Travel Fair Guide

1. Langkawi Cable Car
Location: at Oriental Village, by Burau Bay
Tel: 604 959 4225
Admission: RM15/adult, RM5/child)
Take the 2.2km ride up the709-metre Gunung Mat Cincang for an amazin... More>>>

1. Langkawi Cable Car
Location: at Oriental Village, by Burau Bay
Tel: 604 959 4225
Admission: RM15/adult, RM5/child)
Take the 2.2km ride up the709-metre Gunung Mat Cincang for an amazing panoramic views over Langkawi, the surrounding islands and beyond to southern Thailand. Not for those suffering from hypsiphobia and the views can be hampered by the tropical haze due to the humidity in the air.
2. Beaches
Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah, Pantai Kok, Datai Bay and Pantai Tanjung Rhu, and are some of the best beaches offering idyllic scenery, exciting water-sports, first-class accommodations and fancy restaurant outlets.
Pantai Cenang is the most commercialized and lively, which is very popular with the young and active;
Pantai Tengah offers a good range of souvenir shops and quality lodging options..
Pantai Kok is home to Telaga Harbour Park.
The secluded and exclusive Datai Bay offers serenity.
Pantai Tanjung Rhu is the most adventurous and scenic.
3. Island hopping
Enchanting tour around smaller islands surrounding the main island, such as Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Singa Besar, and Pulau Beras Basah.
Pulau Dayang Bunting is known for the Lake of the Pregnant Maiden, Cave of the Banshee and legendary folklore attached to them.
Pulau Singa Besar is home to a large number of Brahminy Kites Eagles and is accordingly known for the eagle feeding spectacles.
Pulau Beras Basah is framed with luminous coastline which is popular for all kinds of water-sport imaginable.
Pulau Tuba, Pulau Rebak Besar, and Pulau Payar are also interesting isles to explore.
4. Dining and shopping (tax-free)
Cuisine styles:
Much of the fine-dining establishments offer cuisine catering to foreign tastes, while local disheds bear influences of traditional Malay food and Thailand style. Seafood and curries are must-try specialties in Langkawi.
Dining sites:
All upscale resorts, ethnic restaurants around major towns and resort hotspots, evening food stalls along the waterfront area near the taxi rank in Kuah town.
Shopping items:
Merchandise like tobacco, alcohol, apparel, cosmetics, electronics and fashion accessories, crafts such as batik, crystal, pewter, and pottery.
Shopping sites:
Kuah Town: Kuah Town night market; Sime Darby Duty Free Shop; Langkawi Fair shopping mall; Langkawi Mall; Langkawi Duty Free (M) Sdn. Bhd; Langkawi Saga Shopping Center; Langkawi Parade; Teow Soon Huat Bhd; KAMDAR; Jetty Point Complex;
Pantai Cenang: Zon Shopping Paradise; Shopping Paradise Duty Free Centre; Pelangi Shopping Arcade;
Pantai Kok: Oriental Village; Perdana Quay; DE'ZONE;
Pantai Tengah: Sunflower Handicraft; Rasa Restaurant & Gift Gallery;
Tanjung Rhu: Langkawi Craft and Cultural Center.
5. Scuba diving and snorkeling
Best done at Pulau Payar Marine Park, comprising the four islands of Pulau Payar, Pulau Lembu, Pulau Segantang and Pulau Kaca some 45 mins away from Kuah by ferry, and is famous for its exquisite coral reeds and abundant marine life.
Dive sites:
Lembu Rock (groupers, and reef fish);
Kaca (sunken fishing boats, barracuda, snappers and black-tip reef sharks);
Pulau Segangtang (wall diving; barracudas, lionfish, jacks, leopard sharks and whale shark);
Tyre reef.
6. Air trekking
Langkawi is the first in South East Asia and one of the very few places in this hemisphere to offer this obscure sport, which involves quite a bit climbing ups, glide over treetops, and abseiling/rappeling to the ground on an elevated trail system. Physically and psychologically demanding, and a minimum age limit (vary to different versions) is applied.
7. Mangrove swamps eco-tours
Boat trips (Approx. 5 hours, US$50) starting from Tanjung Rhu, journeying through limestone canyons and yarning caves along the waterway where mangrove forests, swamp mammals, birds and reptiles thrive.
8. Other places of interests
Dataran Lang (Eagle Square), at the Kuah Jetty, with a giant red eagle statue dominating a mini park;
Makam Mahsuri, tomb site of Langkawi??s best known legend;
Underwater World Langkawi (Tel: +60-4-955 6100; Daily 10:00am-6:00pm; RM18/adult, RM10/child);
Langkawi Bird Paradise (Tel: +60-4-966 5855; Daily: 9.00am- 6.00pm; RM12.00/ Adult, RM6.00/Child);
Langkawi Crocodile Farm (Tel: +60-4-955 2559, RM10/adult, RM8/child);
Taman Lagenda Theme Park (Daily 8:00am-7:00pm; free);
Langkawi Snake Sanctuary.

The golden tropical climate of Langkawi permits lightweight casual summer clothing, preferably of cotton or other natural fabric, all year round. Considering that you'll do quite a bit of walking, ... More>>>

The golden tropical climate of Langkawi permits lightweight casual summer clothing, preferably of cotton or other natural fabric, all year round. Considering that you'll do quite a bit of walking, biking, hiking, beachcombing, swimming, and sunbathing, don't forget to pack a pair of comfortable flat shoes with soles that grip, sandals for beaches, swimsuits, sunglasses, a hat/cap, and lots of sunscreen.
Mosquito repellant and anti-allergy/gel must not be left behind, and a lightweight waterproof windbreaker would come useful if it happens to rain. Do properly cover up your legs, arms, shoulders while visiting places of worships, and do not go topless anywhere in Langkawi!

1. Local food
Hawker stalls and night markets: Best place to find cheap and wonderful local delicacies, including the savory satay, tantalizing curry laska, delectable rojak, yummy roit can... More>>>

1. Local food
Hawker stalls and night markets: Best place to find cheap and wonderful local delicacies, including the savory satay, tantalizing curry laska, delectable rojak, yummy roit canai, luscious char koay teow, goluptious chicken rice, exotic local fruits, etc. Night markets are held at different designated places on different night of the week on a rotational basis.
Look out for the ones held at Kuah on Wednesday and Saturday nights, at Padang Masirat on Sunday nights, at Air Hangat village on Friday nights, and those held at Ulu Melaka on Monday nights, at Kedawang on Tuesday nights, and at Temoyong on Thursday nights;
Restaurant Bob: Pantai Cenang; An open air restaurant meant for casual dining for decent typical Malay food at a low price;
Breakfast Bar (Tel: +60-4-955 6533; Opens 7:00am-1:00pm): Pantai Cenang; A good place for breakfast, local favorites, and the only place on the island that serves baguettes; Easy on the wallet; Picnic boxes available;
Sheela's Restaurant & Cafe (Tel: +60-4-955 2308; Opens 6:00pm-10:30pm; Closed on Monday): Alfresco eatery operated by a Malaysian who can also speak German; Menu features Western and Malay Delicacies; Specialties include home-made pizza with your choice of toppings, charcoal-grilled steak, fish & chips, potato salad, rendang (beef cooked in spicy coconut sauce) and steamboats;
Nam Restaurant (Tel: +60-4-955 3643; Opens 11:00am ?C 5:00pm): Bon Ton Resort Pantai Cenang; Specializes in Nyonya Cuisine, as well as Western cuisine;
Sunvillage Restaurant (Tel: + 604 955 6200; Opens noon-11:00pm): Pantai Tengah; Serves authentic Malaysian dishes and seafood.
2. Seafood
Aquarium Seafood Garden (Tel: +60-4-966 8888): Kuah; House specialities include the Deep Fried Crisp Soft Shell Crab (MYR20 per serving), Fried Mantis Prawn with Cashew Nuts (MYR25), and finger mussels, barbecued lobsters and tiger prawns;
Hole in the Wall (Tel: 012?C562 0015 Opens 9:00pm-11:00pm): Kilim River; Unique floating restaurant cum fish farm; Boasts the freshest catches of the day on the island, including King crabs, prawns, lobsters, groupers, stingrays, and snappers;
Medan Selera Nelayan (Tel: +60-4-966 7789; Opens 9:00am-11:30pm Sat-Thu, 6:00pm-11:30pm Fri): Bukit Malut; Unique mangrove swamp setting; Menu features only catches fresh from the water; Specialties include grilled seafood; Strictly no alcohol;
Coco Beach Seafood Paradise (Tel: +60-4-955 5000): Pantai Cenang; Seafood cooked in Chinese or Thai tradition; Specialties include The fried green mussels (MYR14), fried queen roe crab (MYR24), steamed red snapper (MYR28), grilled lobsters and tiger prawns, etc;
Haji Ramli Seafood Restaurant (Tel: +60-4-955 4160): Pantai Cenang; Specialties are the grilled fresh seafood; Strictly no alcohol;
Sunset Restaurant (Tel: +60-4-955 6888; Opens 7:00am-10:30pm): Langkasuka Beach Resort, Kuala Muda; Famed for soup dishes in steaming pots of whole seafood and minced meat; Business casual attire required.
3. Chinese food
Fat Mum Country Seafood Restaurant (Tel: 012-4707863): Pantai Tengah; Specialties include traditional local Chinese home cooked cuisine and seafood, such as Spicy Garlic Loster, Butter Prawn, Traditional Cantonese Salted Baked Chicken, and Buddah Bowl wz Assorted Squid; Reasonably priced;
Fook Look Chinese Restaurant (Tel: +60-4-959 1133; Opens 11:00am-11:00pm): Oriental Village, Pantai Kok. Authentic Chinese dinner comes with free Chinese opera show s(nightly 8.15pm-9:pm except Thursday);
Phoenix Restaurant (Tel: +60-4-966 1818): City Bayview Hotel, Kuah; Authentic Chinese specialties and delicacies include Shark Fin Soup, Sweet & Sour Fish, Buttered Prawns, delicious steamboat fare, and grilled or steamed fish and tantalizing soups.
4. Thai food
Pavilion Restaurant (Tel: +60-4-959 2500): The Datai Langkawi Resort; Specialties include kerabu, pandan chicken, tom yam kung (Thai soup of squid, crabs, fish and other seafood), and other Thai delights;
Barn Thai Restaurant (Tel: +60-4-966 6699): Kampung Belanga Pecah, Mukium Kisap; One-of-a-kind restaurant sits on the stilts within a lush mangrove forest. Prices slightly on the pricey side.
5. Indian food
Boom Boom Corner (Tel: +60-4-966 6699): At the junction of Jalan Pantai Tengah and Pantai Cenang; Specialties include the naan, roti bom, tandoori chicken, biriani rice and teh tarik (local beverage).
6. German food
Backofen Restaurant (Tel: +60-4-955 1667): Pantai Cenang; Signature specialties are bratwurst, German sausage, etc;
Beach Garden and Bistro (Tel: +60-4-955-1363): Pentai Cenang; German-managed eatery right on the beach, with a beer garden and a menu emphasizing German cooking.
7. Italian food
Mare Blu Restaurant (Tel: +60-4-959 3830): At Perdana Quay inside Telaga Harbour Park in Burau Bay; One of the few authentic Italian restaurants on Langkawi island; Signature dishes include Spaghetti, Risotto Al Nero, Shrimp Scamp, Tuna with Fresh Tomatoes, Chocolate Hazelnut Cake with Pear Compote, and Pizza With Tomato, Mozzarella, Air Dried Beef, Rocket Lettuce & Parmesan;
Mario's Italian Restaurant(Tel: +60-4-955 1701; Opens 7.00pm-10.30pm): Holiday Villa Langkawi, Pantai Tengah.
8. Fast food
Kentucky Fried Chicken: Jetty Point , Kuah town; Langkawi Mall, Pokok Asam; Telaga Harbour Park, Pantai Kok, Burau Bay;
Mc Donalds: In Langkawi Fair Shopping Komplex in Kuah.

1.The Datai
Tel +60-4-959 2500); An award-wining resort that ranks itself among the top-tier hotels in the world; Located on northwestern tip of Langkawi overlooking the Datai Bay; Integrat... More>>>

1.The Datai
Tel +60-4-959 2500); An award-wining resort that ranks itself among the top-tier hotels in the world; Located on northwestern tip of Langkawi overlooking the Datai Bay; Integrates a private beach surrounded by tropical rainforest, The 18-hole Datai Bay golf course shared with Andaman Datai Bay, the other of the two 5 star resort hotels in the region, a fine inventory of well-appointed rooms, deluxe suites and individual villas and other high-class amenities such as innovative dining establishments, the Spa, a library, 2 Swimming Pools, 2 Tennis Courts, Water Sports Facilities, Mountain Biking Facilities, etc.
2.Casa del Mar Langkawi
Tel: +60-4-955 2388; Mediterranean-style 29-room resort on Pantai Cenang beach on the southwest coast of Langkawi, surrounded by a wide array of restaurants and pubs; 10-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport; A cozy but not costly Home by the Sea, accenting personal touch and privacy in the centre of the action.
3.Tanjung Rhu Resort
Tel: +60-4-959 1033; With luxuries of this five-star property blended well into the untouched pristine environment on Tanjung Rhu Beach, Tanjung Rhu Resort exudes casual charm and unhurried ambience. Room rates begin at RM1,100.00 (US$290) per night and go up to RM2050.00 (US$541.00), which is more expensive than the Casa del Mar but slightly cheaper than the Datai and the Andaman.
4.Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa
Tel: +60-4-952 8888; One of Langkawi??s earliest 5-star resort hotels, opened on Pantai Cenang beach in 1988, with 350 elegant wooden chalets built in a 30 acres landscaped tropical beachfront gardens, offering pool, sea or lake views.
5.Berjaya Beach & Spa Resort
Tel: +60-4-959 1888; The biggest resort on the island and the only featuring individual water chalets, with 502 rooms and suites dotting the 70 acres of landscaped gardens and crystal waters; Located on Pantai Kok beach by the Burau Bay, next to the Mutiara Burau Bay Resort; 5 minutes walk to the Cable Car station at the Oriental Village; 15 minutes drive from the Langkawi International Airport.
6. Mutiara Burau Bay Resort
Tel: +60-4-959 1061;With 150 cabanas sprawling between the foothills of the spectacular Gunung Mat Cincang, the scenic Burau Bay and the silver Pantai Kok beach; Room rate begins from RM380 per night, which is largely aiming more at the family market.
7.Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa
Tel: +60-4-955 1701; Located at the secluded end of the Pantai Tengah beach, the quieter cousin of Pantai Cenang; 15 minutes drive away from the Langkawi International Airport; Each room and suite is balconied with a breathtaking view of the sea; Other facilities include a fitness centre, the Amoras spa, an indoor recreation room, a huge swimming pool with built-in open-air jacuzzi, an indoor pool exclusively for ladies, 3 tennis courts, squash court, and arrangement for golf and island excursion, fishing tours and car rentals.
8.Four Seasons Resort
Tel: +60-4-950 8888; Deluxe 5 star resort on Tanjung Rhu Beach, with individual indigenous-style pavilions and villas scattered in exquisitely landscaped gardens and ringed by sandy beaches, lush mountain greenery and azure waters; More luxurious in appearance than the Tanjung Rhu Resort but less tranquil and elegant than the latter.
9. Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa
Tel: +60-4-960 8888; Formerly the Sheraton Perdana Resort; More luxurious than Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort; Located on a 500 meters of private beachfront some 3km from Kuah town, serving as the perfect reclusive retreat for the tired and romantic escapade for the honeymooners.
10.Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort
Tel: +60-4-955 1901; Located on Pantai Kok beach on the northwestern coast, 6.4 km from the Langkawi International Airport; A 5-star property set on a 38-acre landscaped gardens where the exotic wildlife & idyllic private beach coves, the tranquility and energy of the Andaman Sea, the sublimely resortful Mandara Spa, and the luxurious Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed, constitute a lavish holiday or getaway experience.

1. By air
Langkawi International Airport: All domestic and international flights from Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Osaka in Japan and Taipei in Taiwan
AirAsia (Tel: +60-3-202 7777 in K... More>>>

1. By air
Langkawi International Airport: All domestic and international flights from Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Osaka in Japan and Taipei in Taiwan
AirAsia (Tel: +60-3-202 7777 in Kuala Lumpur, +60-4-966 7750 in Langkawi);
Malaysia Airlines (Tel: +60-3-746 3000 in Kuala Lumpur, +60-4-966 6622 in Langkawi);
Silk Air (Tel: +65-6-223 8888 in Singapore, +60-3-292 3122 in Kuala Lumpur),
Firefly (Tel: +60-4-250 2000 in Penang).

2. By boat
Services cover such destinations as Penang, Kuala Perlis, Kuala Kedah, and Satun in Thailand, fares and schedules vary by operators.
Route Penang?CLangkawi: about RM45/Adult, RM30/Child, around 3 hours, by Langkawi Ferry Services Sdn Bhd (Tel: +60-4-264 2088);
Route Kuala Perlis?CLangkawi: about RM15/Adult, RM10/Child, around 45 minutes, by Ferryline Venture (Tel: +60-4-985 2539), Langkawi Ferry Services Sdn Bhd (Tel: +60-4-985 2690) and United Ferry Services (Tel: +60-4-985 1899);
Route Kuala Kedah?CLangkawi: about RM18/Adult, RM12/Child, around 1 hour 15 minutes, by Ferryline Venture (Tel: +60-4-762 6295), Langkawi Ferry Services Sdn Bhd (Tel: +60-4-762 6295), United Ferry Services (Tel: +60-4-966 5131);
Route Satun?CLangkawi: about RM25/Adult, RM18/Child, around 1 hour, by Langkawi Ferry Services Sdn Bhd (Tel: +66-7-473 0513).

3. By Rail
Rail services of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) or Malayan Railway arrive at Alor Setar and Arau.
From there, passengers can transfer to taxi or bus to get to the ferry terminals of Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis.

4. By Road
Make your way along North-South Expressway, or take the express buses from Kuala Lumpur, to the ferry terminals of to Kuala Perlis or Kuala Kedah.

1. What to pack
Pack light, since Langkawi is a tax-free zone, so you can buy almost everything at a lot cheaper prices than the already cheap Malaysian standard. But you??d better get enou... More>>>

1. What to pack
Pack light, since Langkawi is a tax-free zone, so you can buy almost everything at a lot cheaper prices than the already cheap Malaysian standard. But you??d better get enough memory cards ready if you??re carrying a digital camera, since they are pretty expensive here.
2. Getting around
There is no public bus service in Langkawi, so taxi is probably the major way of getting around the island. But renting a car, a motorbike or even a bicycle and making a leisurely circuit of the island on your own is more fun.
To rent such vehicles, resort to the car renting booth in the ferry terminal building at Kuah Jetty, the local registered travel agents or the beach resorts.
Before you start your scenic drive, remember to have a full tank of fuel, as gas stations are few and far between on the island. Drive slowly, especially when passing through traditional Malay villages at night, and watch out for pedestrians, other vehicles and livestock like chicken, cow and even buffalo.
3. Safety and security
Being an island with an easy going lifestyles and laid-back atmosphere, safety and security seem to be the last thing you have to worry about.
However, petty criminals do happen from time to time, especially in the most frequented tourists destinations. Always keep a close eye on your valuables and belongings.
Emergency number:
999- Police, 991- Ambulance, 994- Fire Department.
4. More
Dress and behave appropriately, especially on the beach, in traditional rural areas, formal occasions, and solemn places of worships. Always bear in mind that when you??re in this largely Islamic community, it is wise to err on the more conservative side.

The map source is from http://www.malaysiasite.nl/roadmap.htm