Sumber: Travelto.Malaysia
Langkawi Island, once labeled as the Jewel of Kedah is situated off the shores of Kedah, one of the northern states in Peninsular Malaysia. The island is in fact an archipelago of 99 islands and another five islands resurfaces during low tide. Among the many islands in Langkawi, only two of them are inhibited by men.
The biggest inhibited island in the area is no other than Langkawi, with 478.5 sq. kilometers and Kuah as its biggest town with 45,000 number of population and the other one being Tuba Island. The uninhibited ones are mainly rocky surface, some divided only by narrow canals that can only be crossed by small boats.
Mystery Myths and Legend
The island has many fabulous myths and legend has it that the island was once a land of the pirates, living and feasting on boats. Langkawi Island also boasts the tales of ogres, giant birds, princesses, warriors and romance are other myths that have been with the locals’ wonderful heritage brought down from their ancestors. The islands around the area also can pride themselves on the exceptional rock formations and countless caves with stalactites and stalagmites, magnificent scenery and excellent beaches that offer all year round sunshine to satisfy your tanning cravings. For instance, tourist can go to Cenang Beach or Rhu Bay for a holiday under the sun.
Beach, On Land and Underwater World!
tanjung rhu langkawi sunsetExcellent white beaches around the island, clear emerald waters and captivating marine life in it will give the tourist especially divers will find the offerings hard to resist. Water sports and recreational enthusiast will also find Langkawi Island a very attractive holiday destination as it hosts many water sport activities throughout the year by local and international bodies.
There are so many places of interest on the island. Tourist can visit Mahsuri Mausoleum, the most famous legendary woman in Langkawi Island’s history, sentenced to death for adultery that she did not commit. Stabbed to her death, she bled white blood as a sign of her innocence. She cursed Langkawi to be desecrated of prosperity for seven generations.
The Langkawi’s Underwater World is the marine aquarium that was built to accommodate 5,000 species of aquatic life. The Underwater World also housed a few numbers of mammals and reptile species. For visitors who just hopped off of the ferry in Kuah, a giant eagle statue at the Eagle Square will be greeting them. The square is a really greatplace to take a stroll and has magnificent scenery, suitable for taking pictures.
Duty-free Shopping - Mean Cheap!
Shopping addicts will also find their heaven on earth in Langkawi Island as it offers duty-free shopping on a variety of local and imported goods. The shopping complex offers a wide range of items from perfume, cosmetics, sports gear, leather products, confectionary, cigarettes and liquor at very cheap price.
Visitors only allowed bringing back a carton and a bottle of liquor to the mainland only after staying at least 48 hours in Langkawi Island to avoid item trafficking illegally.
Getting to Langkawi Island
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The main take-off points by ferry to Langkawi Island are located in Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis. Travelling by road from Kuala Lumpur tourist can take the PLUS Highway which takes about six hours and another one hour drive to Kuala Perlis. There is parking bays facility at both take-off points made available to vehicles.
If you are planning to travel by air, you can get a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi Island Airport in Padang Masirat, about 20 minutes away from Kuah. Flight services are provided by Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia on a daily basis and five times a week respectively.
