Langkawi

Sights

• SkyBridge and cable car – A steep cable car up Gunung Mat Cincang and a curved suspension bridge.
• Kilim Geoforest Park – A boat trip through mangroves and karst, with sea eagles.
• Pantai Cenang – A lively beach with bars and sunsets.
• Tanjung Rhu – A quiet beach with casuarina trees and views of rocky islets.
• Seven Wells Waterfall – A waterfall with natural pools in the rainforest.
• Eagle Square, Kuah – A giant eagle statue at the harbour, the island's namesake.

Food & nightlife

• Night markets – The pasar malam moves to a different spot on the island each evening.
• Seafood – Grilled fish and chilli crab by the water.
• Nasi Campur – Rice with your choice from a buffet – cheap and typical.
• Sunset bars on Cenang – A duty-free island: drinks in the sand at sunset.

Day trips

• Island hopping – By boat to the freshwater lake on Pulau Dayang Bunting.
• Pulau Payar – A marine park for snorkelling with corals and reef sharks.
• Mangrove kayaking – Paddle quietly through channels and caves.

Good to know

When to go

November–April

Getting around

Fly or take the ferry to the island; a hire car or Grab is best there, as buses are scarce.

Tipping

Tipping is not customary.

Power

Plug type G, 240 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

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