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Most Beautiful Langkawi Beaches

June 8, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Langkawi is today the most popular summer destination in Malaysia. It is an archipelago off the western shores of Kedah, Malaysia near Thailand. Located in warm waters where Malacca Strait meets the Andaman Sea, the archipelago has a total of 104 islands, five of which are not officially counted as islands since they disappear during high tides. As a leading tropical island destination, the archipelago is primarily known worldwide for the inviting Langkawi beaches.

Langkawi Beaches — Cenang Beach in Langkawi – Malaysia

The archipelago’s official name is Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah. It is a treasured province of mainland Malaysia because of its pristine virgin beaches that are attracting hordes of tourists every year. Langkawi Island is the largest island in the archipelago. All the cool beaches are here, and a few of them are the following. …

Weather in Langkawi Can Be Absolutely Perfect

June 7, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

What kind of weather do you expect to have in a country located in the warm Andaman Sea and very near the equator? That’s right, warm and humid, and that’s exactly how you can describe the weather in Langkawi.

Weather in Langkawi — Perfect weather in Langkawi – Malaysia

Langkawi is a group of islands in Malaysia with spectacular beaches, mountains, waterfalls, and wildlife that are attracting people to come since the island was opened to international tourism in 1987. This is a relatively “young” tourist destination compared to nearby Phuket and Penang. It was not difficult getting international attention. Word-of-mouth has promoted Langkawi tourism for its pleasant natural resources, interesting culture, and inviting weather. …

Awe-Inspiring Underwater World in Langkawi

June 6, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The Island of Langkawi, 30 km off the shores of Kedah, Malaysia, is home to many rare and interesting animals, such as the Dusky Leaf Monkey, Slow Loris, and long-tailed giant rat, to mention a few. The island has lush rainforests that are teeming with all sorts of animal life, including probably still undiscovered species since there are packets of very thick virgin foliage. As though Langkawi is not satisfied with its native animals, it has even brought in a host of penguins, seals and anacondas to become part of the many animal attractions at the Underwater World.

Located at Cenang Beach, 25 km west of Kuah, Langkawi’s Underwater World is one of the biggest marine parks in Southeast Asia, competing with the best in the continent such as Ocean Aquarium Park in Shanghai, Underwater World Aquarium in Singapore, and Ocean Park in Manila.

The 34,700-sq-foot oceanarium opened on August 26, 1995 for the purpose of entertaining its visitors and educating them on the importance of conserving the Earth’s marine resources. Since it opened, hundreds of foreign and local tourists regularly visit Underwater World, making it one of the most visited attractions in the island. …

Seven Wells Waterfalls, a Majestic Natural Playground for All Ages

June 5, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

To many travelers who have gone to Langkawi and in many literatures written about Langkawi, the Seven Wells Waterfalls is synonymous with the island. Langkawi is now the most popular tourist destination in Malaysia and wherever there is a mention of Langkawi, Seven Wells is sure to follow.

Also known as the Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls in Malay, this considered the most popular waterfalls in the entire Langkawi archipelago. The rocks and slopes over which the waters cascade are beautifully crafted as though they were man-made. Mother Nature did some very good landscaping here. The rapidly flowing cool waters glide and pass through all seven pools as though they were being pumped and navigated by a wave machine. The stones and rocky surfaces have been smoothed by the waters through the centuries, so that visitors may ride with the current and slide from one pool to another as though the rocks were a playground slide for children. The seventh pool, the climax, is a 90 meters drop to a relaxing bath in the seventh pool below. The Seven Wells look even more inviting and picturesque, thanks to the surrounding lush foliage and sound of birds chirping. …

Mindboggling Legend Garden in Langkawi

June 4, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The island of Langkawi in Kedah, Malaysia is proud of its breathtaking natural sites, interesting mixture of cultures, and engaging myths and legends. Launched as a tropical paradise destination in 1987, it is now the leading vacation and tourism spot in Malaysia. Its popularity earned it the official name “Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah” in 2008, since the island is truly mystical. To pay homage to the island’s many legends, the Legend Garden was constructed in Kuah in 1996 to showcase the island’s myths and legends that are culturally and historically important to the islanders.

Based on an idea by former Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the RM-4-million worth Legend Garden was constructed on a sprawling 50-acre land of reclaimed area about 400 meters from the jetty port of Kuah Town, which is the busiest area in Langkawi. Also referred to as Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman or Langkawi Lagenda Park, the beautifully landscaped Garden has four lakes, a lagoon and beach. There are 17 colorful sculptures all over the open-air theme park, which include heroic giants, scary ogres, mythical birds, and beautiful princesses, each depicting a Langkawi folk story. Also, each of the sculptures has a signboard in English explaining the legend it represents. …

Langkawi Geopark, the First and Only One in Malaysia, and One of Only 30 in Asia

June 3, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Malaysia is known as a leading economy in Asia, and Kuala Lumpur, its capital city, as one of the top megacities in the region. In 1987, Malaysia catapulted Langkawi, one of its archipelagos, into the international tourism map, and today Malaysia is proud to have its first and only geopark recognized by UNESCO, the Langkawi Geopark.

In 1998, UNESCO launched its World Geopark program for the purpose of recognizing sites around the world that value earth science, and in 2007, the Langkawi Island was chosen as one of these sites. The objectives are to educate people on how science is helping to improve life in the planet, conduct geology-related research studies, highlight each member-nation’s unique culture, and promote and improve communication among member-nations. UNESCO hopes to identify 500 geoparks all over the globe and so far there are 30 in Asia: 24 in China, three in Japan, one in Korea, one in Vietnam, and, of course, one in Malaysia. …