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The Langkawi Sky Bridge above the rainforest

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Langkawi

Kedah, Malaysia

Rainforest mountains, mangroves and beaches on an island group in the Andaman Sea.

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Photo: Engin Akyurt, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Langkawi is an archipelago of about 100 islands off the north-west coast of Malaysia, near the Thai border. Its geology is recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark.

The main island has beaches, rainforest, mangrove rivers and the Langkawi Sky Bridge. It is a duty-free island.

Langkawi Malaysia Langkawi-Cable-Car
Langkawi Malaysia Langkawi-Cable-Car. Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Langkawi Malaysia Seven-wells
Langkawi Malaysia Seven-wells. Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Legend Park Langkawi - view of lake
Legend Park Langkawi - view of lake. Photo: Hzh, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Best time to visit

November to April is the drier season. May to October is wetter, but showers are often short.

Highlights

  • 1

    Langkawi Sky Cab and Sky Bridge

    A cable car to Mount Mat Cincang and a curved bridge over the rainforest.

  • 2

    Kilim Karst Geoforest Park

    Boat trips through mangroves and limestone cliffs.

  • 3

    Pantai Cenang

    The main beach, with restaurants and sunsets.

  • 4

    Island hopping

    Boat trips to Pulau Dayang Bunting and its freshwater lake.

  • 5

    Seven Wells Waterfall

    Pools and cascades in the forest.

Getting there

Langkawi International Airport has flights from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore. Ferries run from Kuala Perlis, Kuala Kedah and Penang.

Practical tips

Opening & tickets
Opening times, ticket rules and transport timetables change, so check official information before you go.
Time needed
Three to five days.

Official information: Langkawi Development Authority (official website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.

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