MAP OF LANGKAWI
N Tanjung Rhu Beach
Datai Island
Langgun Island Teluk Yu
Air Hangat Mount Mat Chincang
Cable Car
Galeria Perdana
Crocodile Adventureland Langkawi
Bohor Sungai Kilim
Buffalo Park
Seven Wells Waterfall
Mount Raya
Padang Matsirat
Ulu Melaka
Oriental Village Kok Beach
Telaga Harbour Park
Burau Island
Legend
Kisap
Major Town
Kota Mahsuri Langkawi International Airport
i Eagle Square
Kedawang
Laman Padi Rebak Besar Island
Town
KUAH
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Cenang Beach
Timun Island
Places of Interest
i Airport
Underwater World Langkawi Tengah Beach
Ferry Terminal
STRAITS OF MALACCA Jetty
Beras Basah Island
Tuba Island
J Tourist Information Centre
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Dayang Bunting Island
Mount
Singa Besar Island Major Road
Pulau Langkawi Pulau Langkawi, an archipelago of 99 islands, is situated around 51km northwest of Kedah (during low tides, you can actually see 104 islands). The island of Langkawi is the oldest rock formation to have risen from the seabed during the Canbrian period that was more than 550 million years ago. Only four islands are inhabited and the 32,000 hectare Langkawi is the main one. According to local folklore, the name Langkawi is derived from two different Malay words Lang or Helang (meaning eagle) and Kawi (meaning reddish brown). Hence, Langkawi means reddish brown eagle and the island is marked by its presence near the Kuah Jetty. By renting a car and taking a leisure drive around the island to experience the beautiful countryside and peaceful landscape of paddy fields. Langkawi's most rustic and memorable views are along the road that circles the island. On 1 June 2007, UNESCO instated Langkawi into its network of global geoparks due to its outstanding geological heritage sites such as the 550-millionyear-old Mount Machincang which is made out of sandstone. As such, Langkawi is the first geopark in Southeast Asia under the banner of UNESCO Global Geopark Network.
120 Kedah
Pulau Langkawi is the most famous tourist destination in the state of Kedah with beautiful beaches, mangroves rich in flora and fauna, duty-free shopping and fascinating legends.
Kuah Town Kuah is Langkawi’s main town, located on the southeast corner of the island and is the arrival point for most of the ferries. The town offers a wide variety of duty free goods such as tobacco, liquor, chocolates, cosmetics and electrical items at highly attractive prices. Long jetty at Gua Cerita