PLACES OF INTEREST
Island and Beaches
Kedah |
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 Pantai Merdeka
Pantai Merdeka is a 1km stretch of white sandy beach approximately
60km south of Alor Setar. This enchanting beach is shaded by tall
saying palms, under which one may spend leisurely hours -
picnicking or just lazing the hours away. Water skiing and sailing
are also popular along this stretch of coastal water. |
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Langkawi
 Pantai Kok, Pantai Cenang, Pantai
Tengah, Datai and Burau Bay
Idyllic beaches such as Pantai Kok, Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah,
Datai and Burau Bay, offer carefree sun-filled days and quiet
evening strolls. First class Accommodation in modern hotels or
captiviting chalets is available. A wide range of exciting
water-sports provides fun and thrills for the outdoor enthusiasts.
Restaurant outlets in the hotels and outdoors serve a variety of
appetizing cuisine.
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 Pantai Pasir
Hitam
About 19 km north of kuah is Pantai Pasir Hitam (black sandy
beach). The black pigmentation of the sand is the result of the
mineral content - thought to be tin or oxide of tin, which have
come from the seabed orfrom the earth's crust. The mystery remains
unsolved. Nevertheless, it is an unusual beach to visit as the
black sand glittering inthe sun provides an unusual sight. |
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 Pulau Beras Basah (Isle of Wet
Rice)
To swim in its clear water is really enjoyable. The beach with its
tiny and soft clean sand - you have to experience the joy of having
a dip in the sea around Pulau Beras Basah. |
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 Pulau Singa Besar (Wildlife
Sanctuary)
The animals roaming in the open on this wildlife samctuary such as
peacocks, deer, monkeys, squirrels and quails will endear
themselves to the visitor. |
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 Pulau Payar Marine
Park
Pulau payar is a beautiful, protected marine park which houses
schools of tropical fish, coral and marine life. however, those
intending to explore the area will first have obtain permission
from the fisheries department of Kedah or Perlis. As the coral are
fragile, divers are not allowedto anchor their boats as they
please. Instead, look out for buoys with red markers.
Langkawi coral, lot 1-21, Jetty Point complex,
Langkawi, Kedah darul aman.
Tel: 04-966 7318
Fax: 04-966 7308
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