Langkawi, Malaysia
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Penang is the name of an island in the Straits of Malacca, and also of one of the states of Malaysia, located on the north-west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite. The city Georgetown is the 2nd biggest city in Malaysia and traveller′s hub.

Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu is the state capital of Kelantan.The name means ‘new city’ or ‘new castle/fort’ in Bahasa Malaysia. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia. In 2005, it had an estimated population of 425,294, making it the largest town on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.It’s known for its colourful markets and the muslim culture.

Langkawi, Malaysia

Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are a part of Malaysia’s Kedah state, but are adjacent to the Thai border. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous Pulau Langkawi with a population of some 45,000. The island is a declared duty-free zone.

Excellent alternative online resources:

Wikipidia:Langkawi
Wikipidia:Langkawi
Virtual Tourist:Langkawi

Things to Do & See
Langkawi Cable Car
A daring cable car ride that takes you up to Gunung Macincang at 708 metres and offers spectactular views over the Island ... more
Pantai Cenang (Cenang Beach)
Stretch of wide beach on the west of the island with a high concentration of budget (and upper price) accommodation. It is a lively place also at night with various bars and restaurants. ... more
Pulau Payar
Island 1h south of Langkawi with the status of Marine Park. An area of island is set up for snorkeling and diving trip. ... more
Gunung Raya
highest peak on Langkawi (881m) with spectacular views over the island and even to Thailand when it is clear ... more
Tanjung Rhu Beach
wide and empty beach at the north of the island. home of the fancy Tanjung Rhu and Four Seasons resort and starting point of Mangrove River tours ... more
Kuah
The main town on Langkawi and the place you arrive per boat from Penang, Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis or from Thailand. ... more
Datai Beach
Langkawis most exclusiv beach in the north-west of the island. Home to the super-exclusiv Datai and Andaman Resorts ... more

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HOSTELS
Malibest Resort
Chalets, Langkawi
 nice Budget Resort on Cenang Beach, RM 100 - RM 230 (Chalets). They also have really lovely treetop chalets (RM180, RM230) but you need to book in advance to get them, on-site indian restaurant ... more
Kedawang Beach Inn
Chalets, Langkawi
 Friendly accommodation with guest kitchen on northern end of Tengah Beach (right south of Cenang Beach), RM70- RM110 ... more
Sandy Beach Resort
Hostel, Langkawi
 Chalets on both sides of the road on Cenang Beach, from RM90 ... more
AB Motel
Chalets, Langkawi
 Accommodation on Cenang Beach with Travel Agency and Bike Rental, RM50 - RM150 ... more
Best Star Resort
Hotel, Langkawi
 2-storey hotel and 6 Chalets on Cenang Beach ... more
Langgura Baron Resort
Hostel, Langkawi
 budget resort on Cenang Beach (RM120 - RM150) ... more
Langkapuri Beach Resort
Resort, Langkawi
 budget resort on Pantai Cenang (RM95 - RM160) ... more

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LINKS

Langkawi Links

Langkawi Canopy Adventures
Adventure Tour Operator
Langkawi on malaysiasite.nl
helpful information on Langkawi (activities, sights, transport etc.)
Best-Of-Langkawi.com
Langkawi Magazine
Langkawi-Insider.com
Tours and Activities
Langkawi Blog
written by a Langkawi local about tourism activities

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Travel Tips
Car Rental
When you arrive at Langkawi consider renting a car. Due to the island's duty free status you can get cars for as cheap as RM50 per day! There are a lot of places to discover with your own transport and being able to move around independently will definitely enhance your Langkawi experience.

By Tilo on March 18, 2008

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