, falling from a height of 91 m, the seven streams of which form seven beautiful lakes .

The Underwater World Langkawi Aquarium is one of the best in the world, located on the Chenang coast. This is the largest aquarium in the country, where you can see huge representatives of the underwater world in equally huge aquariums. Plus, there is a 15-meter glass tunnel, which is pointless to talk about - you have to see it.

In addition, on the Chenang coast there is an interesting “Rice Farm”, Laman Padi Langkawi - a unique attraction of agro-tourism of the island. Here you can learn about the entire history of Malaysian rice growing, visit the Rice Museum, try your hand at planting seedlings in a real field and taste traditional Malay cuisine at a local restaurant.

Also in Langkawi, you can admire the mythical figures and ancient inscriptions in the Gua Cerita cave; get scared by a swarm of bats at Gua Kelawar Cave, which is hidden in the heart of the mangroves but accessible by boat from the village jetty in Sungai Kilim; ride a cable car to the viewpoints of Mount Mat Chinchang and soak in the hot springs of the village of Ayer Hangat. Not far from the springs, a modern complex of the same name has been built with souvenir shops and exhibitions of folk crafts; cultural performances are also often held here.

Not far from Pasir Tengkorak Beach, or the “Coast of Skulls”, there is a Museum and Cultural Foundation created on the initiative of Malaysia’s most famous artist, Ibrahim Hussein. Museum visitors can get acquainted with the most outstanding paintings of the painter here.

Traveling around Langkawi

Near Teluk Yu Bay ("Shark Bay"), about half an hour's drive from the airport, is the Folk Arts and Culture Complex - a one-stop center where you can purchase a variety of traditional goods created by folk craftsmen. In addition, there is a mini-theater and a cultural museum.

Kampung Belanga on the Air Hangat Highway is home to Langkawi Bird Paradise, Asia's first fully roofed bird park. Walking along the paths of the park, visitors can admire 150 different exotic bird species with a total number of over 2,500 specimens: Macau, flamingos, cockatoos. The Taman Buaya crocodile farm, where thousands of reptiles of different ages live, is built on a similar principle.

For a snack, visit the island of Pulau Dayang Bunting, where the Lake of the Pregnant Virgin of volcanic origin is located. It makes sense to look at the Durian-Perangin waterfall and the restaurant, lost in the depths of the island, with an unexpected (no, it’s not for nothing that Brezhnev came to mind) name - “USSR”.

The island's history is linked to the famous legend of Princess Mahsuri, who is said to have cursed the island, promising that Langkawi would remain desolate for seven generations. And indeed, for two hundred years the island was plagued by misfortunes. You can learn more about this intriguing legend 12 km from Kuah, in the mausoleum of Mahsuri (the most famous heroine of the island, unfairly accused of adultery).

One of the most popular excursions on the island is the Langkawi Islands Tour. The excursion starts from the pier in Kuah and takes 45 minutes by speedboat to the first point of the route - the island of Pulau Singa Besar, which is interesting for its bird sanctuary and 100-meter suspension bridge, as well as a wonderful sandy beach. Next, the boat goes to the island of Pulau Dayang Bunting, where the legendary Lake of the Pregnant Virgin is located. Before returning to Langkawi, tourists are taken to swim on the paradise island of Pulau Bras Basah. Duration of the excursion: 4 hours.

A very popular excursion to the marine reserve island of Pulau Payar, where you can scuba dive or snorkel.

Diving in Langkawi

The number one place to dive in Langkawi is, of course, the marine reserve in the waters of Payar Island - Pulau Payar Marine Park. In addition to the Payar island itself, its territory includes the islands of Lembu, Segantang and Kacha. Here you can see a stunning variety of corals and exotic fish, as well as a couple of fishing trawlers near the island of Kutch.

You can get to the park from Kuah Jetty by speedboat in just an hour.

An unforgettable trip to Langkawi island

Golf

There are several golf courses on the island of very high quality and at very reasonable prices. For example, Datai Bay Golf Club with luxury hotels The Datai and The Andaman.

Just 8 minutes along the highway from Kuah, at the foot of Mount Gunung Raya, is the golf resort of the same name - Gunung Raya Golf Resort. The course, designed by world-famous American Max Wexler, has 18 excellent holes for athletes of all levels.

Langkawi Island Golf Club is located near Bukit Malut.

Events in Langkawi

The island periodically hosts the Tour de Langkawi (the Malay prototype of the Tour de France) - the most significant cycling competition in the region. The race takes place along an extremely difficult route, laid in the mountains and over rough terrain, in very harsh conditions.

The International Maritime and Aerocosmic Exhibition (LIMA) takes place every two years, where manufacturers from around the world showcase the latest products in aviation and shipbuilding technologies. The culmination of the show is the exciting performance of masters from the most famous aerial acrobatic teams.

The Langkawi International Regatta, organized by the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, is becoming increasingly popular.

The International AIRONMAN Triathlon is also noteworthy. The competition includes a 3.8 km swim, a 120.2 km bike race and a 42.2 km marathon.

Malaysia - multifaceted and variegated - differs from other countries of Southeast Asia in its unique combination of ancient culture, exoticism and a fairly high level of development. Being second only to Singapore, this state is the most economically advanced and clean in the region. It is here that you can see the tallest building in the world - Petronas Towers, as well as the largest Asian mosque, the third longest bridge on the planet, etc.

Malaysia is so amazing and fabulous that, judging by the reviews of tourists, it bewitches literally at first sight, immediately striking with its unusual flavor - a combination of the most ancient and the most modern. In this country, the bright sun shines all year round, and various festivals and holidays are constantly bustling here.

Tourist Malaysia

Langkawi, Borneo, Penang - these resorts have long become popular among avid travelers. Tourist Malaysia offers clean coastal waters, evergreen forests, unique flora and fauna, many attractions and wonderful cuisine.

So far, this area is relatively poorly developed in Russia. However, according to tour operators, every year the number of people who seek to get to the beaches for which Malaysia is so famous is increasing. Langkawi, Layang-Layang Penang, Sipadan, Borneo - they are considered a real Mecca for diving enthusiasts. At the same time, this country has a fairly high level of security, excellent service, excellent roads and many English-speaking locals. Today, many people see Malaysia as a country that offers many opportunities for a good beach holiday, a place for ecological and ethnotourism.

Langkawi

Not far from the Thai border, washed by the Andaman Sea, there is a magnificently beautiful archipelago. Of its many islands, only four are inhabited. The most popular of them and geographically large compared to Pulau Tuba, Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Sing - picturesque pieces of land that make up this largest archipelago of the state (Malaysia), Langkawi is considered a place that is called a real paradise for travelers. This direction is chosen mainly by those who prefer a calm and comfortable holiday.

Tourists have many reasons to come to the island of Langkawi. The very first of them is that it offers holidays for every taste: both budget travelers and sybarites spoiled by luxury prefer to fly here.

The island of Langkawi is equally suitable for families with small children, backpackers, students, newlyweds, and demanding elderly people who buy tours here from all over the world, including from Europe.

Historical excursion

The earliest mention of the archipelago is contained in nautical charts dating back to the fifteenth century. The island of Langkawi, located at the crossroads of trade routes, attracted both sailors and merchants from many distant lands.

At that time, the main goods exported from the archipelago were rice and pepper. The prices in Langkawi were ridiculous. It was for rice that Augustin de Beaulieu, a French general who served under Louis XIV, sailed to the island in 1621.

After the construction of the ports of Penang, Malacca and Benculen, which also traded spices with might and main, the popularity of Langkawi among merchants gradually began to decline. And this continued until, at the end of the last century, the Malaysian government again paid attention to this paradise. It was then that it became clear that this island was perfectly suited for its transformation into an equipped beach resort.

general information

Langkawi, located in the Andaman Sea, is part of the Malaysian state of Kedah. The island is located in the north-west of the country, on the very border with Thailand. The mainland is twenty-five kilometers away from Langkawi. Compared to many countries in Southeast Asia, the cleanest beaches in the region are located here. There are no crowds of idly strolling tourists on the island, but here you can meet travelers who come from almost every corner of the planet. With wide white sand beaches and warm, calm seas, Langkawi welcomes holidaymakers all year round. It is believed that the high season on the island begins in November and ends in April. However, in fact, beach holidays are possible here all year round. Plus, there's a lot to see here. Langkawi has a huge number of attractions and simply very beautiful places that you must see.

Climate

The time from December to June is considered the best season to come to Langkawi (Malaysia). The weather during this period is mild, there is little rain, and the thermometer very rarely rises above thirty-one degrees. But in April or May it is a little hotter - up to +35 o C. The largest amount of precipitation on the island falls in the fall - in September and October. However, there is one big “but”: the jellyfish season begins here at the end of December. Langkawi, or rather the sea around it, is literally teeming with these creatures at this time, so swimming on some beaches becomes problematic. The invasion of jellyfish ends somewhere in mid-February.

Many tourists, including Russians, come for fishing or diving in Langkawi. During this period, the sea is filled with schools of barracudas and snappers, garudas and jak fish. Giant lobsters “walk” along the bottom, you can admire colorful sea anemones and even see huge sea turtles.

Langkawi's climate is tropical. There are only two distinct seasons: dry and rainy. The first begins in mid-November and ends in the last days of May, and the second lasts from June to the end of October.

How to get there

You can get to the island either by air or by water. Langkawi International Airport is located here, but it does not yet accept flights from Russia. In addition, you can fly to the largest island of the archipelago from the capital of Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur, as well as from Penang, Singapore and Thailand. During the high season, two more destinations open - Hong Kong and China. From Kuala Lumpur you can also get here by train and then by ferry.

There are no city buses in Langkawi, and you won't see songthaews or tuk-tuks here. The only transport available is taxis (necessarily with air conditioning).

To easily move around the island, many tourists rent a motorbike or car. There are rental points on every beach in Langkawi. Reviews from tourists indicate that you can rent a vehicle for ten to twelve dollars per day.

Hotels

The island has a fairly wide selection of different hotels. Here you can find a hotel to suit every taste. Some people buy tours to Langkawi with accommodation in luxury world-class hotels, while there are others who prefer to stay in budget boarding houses or hostels. Many hotel complexes have a huge territory. Most often they are stylized as traditional Malaysian kampung villages. If desired, you can choose to stay in cozy wooden rooms in low-rise buildings or in bungalow-chalets.

In total, about thirty hotels have been built on the island of Langkawi. Of these, seventeen were assigned a five-star category. One of the most popular holiday destinations in the resort is Pantai Cenang Beach, located in the southwest. There is a large hotel complex "Pelangi Beach" with cottages located on the very seashore.

Prices for accommodation and tours

Some people believe that a holiday on the island of Langkawi can be quite expensive. But it is not so. Of course, prices in Malaysia, and especially on the island, are not very low when compared with the general level in Southeast Asian countries. For example, in neighboring Thailand, the cost of goods and services is thirty to fifty percent lower. But the standard of living in Malaysia is significantly higher.

It is also necessary to take into account the fact that the cost estimate greatly depends on the consumer needs of the individual tourist. Some people like active shopping, because here they can buy electronics and branded goods at relatively low prices, others travel only by taxi, and still others regularly attend excursions. Of course, all this, of course, greatly increases the planned holiday budget in Langkawi.

Experienced tourists advise starting with an amount of 50-60 dollars per person, provided that they stay in a hostel. For example, bread on the island costs three, coffee - seven, lunch in fast food - ten, dinner in a restaurant - sixty - one hundred ringgit per person. The exchange rate of the Malaysian currency against the ruble is 1/13.4.

A room in a four-star hotel will cost from one hundred ringgit per person: accommodation in a double room with a food concept - “continental breakfast”.

If you look hard enough, of course, you can find cheaper options. For example, you can find quite comfortable rooms in three- or four-star hotels for eighty ringgit. And the prices are very low in hostels, where you can pay from 30-40 MYR for one day.

Tours to Langkawi in the high season will cost Russians from ninety-two thousand rubles for two without meals with departure from Moscow. The rest of the time, trips are significantly cheaper. Tours can be bought at almost half the price - for fifty or more thousand rubles for two people under the same living conditions.

Beach holiday

The island is famous for its magnificent coastline, covered with soft white sand. Here is the cleanest sea in the region. Langkawi's best beaches are on its southern coast. Many popular hotels are also located here. Along the southwestern tip of the archipelago's largest island are Langkawi's most beloved beaches. Here stretches a two-kilometer noisy Cenang, which, as local residents joke, never sleeps. Its continuation is the kilometer-long Tengah beach: it is calmer and more romantic. Another secluded bathing area, Kok, is located in the west of Langkawi.

The northern Tanjong Rhu beach is considered the most picturesque beach on the island. Here, stunningly beautiful cliffs on the shore alternate with strips of pure white sand and mangroves. The highlight of Langkawi is Pasir Hitam Beach with its white and black grains of volcanic sand.

Attractions

Holidays in Langkawi are not only about swimming and sunbathing on the wonderful coast of the island. Many tourists prefer to combine their stay here with exploring local attractions, of which there are plenty in the archipelago. Excursions to Langkawi are very varied. Here you can buy a sightseeing tour of the island for eighty dollars per person. The tour covers all the famous attractions of Langkawi. Tourists can see all the beauty of this picturesque island by taking a cable car above it. Those who come to the island are recommended to visit the aquarium, one of the best in the world.

Very popular tours are to the Pantai Pasir Hitam beach, covered with black volcanic sand, to the crocodile and snake farms, as well as to the Telaga Tujuh waterfall, the name of which is translated from Malaysian as “Seven Wells”. This miracle is located in the northwest of Langkawi island. The spectacle of a waterfall falling from a height of ninety-one meters, the flows of which form stunningly beautiful seven lakes, will not leave anyone indifferent.

In Langkawi you can also see mythical figures, ancient inscriptions on the walls of the Gua Chrita cave, flocks of bats in the Gua Kelawar grotto, hidden in the depths of the mangroves, which can only be reached by boat, swim in hot springs and much more.

»»» () »»» Langkawi Island, Malaysia. Beaches, hotels, interesting places.

Langkawi Island is located in Malaysia at a distance of about 40 km. southeast of the popular tourist destination Thai.

The size of the island of Langkawi is 30 km. x 20 km, the island of Langkawi is separated from the mainland by 25 km, and from the nearest Thai island - 10 km.

Langkawi Island is the largest Malaysian resort, and this status is confirmed by more than 350 resorts, hotels and guesthouses located on the island, an international airport that receives more than 2 million tourists a year, and a developed network of high-quality roads.

Langkawi's main attractions are a few good (but not great) beaches, an impressive cable car that takes you up 700-metre cliffs, and mangroves with an abundance of wildlife that you can and should take a tour boat through.

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The island of Langkawi has an airport that receives planes from the cities of Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Guangzhou and several Malay cities. Kuala Lumpur, however, accounts for more than 90% of local flights. There are no direct flights from Bangkok, Phuket and other Thai resorts to Langkawi.

Several airlines fly on the Kuala Lumpur - Langkawi route, including the low-cost airline AirAsia. Flight prices start from RM90. At this price, an air ticket can be purchased a couple of months before departure. If you buy a ticket a few days before departure, the price will be noticeably higher, and most likely will exceed 200 ringgit.

Sea communication between the islands of Langkawi and Lipe operates only in the high season, from early November to mid-April. A ticket on this route costs 1,200 baht (as of the beginning of 2018), ships and speedboats of different carriers sail several times a day, the trip between the islands takes about an hour, not counting the time for passport control and other formalities.

The most popular beaches on Langkawi island are Pantai Cenang Beach and Pantai Tengah Beach, located within walking distance of each other.

The lion's share of hotels on the island of Langkawi are located in the area of ​​these beaches, and you can stay in this place for relatively modest money, within 100 Malaysian ringgit per day. There is also a cluster of restaurants and bars, and this is the only place on the island where there is evening life.

The beaches of Chenang and Tenga themselves are quite worthy of 4 points, however, they clearly do not reach the level of the best Thai beaches. These beaches, especially Chenang, are wide, the sand on the beaches is white, but these beaches are not particularly clean, the sea opposite them is somewhat cloudy and there is a wave.

To make the rating of 4 points more clear, we can say that the beaches and at least two dozen more Thai islands are worth 5 points. And as an example of a rating from below, we can cite the beaches of the well-known Pattaya, which are difficult to rate higher than 3 points.

In addition to the Chenang and Tengah beaches located in the south of Langkawi, the island has several more beaches located in the northern part of the island. These places are more beautiful, the beaches themselves are smaller compared to the southern beaches, and the entire northern part of the island is home to expensive resorts, with a price tag of many hundreds of dollars per day. It is clean, beautiful and respectable, but at the same time quite boring, since there is nothing but hotels in this part of the island.

In the south of the island of Langkawi there are several more beaches located near the mountain range that occupies the western part of the island. The same can be said about them as about the northern beaches, but with the caveat that the prices for the resorts located here are somewhat lower.

Photos of Cenang and Tengah beaches on Langkawi island

Cost of living in hotels on Langkawi island. Quality of housing on the island of Langkawi.

Malaysia is generally a more expensive country than . However, against the backdrop of highly elevated prices on the island of Lipe, you may not notice much high prices in Langkawi.

Accommodation rates in the area of ​​Chenang and Tengah beaches start from $10 per day, and there is a fairly large selection of accommodation in the range of $20 - $30 per day.

These prices are not very different from the prices on Lipe Island, however, the quality of housing in Langkawi will be worse. And this does not concern the furnishings of the rooms at all, since in both cases, for this money there will be practically nothing in the rooms, but rather the charm of the hotels and their appearance.

It is worth especially noting that not only cheap hotels, and not only on the island of Langkawi, have a bad situation with charm.

The taste level of Malaysians will, in general, be lower than those of Thailand, and when you come to Malaysia, you shouldn’t expect to live in a cleverly built wooden house covered with orchids. The Malays simply cannot afford this style, and cheap housing in Malaysia is usually a simple concrete structure, erected without the slightest hint of aesthetic delights or ideas.

When choosing cheap accommodation on the island of Langkawi, do not forget to pay attention to its rating in the online reservation systems Booking.com and Agoda.com. A good half of the cheap hotels on the island of Langkawi have a rating below 6.0, and this is an extremely low rating, indicating that the quality of these hotels is, to put it mildly, not impressive.

With more expensive hotels and resorts, the situation on the island of Langkawi is somewhat better, and for 50 - 100 dollars a day you can stay on the island in fairly tolerable conditions. And for 150 - 200 dollars a day you can find accommodation that is not without frills, such that you will later have quite favorable memories of the hotel.

P.S. A funny feature of the island of Langkawi is that property owners there like to call their guesthouses motels, and this despite the fact that you can drive onto the island with your own car only in theory. This name should not mislead you; in fact, these motels are guesthouse vulgaris.

Sights of Langkawi island. Things to do on Langkawi island.

Ropeway. The main and unique attraction of the island of Langkawi is the cable car, located in the western, mountainous part of the island, and leading to the tops of the rocks, to an altitude of more than 700 meters.

The cable car is a simplified name for this complex engineering structure, which includes, in addition to the funicular itself, several observation platforms located at the very tops of the rocks, and a 125-meter-long suspension bridge spanning the gorge.

The views from the observation decks and the suspension bridge are breathtakingly beautiful. You can see not only panoramas of the island of Langkawi itself, but also distant Thai islands. The viewing platforms themselves are at the level of the clouds, and given the fact that clouds almost always envelop them, a walk among the clouds adds additional charm to viewing the panoramas and surroundings.

If you feel strong enough, you can go back from the tops of the rocks not by cable car, but on foot, along a path through the jungle. There is such a possibility. On this trail you can see several waterfalls, appreciate the diversity of tropical vegetation, and meet monkeys that live in incredible numbers in this jungle.

Drive through the mangroves. Mangroves grow in the northeastern, gently sloping part of the island of Langkawi. Mangrove trips are monopolized by one commercial firm, and prices are high, around $100 per boat.

Despite the high cost, it is worth taking a ride through the mangroves, since the places where they grow, among the rocks and numerous channels, are very beautiful and inhabited by countless different living creatures.

A standard excursion to mangroves includes: a trip to a fish farm, where you can see stingrays and other exotic fish up close; feeding eagles, which live in large numbers among the mangroves; visiting a cave and meeting local bats; a walk along the road through mangroves; and, at the end of the excursion, a trip to the open sea to explore the impressive cliffs.

Traveling by car around the island

The roads on the island of Langkawi are of high quality, there is practically no traffic on them, car rental is cheap, and the island itself is quite diverse.

So, renting a car and exploring the island's beaches, its rocky western part and the lush tropical forests in the north-west of the island is definitely worth it.

You can rent a car at Langkawi airport; this is difficult to do near the beaches. Car rental costs from 100 ringgit per day. If you prefer to ride a bike, you can rent a bike in the hotel area of ​​Chenang Beach, this pleasure costs from 25 ringgit per day.

Snorkeling in Pulau Payar Marine Park. Trips to Pulau Payar Marine Park are one of the most popular excursions on the island of Langkawi. The marine park is located 35 km away. south of the island of Langkawi, and consists of several tiny islands. The islands themselves are nothing extraordinary, but the snorkeling around them is, by the highest standards, good.

Regarding snorkeling off the coast of the island of Langkawi itself, we can say that it is practically non-existent. The water near the beaches of the island of Langkawi, as well as off the coast of all large Asian islands, is muddy and snorkeling in such water is unlikely to bring pleasure to anyone.

Photos of the Langkawi cable car

Lifestyle on Langkawi Island

The quality of the beaches on the island of Langkawi is such that it’s not worth rushing to see them. Of the attractions on the island, there is only one thing that is truly worthwhile - this is the cable car. The rest of the attractions, mangroves and the underwater world, can be found in Thailand, and the quality is rather better than worse.

Accordingly, the question arises: why do you need to go to the island of Langkawi at all?

There is only one satisfactory answer here: for the sake of broadening one’s horizons.

The lifestyle in Langkawi, and in Malaysia in general, is very different from the lifestyle in Thailand. The island of Langkawi itself, not only is it a 100% Muslim island, is also a center for international Muslim tourism. And Muslim tourism is a rather interesting sight.

Such a truly Babylonian mixture of nationalities, languages, and clothing styles, as on the island of Langkawi, is worth looking for. Looking at many tourists, it is impossible to even understand what countries they came from, their appearance is so exotic. Moreover, it is not always possible to understand which region, Africa or Asia, they come from.

The same can be said about the island's restaurants, whose cuisine is very diverse. On the island there are establishments of both local, Thai and European cuisine. Indian, Chinese and Arabic cuisines are also very well represented. The island's shops are no less varied, with not only cosmopolitan tourist shops in abundance, but also quite authentic Arabic and Indian-style shops.

In conclusion, it is worth noting one rather interesting nuance. If Malaysia can be called a liberal country, by Muslim standards, then the island of Langkawi is doubly liberal. On the island of Langkawi, alcohol is not only sold, it is also sold cheaply. And many tourists from less progressive Muslim countries come here just for this. So scenes of orthodox-looking believers carrying boxes of alcohol from duty-free stores are not uncommon in Langkawi. It looks surreal, but, in fairness, it must be said that there are no serious excesses due to the abuse of drinks on the island of Langkawi.

Technical aspects of organizing a trip to Langkawi island

The currency of Malaysia is the Malayan ringgit, 100 ringgit is approximately equal to 25 US dollars. There are no problems with currency exchange on the island of Langkawi. The exchange rate, although slightly worse than in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, is not extortionate.

Boats between Lipe and Langkawi operate only in high season, from early November to mid-April. In the low season, you can also get from island to island, but not directly, but by a roundabout road across land (Langkawi - mainland - border crossing on the mainland - trip to Satun - and only from Satun by sea to Lipe Island). According to travel agents, this road can be covered in 5 hours, however, in fact, it will take much longer.

Hotels on the island of Langkawi are booked through the well-known sites Booking.com and Agoda.com. You can check into cheap hotels in Chenang without making a reservation, just as it is done in Thailand. However, you should only do this if you know at least a little about local realities.

P.S. The island of Langkawi is quite a remarkable place, and a lot can be written about it. However, given that this text was written for the section on Lipe Island, only the most basic information is given here.

Langkawi Island is one of 99 islands in the archipelago of the same name. It is home to a rare brown-winged eagle, after which the island is named. A huge monument to this bird is located in the capital Kuah. If you are going on holiday to Langkawi in 2019, check how you can get there from Kuala Lumpur. The international airport is located 20 km from the capital of the island, the flight duration is 55 minutes. From Langkawi you can take a ferry to the island of Penang, the journey takes about 2.5 hours.

You can visit the island all year round, weather permitting. The rainy season lasts from September to November. December and January are a great time to relax; there is no sweltering heat. Diving and fishing enthusiasts come to the island in March-May or September-October. During these months there are many sea turtles, barracudas and other marine exotics around the island. The first mentions of the island begin in the 15th century. Trade routes passed through the archipelago. They traded rice and pepper. Now this piece of paradise attracts travelers from all over the world.

Beach overview

Langkawi has gorgeous beaches with clear sea water and white sand. The sea is warm, calm, the entrance to the sea is gentle, and the bottom is sandy. Between November and February you can see jellyfish. The resort is a great place to relax with children. There are no reptiles or dangerous insects in this area. You can safely walk around the city on the sidewalks without fear of “crazy” bikers.

The south coast has the best beaches and many hotels. The most popular beach is Cenang. Wide with fine clean sand, the beach is surrounded by hills with lush vegetation. The sea is gentle, calm, there are almost no waves. The beach is so wide and large that cars and bikes drive along it. Despite this, the cleanliness here is at the highest level. For active recreation, locals offer scooter rides, banana rides, and windsurfing. There are not many people on the beach, since it is wide and stretches for 2 km.

You can stay right on the beach in an exotic hut. All the amenities of civilization are nearby, including Duty Free. The continuation of this beach is the calmer Tengah. On the west coast there is a clean and calm Kok beach. The most beautiful and picturesque beach in the north of Langkawi is Tanjong Rhu. The name translates as cape of pine trees. They stand like a wall at the entrance to the beach, their powerful crowns close at the top, forming a kind of corridor.

Coniferous trees grow next to mangroves. The sand on the beach is coarse mixed with crushed shells, so it is better to walk in slippers. The beach has two zones: private and public. The private one belongs to two five-star hotels nearby. There are also sunbeds only on this part of the beach. At low tide you can walk along the sand spit to small uninhabited islands. But, be careful! The tide can very quickly cut off the way back and then you will have to spend the night on an island. From the beach you can go on a tour of the mangroves.

Another extraordinary beach is located in the north of the island. Pasir Hitam is a beach with black volcanic sand, very small. Where did it come from here, because there is not a single volcano on the island. Usually guides tell a legend about the origin of such unusual sand. It’s probably worth listening carefully to what the locals or your guides are saying.

Food at resorts

The cuisine of Malaysia was formed under the influence of Chinese, Thai, and Indian culture. In Langkawi, tourists will find restaurants and cafes not only with local dishes, but also European cuisine. National cuisine is primarily rice and spices. Malaysia is a Muslim country, so they do not eat pork here. Preference is given to lamb, poultry meat from which is prepared into small skewers with rice, vegetables and seasonings. Various seafood dishes can be tasted in the restaurant for a small price.

For example, you can have breakfast for only 3 euros, and a hearty dinner for 7 euros. Prices at different establishments may vary significantly. For example, for 100 g of lobster or squid you can pay from 0.4 euros to 6 euros. A big plus of Langkawi is the presence of duty-free shops where you can buy very cheap alcohol, cosmetics and much more.

How to have fun?

In the capital of the island, Kuah, you can stroll along a street with many shops. Visit Eagle Square, where you can sit in one of the many restaurants. The square attracts with its architecture: ponds with bridges, covered terraces. What can you do to have fun at the island's resorts? There is a wildlife park 10 km from the capital. Here children will be able to watch beautiful flamingos, huge parrots and other exotic birds and wildlife. The park itself is very beautiful, it is pleasant to walk and relax in it. Ticket price for adults is 28 ringgit (local currency) and 18 for children under 12 years old.

The Underwater World Aquarium is located near Chenang Beach. Here you will see about four thousand sea and land inhabitants, including penguins. Ticket price is 40 ringgit for adults and 30 for children. One of the most interesting and unusual places is the cable car and the “sky bridge”. In a cabin on a cable car, tourists rise to the top of the mountain to a height of 700 m. There are two observation decks, which offer views not only of the island, but also of the islands of Thailand and Indonesian Sumatra.

The bridge located at the top is very unusual. It rests on just one support and rests its ends on the mountain peaks. Below is the Eastern Village. Nearby is the Seven Wells waterfall and a horse farm. There are still many interesting places on the island that vacationers enjoy visiting.

Where to stay?

The choice of accommodation on the island is varied. In addition to hotels of different star ratings, you can stay in hotels stylized as Malay villages, which have wooden house-rooms or wooden bungalow-chalets right on the beach. Prices from 23 euros to 200 and above per room. If you are faced with a choice: where to go to Borneo or Langkawi, then you need to take into account individual preferences.

The island of Borneo is unique in that it belongs simultaneously to three states: Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. The island has a large number of parks and reserves with unique flora and fauna. Rain forests and coral reefs are very interesting. There are no earthquakes or tsunamis in Borneo, unlike the Malaysian islands. Compare, choose. Relaxing anywhere depends on your inner mood.