PLACES OF INTEREST
Nature and Adventure |
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 Gunung Matcincang & Gunung
Raya
Jungle trekking into the hilly terrain of Gunung Matcincang or
Gunung Raya is rewarded along the way by glimpses of exotic birds,
wild orchids and other tropical flora and fauna with beautifully
coloured butterflies catching your attention amongst the lush
greenery. |
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 Kampung Buku
Malaysia
Kampung Buku Malaysia in Langkawi is the first and only book
village in south-east asia. It is part of the international book
villages and book towns movement.it is located just 10 minutes from
the Langkawi international airport and 15 minutes from the ferry
terminal. Situated amidst a lush green forest at the foot of gunung
raya, the highest peak on the island, the book village provides
book lovers a tranquil setting to indulge in their hobby.
The various hoses in the village are stocked with a great variety
of new books on numerous topics and languages as well as
second-hand, rare and antiquarian books.
Visiting hours : 9.00am - 6.00pm daily
For further information, please contact tel no: 04-955 5568 |
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 Kuah Town
Kuah, the main town, is located on the south-eastern tip of Pulau
Langkawi. It is the take-off point to the neighbouring island by
ferry. The name 'Kuah' is a Malay word meaning 'gravy' and is
associated with an old legend of two battling giants who overturned
a gigantic pot of curry at the spot where the town now stands. Once
a rustic town with a few streets, present day Kuah is a thriving
centre of modern hotels and Shopping-cum-business complexes, but
without the over-crowding and bustle of modern cities. Kuah is a
duty free Shopping haven with a wide variety of goods sold at
attractive prices and its restaurants offer excellent culinary
delights, especially fresh seafood. |
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 Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman (On
the park)
This scenic park with its beautiful gardens of vivid local blooms,
plants and fruits trees provide a picturesque and fitting backdrop
for buildings showcasing Malaysia's rich cultural heritage. Within
the park, there are some fine examples of traditional Malaysian
handicraft and cultural objects.
Visiting hours : 8.00am - 11.00pm daily
Entrance fee : Adult - RM5.00
Child - RM2.50
For further information, please contact tel no : 04-966 4223 |
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 Laman Padi
Langkawi
Padi cultivation is the oldest agriculture industry in this
country. The history, heritage and development of this industry are
now displayed at the Laman Padi Langkawi, which also function as
the industry's information and knowledge dissemination centre.
Pantai Cenang,
Mukim Kedawang,
07000 Langkawi,
Kedah Darul Aman.
Tel : 04-955 4312
Fax : 04-955 1819 |
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 Langkawi Island
A group of 104 islands, Langkawi offers natural attractions
unsurpassed by any other region. Visitors looking for a tropical
islands holiday and a place far away from the maddening crowd can
find their haven in Langkawi. |
