Getaway to Langkawi Island
As one of the top attractions, Langkawi Island is definitely on my must-visit place in Malaysia.
So do I love Langkawi? Well, to be honest – not really.
Anyway, if you’ve been following me on Twitter, you would definitely know I was there just recently. Thanks to my friends for organizing it. I kinda tagged along.
And it was my first time on an AirAsia flight! The experience – what you pay is what you get lah.
Upon reaching Langkawi International Airport, you’ll be greeted with lots of car rental counters. The advice I got is not to accept the first few offers – you gotta keep bargaining and skip counters.
Then, visitors will be given a stack of brochures and maps, for free.
Anyway, one of the guys got this 11-seater van at RM250 for 3 days. With 10 of us on board, every one pays RM25 – that’s not including petrol though.
One of the places we visited is the Oriental Village. It’s the home to the Langkawi Cable Car, probably the best attraction in Langkawi and I told myself I must go there!
You’ll need to walk through the “village” in order to get to the cable car station.
To be honest, there’s nothing so “oriental” about Oriental Village. More of a tiny town with modern buildings.
Unfortunately on that day, the cable car station was closed due to maintenance. It definitely sucks not to be able to experience that!
Never mind, I’ll visit again one day.
Next stop is the Langkawi Crocodile Farm. Based on the Langkawi websites, the must-see during a visit is the crocodile feeding session.
It’s RM10 per entry and fortunately enough, it was feeding time when we just got there.
And this is how the feeder feeds the huge crocodiles…
Thoughts ran through our minds wondering whether the hungry crocodiles will eat that dude if he doesn’t give them enough food.
But once the food is finished, the guy blew his whistle and the crocodiles moved away from the guy. It’s like they understood “No more food!”.
Amazing huh? But it’s surely because the crocodiles were brought up with such a method.
Other than that, the Crocodile Farm didn’t generate much interest from us. Walked around and left to another destination.
We headed to Pantai Cenang area. It doesn’t have many sightseeing attractions but the Langkawi Underwater World is located there.
It’s where most of the cheaper hotels and motels are located.
And every accommodation claiming themselves as the best.
Really best or not, I don’t know because we stayed at Berjaya Langkawi Resort, which is located at the very west of the island.
The Cenang beach, or also known as Pantai Cenang, is worth visiting. There are lots of beach-side restaurants and water-sports operators everywhere.
Over there, parasialing is one the activities available and it was my first time experiencing it! It was super awesome when you get to see stunning aerial view!
Too bad I didn’t bring my camera along when I was up in the sky.
Anyway, another well-known destination is Kuah town. Kuah is more of a commercial center and shopping zone where you can get alcoholic drinks and chocolates with duty tax free.
A can of Carlsberg beer is just RM1.60 when it’s about RM6.00 at stores near you.
And various choices of alcoholic liquors at cheaper prices – cheaper than the price at KLIA I think.
If you’re not a fan of alcoholic beverages, you can always opt for chocolates.
And since it’s usually hot in Langkawi, it’s better to keep your chocs cool or else it will melt.
The most famous landmark at Kuah is undoubtedly the eagle statue at the Eagle Square, or locally known as Dataran Helang.
Nothing much to do there – just look at boats, admire the sea surrounding the statue and take photos.
Stare and be amazed by the huge eagle statue, which is a symbol of Langkawi.
And it makes you wanna fly…
Look, I’m flying! Woohoo!
Anyway, more Langkawi updates to come! Stay tuned! =)
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lol ken, last picture you look so cute… haha
I’ve been to langkawi too much, but truth been told, I’ve never been to the crocodile park – never been interested.
Next time in Langkawi, I seriously suggest you take the cable car. And don’t forget your camera! Oh, and take the boat cruise to Dayang Bunting, and other Islands. It would be worth your $$$
Ooooo….i miss Langkawi :-)
Me, too. Last visit was in Dec, 2007. Miss the duty-free booze, chocolates, cheap cashew nuts and of course, the gorgeous scenery. Nice food, too.
last time i went to langkawi in year 1997 i think..all got change now…
Oh yeah, your posts on Langkawi might make my decision-making more easier Ken. I’m gonna be in Penang sometimes soon and I’m still considering if it’s worth to take a little bit of detour to Langkawi. Looking forward to your next updates. Thanks. :-)
Langkawi changed so much from the last time i went. Cheap la the van rental RM250 for 3 days.
Did you try the Carlsberg there? I have tried before but not nice. Taste flat. Friends said must be fake one or something
I like to go Langkawi because of the super cheap alcoholic liquors and chocolates selling there! Woots!
Langkawi is all for alcohol only swt.
Thanks for showing us around bro. :D I wanna go there too one day.
Langkawi! Nice place and love the pictures especially the one taken at the beach, very mesmerizing. Ken on holiday already! Keep them coming!
It’s a bird, it’s a plane.
No!
It’s Bro Ken!
=))
you’re really flying ken :p
Gee! Price of beer has increased. Used to be around RM1.00. Hmmmm…waiting for photos of you running around on the beach in your red speedos…. @.@
mmm, got your friends organized for you, should not be complaining much then :P
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my goodness.. the crocs are really fed that way? so dangerous.. ! it has been more than 10 years since my last visit to langkawi..
that last picture makes me wanna say “LangkaWHEEEE!” hehehe
Besarnya buaya langkawi~
The only thing I remember well about Langkawi is the cable car ride! Too bad you didn’t get to ride it. Must try it again next time :)
I WANT CHOCOLATES!!!
Duty Free Beer… got slightly lacking like duty free cigarettes?
ken!! i used to live in kuah when i was little and i lived opposite a beach. back then, langkawi was still heaven. i should blog about this =)
thanks Ken.. will look forward for more stories from u.. I’m planning to go there this Dec.. :)
Tak suka langkawi pun banyak gambo?? Heheh..
great photos!!
Nice man….especially the stroy abt the crocs!!!
The beer is soooo cheap..
its actually Dataran Lang. Anyway, welcome to Langkawi eventhough it’s past already =P
wow those crocs
I was in Langkawi with bunch of my friends last year! Langkawi is really a place to hook out with alcohol and friends! hahaha..Same as you! the Cable Car was under maintanance..only available the next day i visited.
I’m going to langkawi soon too~~~~ gv me an idea wat to expect~~ teehee~
lama dni tak ketaman buaya… macam teruja pula tengok buaya kat dalam gambar tu ^___^
bestnya langkawi… banyak coklat! nyummm ;)
langkawi – eagle statue….
so if you went to kuching sarawak….don’t forget to take pic with the kitten statue……and act so cute and adorable….hehehe
my first n last at langkawi was in 1992…omg i need a getaway to langkawi too..
:D wow holidays! argh i wan holidays tooo :(
Wah pang, the beer so cheap!!!
thanks for sharing!!! gosh i hope to visit Langkawai too!! never been there before. =X
btw nuff u!
have a nice day :D
langkawi is great. but the sun is just too hot, and we would get tanned easily
Nice jump Ken :)
wah, the crocodiles very obedient one hah, listen to the man very well, i thought when the man whistle to them, they will eat the man as well as there’s not enough food for them.. haha
yaaa i like langkawi too been there a few times and still feel like going back :)
Drink alcoholic drinks ‘gao gao’ ya!
Once my friend told me, she didn’t even drink a drop of plain water but alcoholic drinks during her trip to Langkawi.
I love langkawi! and I have been there quite a few times d… since kuala kedah is just 10 mins drive from my house… :D
I thought the baby eagle is going to fly off.
is parasailing expensive?
Your first AirAsia flight? R u kidding me??? Hahahaha… Apparently not everyone has flown, then…
Parasailing looks awesome man. RM60 doesn’t seem too expensive actually. I think it would cost more if you did it overseas. Glad you had a good trip though =)
I went parasailing in pataya once and it was only about RM25 but they only take you for one short round.. =(
woahhh im working in langkawi lahhhh ken!! i didnt know u came!! :P