🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Langkawi Cable Car
- ✓Sky Bridge
- ✓Cenang Beach
- ✓Underwater World
- ✓Eagle Square (Dataran Lang)
- ✓Kilim Karst Geoforest Park
- ✓Tanjung Rhu Beach
- ✓Mahsuri's Tomb & Museum
Also check attractions in other Malaysia cities:
Langkawi
Langkawi
A tropical island paradise in northwestern Malaysia, Langkawi is known as the 'Jewel of Kedah'. As a duty-free island with pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and legendary folklore, it's perfect for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts.
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Recommended Hotels in Langkawi
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★The Datai Langkawi
- ★Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
- ★The St. Regis Langkawi
- ★The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa
- ★Berjaya Langkawi Resort
- ★Vivanta Langkawi
- ★Casa del Mar Langkawi
🍜Restaurants & Food
•The Cliff Restaurant & Bar
$$$Seafood with ocean views
•Orkid Ria Seafood Restaurant
$$Fresh seafood, local Malay cuisine
•Red Tomato Garden Cafe
$$Western and Thai fusion
•Champor-Champor
$$$Thai-Malay fusion fine dining
•Nasi Dagang Atas
$Traditional Malay breakfast
•The Pavilion
$$$International buffet at Four Seasons
Also check restaurants in other Malaysia cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- •Pantai Cenang Shopping AreaShopping Street
Main shopping stretch with duty-free shops, boutiques, souvenir stores, and beach gear. Tax-free chocolates, alcohol, and tobacco.
- •Langkawi Fair Shopping MallShopping Mall
Largest mall with department stores, fashion brands, food court, and duty-free outlets.
- •Kuah Town ShoppingShopping District
Main town area with duty-free megastores (Coco Valley, Zon), local markets, and souvenir shops. Best prices for duty-free goods.
- •Atma Alam Batik Art VillageHandicraft Center
Traditional batik workshop and gallery. Watch artisans create batik and purchase authentic Malaysian textiles.
- •Langkawi Night Market (Pasar Malam)Night Market
Rotating night markets across the island each day of week. Local food, snacks, clothes, and handicrafts.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Rent a car or scooter for flexibility - public transport very limited
- • Visit cable car early morning for clearer views and smaller crowds
- • Duty-free benefits apply only if staying 48+ hours
- • Best sunset views from Pantai Cenang beach bars
- • Download offline maps - GPS signal can be weak in some areas
- • Island hopping tours book up fast - reserve day before
- • Bring reef-safe sunscreen - protecting marine environment
- • Night markets change location daily - check schedule
- • Monsoon season Nov-Feb brings rough seas and some attractions close
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
November - April (dry season), December - March (peak)
💰Daily Budget
$50-150/day
👥Popular With
Beach LoversHoneymoonersFamiliesNature EnthusiastsDuty-Free Shoppers
🗓️Recommended Stay
4-6 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+8 (MYT)
💬Local Language
Malay, English
💱Currency
MYR (Malaysian Ringgit)
📅Langkawi 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Beaches & Sunset
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Morning3h
🌿
Arrival & Pantai Cenang Beach
💡 Check into hotel. Relax at Pantai Cenang beach, try water sports (jet ski, parasailing). Lunch at beachfront restaurants.
☀️
Afternoon2h
📍
Underwater World Langkawi
💡 Visit aquarium to escape afternoon heat. Walk through underwater tunnel. Adjacent to Cenang beach.
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Evening3h
🍜
Cenang Beach Sunset & Night Market
💡 Watch sunset from beach bar (Scarborough, Babylon). Explore Pantai Cenang night market for local food and shopping.
💡Tips
- •Book cable car tickets online to skip ticket counter queues
- •Island hopping tours include lunch - bring sunscreen and towel
- •Rent vehicle for Day 2-3 to explore at your own pace
- •Duty-free purchases require 48-hour stay - keep boarding pass
- •Download Waze or Google Maps offline for navigation
- •Try local Nasi Dagang for breakfast - Langkawi specialty
- •Beach bars offer happy hour deals (4-7pm typically)
- •Some beaches have jellyfish warnings - check with locals
🌡️ Climate Information
Average Temperature
Summer:33°C
Winter:27°C
Best Season
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Rainy Season
May, Sep, Oct
Humidity
high
Tropical island climate. Dry season Nov-Apr best for beach activities. Monsoon season May and Sept-Oct brings rain and rough seas. Hot and humid year-round.
🌍 Local Culture & Customs
👋 Greetings
Handshake common. Respectful nod to elders.
👔 Dress Code
Beach casual acceptable. Cover up when leaving beach areas. Modest dress at mosques.
💵 Tipping
Not expected. Round up bills for good service.
✅ Etiquette
- •Remove shoes before entering homes and prayer rooms
- •Ask permission before photographing locals
- •Use right hand for giving/receiving
- •Respect Islamic culture - many locals Muslim
❌ Taboos
- •Public displays of affection
- •Pointing with index finger
- •Touching heads
- •Alcohol consumption visible to locals (drink discreetly)
💬 Useful Phrases
Terima kasih
Tuh-ree-mah kah-see
→ Thank you
Berapa harga?
Buh-rah-pah har-gah
→ How much?
Ada diskaun?
Ah-dah dis-kown
→ Any discount?
🚨 Emergency Contacts
👮 Police999
🚑 Ambulance999
🚒 Fire Department994
🛡️ Tourist Police04-966-7789
🏛️ Japanese Consulate
Embassy of Japan in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
📞+60-3-2177-2600
Address:11 Persiaran Stonor, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Hours:8:30-12:30, 14:00-16:30
🏥 Hospitals
Langkawi Hospital
📞 +60-4-966-5333English Support
KPJ Langkawi Specialist Hospital
📞 +60-4-959-5999English Support
※ Don't hesitate to call in case of emergency