Langkawi,(Jawi:‫ ) لنكاوي‬officially known as Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah (Malay:

Langkawi Permata Kedah[1]) is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, some

30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are a part of the state
of Kedah, which is adjacent to the Thai border. On July 15, 2008, Sultan Abdul Halim of
Kedah had consented to the change of name to Langkawi Permata Kedah in conjunction
with his Golden Jubilee Celebration. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous
Pulau Langkawi with a population of some 64,792, the only other inhabited island being
nearby Pulau Tuba. Langkawi is also an administrative district with the town of Kuah as
the capital and largest town. Langkawi is a duty-free island[2].

Pantai Cenang
Laman Padi Crocodile Farm Langkawi craft and cultural complex

Recommended Hotels:

1: Sheraton Langkawi Resort

2: Tanjung Rhu Resort
3: The Andaman
4: Rebak Island Resort
5: Berjaya Langkawi Resort
6: Bon Ton Resort
7: Holiday Villa Beach Resort
8: The Westin Langkawi
9: Bayview Langkawi
10 : Awana Porto Malai
Payar Island

Dayang Bunting Island

Kilim Geoforest Park

 At the northern end of Pantai Cenang – opposite
the Casa del Mar hotel – is Laman Padi; you can watch buffaloes grazing in the paddy
field from the bridge at the entrance. As you walk through the compound you can read
about the stages of Padi Cultivation; this ‘ecotourism’ complex also encompasses the
Padi Cuisine and Café, the Nawa Sari Spa and the Heritage Gallery.

Opening Hours: 07:00 – 24:00 everyday

Address: Laman Padi, Pantai Cenang, Mukim Kedawang, 07000, Langkawi.
Tel: (604) 955 4312
Price Range: Entrance: free

Rice Garden Museum

This museum is dedicated to rice cultivation and comprises a Heritage Gallery – which
displays the sequence of activities pertaining to rice planting – a Paddy Gallery – which
has breathtaking views of a multi-tiered rooftop rice garden, a Herb Garden and a Garden
of Variety where you can actually try your hand at rice farming.
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 everyday
Location: Laman Padi, Pantai Cenang, Mukim Kedawang
Tel: 604 955 4312

Underwater World

Underwater World – Malaysia’s largest aquarium – features 200 different species of

marine and freshwater creatures. Some of these exhibits – like the Rainforest Walk – are
quite thrilling while others look like giant tropical aquariums that need a good cleaning.
The Sub-Antarctic Ecosystem Display houses a ‘penguin-arium’ – an underwater tunnel
with penguins.

Opening Hours: 09:30 – 18:30 Monday – Friday; 09:30 – 22:30 Friday – Sunday
Address: Zon Pantai Cenang, Mukim Kedawang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah.
Tel: (604) 955 6100

Field of Burnt Rice

The Field of Burnt Rice is the site of a mass rice paddy burning conducted by local
villagers who scorched their rice fields in an effort to stop them from falling into the
hands of the Siamese invaders in 1821. Take an afternoon to visit this site. Allegedly,
heavy rain still sometimes brings traces of burnt grains to the surface.

Opening Hours: 09:00 – 18:00

Location: Kampung Raja, Mukim Padang Mat Sirat
Price Range: Free
 Atma Alam Batik Village

The Atma Alam Batik Art Village is Langkawi’s main batik production and sales centre.
This half-acre centre consists of a batik workshop, art gallery, showroom, and handicraft
shop.

Opening Hours: Daily,9am – 6pm

Location: Near Petronas Fuel Station
Address: Lot 227 , Jalan Padang Matsirat, 07100 Kedah
Tel: +604 955 2615 or +604 955 1227
Price Range: Free

Kota Mahsuri

Mahsuri was a Malay princess who was unfairly accused of adultery and sentenced to
death. This complex comprises her shrine – an enclosed slab of white stone – as well as a
recreation of an old-fashioned Malay house. There is also a theatre – where rare music
performances take place – and a few food shops.

Opening Hours: 08:00 – 18:00

Location: Kampung Mawat, Mukim Ulu Melaka (17.8 km northwest of Kuah)
Tel: +603 955 6055

Getting There
How to get to Langkawi
By Air

Malaysian Airlines (MAS) and Air Asia operate daily flights to Langkawi from Kuala
Lumpur. International travelers from certain places such as Osaka, Taipei and London
can connect with MAS flights directly from their country or other airlines, depending on
their availability in that particular region.

Air Asia is the airborne version of a cheap local minibus, so you can’t go wrong if you’re
looking for a good deal without the frills. Visitors from Singapore can use Silk Air which
also flies directly to Langkawi daily.

MAS
Local: 1300 88 3000
International: +60 (0)3 7846 3000

Air Asia
Local: 1300 88 99 33
International: +60 03 7884 9000

By Ferry

If you’re willing to put up with the crowds, the ferries operate four routes to Langkawi
from Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis, Penang and Satun in Thailand around the clock.
Langkawi Culture & History
Charming, Beautiful, Tax-Free

Langkawi’s name is believed to have originated from the abundance of eagles on the
island and the geological wonder of its landscape. By putting together ‘helang’ (eagle in
Malay) and ‘kawi’ (marble in Sanskrit), you get the moniker ‘helang-kawi’ which was
eventually toned down to Langkawi.