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For an island that is largely known for it’s unspoilt beaches and relaxation opportunities, there certainly is a lot to see in Langkawi. While there may not be much in the way of bustling cities, Langkawi offers one or two bustling little shopping towns as well as many places to enjoy natural beauty.

Above - Langkawi Offers Some Of The Best Beaches In Malaysia, And Possibly The World

Here are the main things to check out:

Pantai Cenang Beach – While the picture perfect beaches that are home to some of the five star resorts in Langkawi may be the one’s you see in brochures, it’s the beach in Cenang that plays host to the majority. Here in Pantai Cenang there are numerous places to stay and to eat, it’s the most visited public beach in Langkawi. It’s along the Pantai Cenang region that the interesting aquarium (Underwater World) is based, and is well worth a trip to see some of the marine life to be found in the seas & oceans in South East Asia.

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Near by to underwater world, the Zon Duty Free Shop houses a huge selection of tax free merchandise – you’ll not only find the usual handicrafts and keepsakes, but more sophisticated articles of clothing and more. It’s worth a visit.

Pantai Cenang is also where you’ll find the largest grouping of establishments offering spa treatments and massages. Typically, these vary in style and substance, and while they are certainly cheaper than most of the five star spa offerings, they are nowhere near as luxurious.

Of these, “Thai Spa” is one of the most popular, with basic treatments starting for as little as 40RM – the establishment offers a free pick up service from your hotel (ideal if you’re staying at one of the five star offerings where spa treatments can set you back 300RM and more).

Seven Wells Waterfalls – Hidden within a rainforest it’s a short but steep hike to get to the Seven Wells Waterfalls. Here you can bathe in the clear waters at the base of the falls – be wary as some of the monkeys here can be quite cheeky. Superb vistas and opportunity for photographs are available here.

Above - The Short Hike To Seven Wells Waterfall Is Worth It

Kuah – This is the capital of Langkawi and here you’ll find many duty free shops as well as the majority of the banks and money changers in Langkawi. There are also a sprinkling of hotels here, as well as a couple of monuments and places to visit.

The impressive Golden Eagle sits at the very edge of the Kuah Port and also in Kuah is the cultural theme park of Lagenda Langkawi – a well laid out garden that recreates the most famous legends of Langkawi.

Also located at the port is the Jid Al-Hana, a huge building with a golden dome and the Bird Paradise where you can see over a hundred species of local bird life.

If you’re staying at one of the more upscale resorts and are put off by the high prices of tours and day-trips, you can get something of a bargain by booking at one of the tour agencies in Kuah. Similarly, you can find comparatively cheap car hire companies in Kuah.

Langkawi Cable Car – The cable car really is a must-see, and possibly offers the best views to be found in Langkawi (and possibly even Malaysia). A cable car takes you to the mountain top and there are various vista points to click photographs. The mountain itself is called Gunung Mat Chinchang, and at the top you can enjoy some snacks and drinks at the snack shop. Many of the views are labelled so you know exactly what you’re looking out over.

Above - Stunning Views Over Langkawi Atop The Langkawi Cable Car Vista Point

Interestingly, the Langkawi cable car has the longest suspension in the world between two cable car stations, and the distance from the bottom to the top is over 2km. The steepness of angle can be as high as 42 degrees incline – and the highest point that tourists can get to is an impressive 705 metres. The total time taken to get from the base to the very top is around 20 minutes, and aside from the lush uninterrupted jungle (all you see down is thick jungle – no roads at all), and the Seven Wells Waterfall is also visible from here. Certain islands belonging to Thailand can also be seen from the viewing points – these are marked clearly for tourists from the vista points (of which there are two).

It’s commonly touted that the temperature at the very top of the cable car is notably cooler (by about 5 degrees) than at the bottom – so you may wish to take along a sweater if you get cold easily. At the top there is a small snack shack where you can enjoy some basic drinks and sweet/savoury snacks.

Once you finish the cable car experience you can explore the Oriental Village which is a neat mini-town consisting of several quaint souvenir stalls, restaurants and general shops.

Visit Langkawi’s Best Beaches – It’s unthinkable to visit Langkawi without dropping in to some of the islands most picture perfect beaches. Here are some of the best beaches you’ll want to stroll along while you visit the island:

Datai Beach – The islands most terrific beach is here, though Datai bay is occupied by the five star hotels The Andaman and Datai so you may need to visit the hotels beach club for a snack to get a glimpse of it.

Pantai Pasir Tengkorak – A really secluded beach that is ideal for swimmers.

Pantai Kok - Superb beach area, as good a public swimming place as anywhere on the island

Dayang Bunting Lake – Also known as the Lake Of The Pregnant Maiden, this is an ideal lake for swimming or enjoying some watersports. The water is extremely clear.

Galeria Perdana – This house contains a large collection of awards given to the ex prime minister (Dr Mahathir Mohamed).

Gunung Raya – Langkawi’s highest hill point, it takes a bit of a trek to get to the very top but the spectacular scenic views of the island when you get there makes it worthwhile.

Lagenda Park – This extensive garden area displays the various legends and folklore of Langkawi.

Kota Mahsuri – The tomb of the maiden (Mashuri) is the attraction here. She is one of the many legends of Langkawi and is remembered because she was sentenced to death here for committing adultery (a crime of which she was innocent).

Kota Mahsuri – The tomb of the maiden (Mashuri) is the a

Crocodile Adventureland – Situated within Teluk Datai, Crocodile Adventureland enables you to see live shows including crocodile stunts as well as feeding. Teluk Datai is also the region where the five star resorts of Andaman and Datai are situated, and it’s within this area that you’ll find the Temurun Waterfall.

Pantai Kok – Most famously known for the Langkawi cable car experience, Pantai Kok also houses the Telaga Harbour Park where you can sit alongside a waterside café amidst a sea of yatchs.