Langkawi has quiet beaches, mangrove kayaking, island hopping, the SkyBridge and the Dark Sky Reserve for stargazing. It is a relaxed, duty-free destination best from December to April.
Good to know
- Rent a car or scooter to explore the island's beaches and sights.
- Duty-free alcohol and chocolates make good gifts.
- Monsoon season (Sept to Nov) can mean choppy seas.
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Tour of small islands, freshwater lakes and snorkeling coves.
Duty-free shopping and the giant eagle statue.
Grilled fish and crab at an open-air waterfront restaurant.
Watch batik being painted and shop for local crafts.
Lively beach with bars, water sports and sunsets.
Aquarium with tunnels and penguin exhibits, ideal on rainy days.
Steep cable car to a curved suspension bridge above the rainforest.
Boat through limestone karst and mangroves, with eagle feeding and bat caves.
Natural rock pools and a short hike to a waterfall.
Langkawi is a UNESCO Geopark and Dark Sky reserve; join a guided night.
Shops, a 3D art museum and activities at the cable car base.
Quiet white sand and views of limestone islets.