Visit the Langkawi Island in Malaysia

Langkawi is an island in the Andaman Sea some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. On June 1, 2007, Langkawi Island was given a World Geopark status by UNESCO. Three of its main conservation areas in Langkawi Geopark are Machincang Cambrian Geoforest Park, Kilim Karst Geoforest Park and Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park.

The Kilim Karst Geoforest Park is rich in wildlife. Tourist may see hairy nosed sea otters, brown winged kingfishers, monitor lizards and swimming macaque monkeys. One of Langkawi’s natural beauty spots is the Pirate Lagoon just outside the river.

There are two island areas the Southern Islands with heavy tourist population and north east one which is without tourist traffic.

Some of the most popular beaches are Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah, Burav Bay, Pantai Kok and Datai Bay.  The Langkawi Cable Car takes visitors up to the peak of Gunung Mat Chinchang where the Langkawi Sky bridge is located.

You can reach their via ferry from Kuala Perlis or by flight from Kuala Lumpur.

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