Langkawi Accommodation & Holidays Guide

Malaysia, Southeast Asia

langkawi holiday and accomodation guide

With its sandy beaches, jungle hills and scenic paddy fields, Langkawi is the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by. Located in the Anadaman sea, this idyllic beach paradise is one of Malaysia's best known and most visited holiday destinations. From frolicking in the warm tropical waters to learning the wax-resist dyeing technique used to make traditional batik cloths, there is something to suit both the pure vacationers and those who like a little activity mixed in with their relaxation.

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A trip to Langkawi wouldn't be complete without a day spent under the sun at one of its many beaches. Take a tour through one of the many mangroves in the area. Teeming with local wildlife, these treks are a great way to spend the day exploring Langkawi's natural environment. Jungle trekking in the inland rainforests is also an opportunity to catch a glimpse of interesting animals like the walking fish. With its beautiful expanse of supposedly "magical" waters, islands like Pregnant Maiden Lake are popular locations on one of the many speedboat island hopping tours. islands like Pregnant Maiden Lake, which is a beautiful expanse of supposedly "magical" waters.

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While made up of 99 islands, Pulau Langkawi contains the majority of Langkawi's hotels and sites of interest. Beaches on the island include the ever popular Pantai Cenang with its beachfront restaurants and white-sand beaches. Dantai Bay is home to some of the most expensive resorts, while Pantai Tengah just south is a much quieter location popular with families and older tourists. For a change of scenery, visit Pantai Pasir Hitam's sandy shores, tinted an ash black by the region's rich iron ore deposits.

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