First, sit back and watch our exclusive video on the splendours of this beautiful island:

Langkawi is an island in the state of Kedah and it is this green and tropical island that countless travelers to Malaysia flock to year after year. If Kuala Lumpur is famous for it’s wonderful city atmosphere, superb shop-till-you-drop malls and a never-ending, vibrant nightlife…it’s all very different in Langkawi, which is known more for its stunning beaches, tropical rain forest and five-star, laid back relaxation.

One of the many beautiful stretches of beach in Langkawi island

Visitors to Langkawi often come to be pampered, to laze among the many world class beaches the island offers and to enjoy the rich Malay food and hospitality that are synonymous with practically all the Langkawi hotel resorts. If you come here for a holiday, chances are you won’t want to leave.

A hotel amidst the rainforest in Langkawi

You might get a special visitor outside your bedroom! Don't worry, they're harmless and would never enter your room.

Because Langkawi is an island that is separate from Kuala Lumpur and the rest of Peninsular Malaysia, most holiday makers to Langkawi tend to fly in, mostly from Kuala Lumpur. Aside from unspoilt beaches and jungle (some of which merges together quite spectacularly), Langkawi is also known for being a duty free island.

Langkawi duty free zone

This means that if you’re staying here, you’ll be able to pick up a wonderful bargain or two quite cheaply – in fact, if you’re doing both Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi, you’re well advised to do the bulk of your shopping in Langkawi as the same souvenir & craft products are available for up to 50% less.

International Fashion Zone, Langkawi Island, Malaysia

There are a couple of towns that most tourists visit during their stay in Langkawi – Kuah (the island capital) and Pantai Cenang (a bustling town with tiny markets and stalls sprawling as far as the eye can see).

Kuah town, Langkawi

The Eagle, Symbol of Langkawi

View from the pier near the Eagle, Langkawi

Most facilities such as money changers and banks tend to be located in Kuah, though aside from the Golden Eagle there is not too much to interest the visitor to Malaysia here. But the most attractive feature of Langkawi is certainly its remarkable beauty and nature, which is what draws the throngs of tourists to Langkawi year after year.

Top Ten Langkawi Experiences

- Stay at one of the glorious five star Malaysia hotel resorts such as the Andaman or the Datai and be treated like a celebrity.

Above - Stay In Style At One Of The Many Five Star Hotels In Langkawi

The luxurious Andaman Hotel, Langkawi island, Malaysia

Luxury at its finest in Andaman

- Catch some breathtaking scenery from the summit of the Langkawi Cable Car experience.

Cable Car View, Langkawi

Cable Car in Langkawi island, Malaysia

- Pamper yourself in one of the many five-star spa experiences at one of the many stunning spas situated within the island.

- Study Malaysian life first hand as you stroll through the towns of Kuah and Pantai Cenang, watching the locals barter in the night markets and picking up a bargain or two for yourself.

- Stop off for a cocktail and a relaxing meal at Telaga Harbour Park.

Above - Stop Off For Lunch & A Cocktail At The Pleasant Harbour Park

- Enjoy an island hopping trip and experience the variety and culture of Malay life.

Island hopping motorboat

- Take a Mangrove Tour and immerse yourself inside ancient jungles and rivers – walk into the Cave Of Bats and Crocodile Cave.

Bats in Cave, Langkawi island Malaysia

- Watch the Crocodile Show and see these magnificent creatures feeding.

- Check out some of the wonderful sea creatures to be found in South East Asia by visiting the Aquarium at Pantai Cenang.

Watch fascinating sea birds like the flamingo…

…and the Mandarin Duck

Or you can try feeding the sea turtles!

- Laze at one of the many stunning beaches to be found anywhere along Langkawi.

You also need to know about how to travel around this wonderful island.  Read about this at my page, Langkawi - Getting Around the Island.

Whether you’re a sophisticated traveler or you just want to backpack your way into paradise, you’ll certainly find what you’re looking for in Langkawi. It is the ultimate South East Asia paradise experience!