Pulau Perhentian ( Perhentian Island)

PerHentian Island

The Perhentian Islands are two islands named Pulau Perhentian Kecil (Small Perhentian Island) andPulau Perhentian Besar (Large Perhentian Island). The Malay name Perhentian is translated as “place to stop” and this is exactly what these two islands were for traders travelling between Malaysia and Bangkok in years gone by. These islands are still a gorgeous place to stop and rest today, albeit for tourists disconnecting from the stress and routine of everyday life and not for weary seafaring traders. Pulau Perhentian consists of 2 main islands which are located about 25km away from the town of Kuala Besut. The smaller island is known as Perhentian Kecil and bigger one is called Perhentian Besar. If you are not familiar with Bahasa Malaysia, "Kecil" means small and "Besar" means big. Unlike the bigger and more developed islands of Pangkor or Langkawi , these 2 islands are still seeing a slower pace of development where there are no roads or airport facilities.

Accessibility to the islands and getting from one part of the island to another is by ferry or boat. Electricity is generated by using the local generators located on the island itself. There isn't any 5 Star Resort accommodation on these two islands.
If you are looking for a place to snorkel, scuba diving, swimming or just spending some time away from the routine of everyday life, these beautiful islands are worth considering visiting. Due to the North-Easterly Monsoon season, most resorts are opened only from February to October. The best months to go are between June to August.
The island status as part of Pulau Redang National Marine Park means that most of the marine life are still intact until today. You will have to pay a token sum of RM5/adult and RM2.50/child as conservation fees to enter the islands. Take note that fishing, littering, collecting of corals or polluting the environment are strictly prohibited here.





Snorkelling & Scuba Diving At Pulau Perhentian

Snorkelling and scuba diving are the two most popular activities that you can do here. You can rent snorkelling equipments such as mask, snorkel and fins from the resorts nearby for a fee of about RM30 per set/day. The crystal clear sea water will enable you to see the marine life with visibility up to 40m in a clear and calm day. Enjoy looking at the turtles, sharks, colourful fishes and hundreds of other marine life as you snorkel on the various locations of the islands.


 Perhentian Kecil Island
The Kampung Pasir Hantu village is located on this island where you will be able to see some wooden houses, a school, a clinic, a mosque and a police station.
The Pasir Panjang beach which is located at the east of the island is one of the better beaches around here. You will be able to see long stretch of white sandy beach and crystal-clear water. As this is the main beach around, there are many activities here.
The resorts located here are cheaper compared to Perhentian Besar, hence this is the place to stay if you are in your youth or tight on budget. Prices foraccommodation ranges from RM20 to RM200 per night.



Pulau Perhentian Besar
Teluk Pauh at the North West of the island is a beautiful half-moon bay beach. Snorkel here and notice the turtles, sharks and other marine life. After your snorkelling, take a rest at the beautiful stretch of white sandy beach. Shark Point and Tanjung Basi are two other good places to do your snorkelling. Teluk Dalam is located at the South of the island and is a big curved bay with sandy beach. There are casuarinas tree along the beach though most of the corals have been damaged.
Most of the resorts are concentrated on the west coast of the island. As such, taking a boat to a less crowded beach is a good idea if you prefer to spend some private moments on your own.
The resorts on this island is of higher standard than Perhentian Kecil, hence staying here with your family is a better choice. Prices for accommodation ranges from RM50 to RM350 per night.

Best Time To Visit
Between March and October. Take note that most resorts are closed during the North-east Monsoon, which blows from November to February.

By Air
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) fly direct to Kota Bharu or Kuala Terengganu Airport. Get a taxi or bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut (boat jetty). Distance is approximate 60km. And from Kuala Terengganu Airport to Kuala Besut jetty is approximately 100km away.


By Public Transport
From Kuala Lumpur, take a bus from Hentian Putra Bus Station to the town of Jerteh. From here you can either take a taxi or bus to Kuala Besut Jetty which is approximately 15km away.
note: Some bus companies travel direct from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu where you have to take a taxi to Kuala Besut jetty.




Hotel/Resort Accommodation

Shari-La Island Resort (99 rooms) 3 stars rating
Location: Beachfront
Address: Perhantian Island, Terengganu, Malaysia

Shari-La Island Resort is a tropical island idyll on Pulau Perhentian Kecil, one of the Perhentian Islands located 21KM off the North East coast of Peninsula Malaysia.

Shari-La Island Resort is situated on one of the famous beaches on the islands. An above-average resort judging from the price. Location is very strategic, near the beautiful beach of Teluk Aur, which to our guest is the best beach on the island. The chalets are cleverly built between natural vegetation and blends well with the surroundings. There is a good patch of coral garden right in front of the resort.

Development here is still generally low-key with most accommodation consisting of low-rise chalets and bungalows. The island therefore retains much of their original forest cover and within the resort itself it is possible to see monitor lizards, spectacled languor monkeys and flying squirrels.

The surrounding crystal clear waters of the South China Sea are home to an abundance of coral and marine life including green and hawksbill turtles, moray ells, beaches combined with a very relaxed atmosphere make this a mecca for scuba divers, snorkellers and those just wanting somewhere "to get away from it all". 


The charge rate is around from RM107-RM469 per night/room for normal season

Boat Schedule The resort reserves the right to reschedule the timing due to sea, weather & tide conditions  Return Boat Fare: RM80 per adult, RM40 per child
Kuala Besut Jetty to Perhentian Island	Perhentian Island to Kuala Besut Jetty
8.00am, 12.00pm, 4.00pm	7.00am, 11.00am, 3.00pm

Perhentian Island Resort ( 106 rooms) 3 stars rating
Location: Beachfront
Address: Pulau Perhentian Besar, Daerah Besut, 22200 Besut, Terengganu


Perhentian Island Resort is an ideal beach resort for a leasurely family vacation. Surrounded by lush greenery, facing white sandy beaches and a warm blue sea, Perhentian Island is a paradise not to be missed. Perhentian Island, or Pulau Perhentian as the locals call it, is well known as a marine paradise and forms a part of the National Marine Park of Malaysia.

In the surrounding areas of Perhentian Islan Resort, a family on vacation will find many things to see and do. Take a jungle trek up the hills under a canopy of large trees, and you might see wild magpies, giant fruit bats or the Nicobar pigeon. Pulau perhentian lies along the flight path of this migratory bird. You might also see the harmless monitor lizard or even a mousedeer or two.

More than just a resort on the Perhentian Island, with lush forest backdrop and beautiful coral reefs right in front of the resort, you will be surrounded by beauty in every direction. Whether you are looking for a perfect dive resort, or weekend beach escape, Perhentian Island Resort is a perfect gateway for business and pleasure. 


The charge rate is around from RM145-RM470 per night/room for normal season

Boat Schedule The resort reserves the right to reschedule the timing due to sea, weather & tide conditions  Return Boat Fare: RM80 per adult, RM40 per child
Kuala Besut Jetty to Perhentian Island	Perhentian Island to Kuala Besut Jetty
8.00am, 12.00pm, 4.00pm	7.00am, 11.00am, 3.00pm

The budget is estimated will be around from RM 335 (without snorkeling)-RM 1020 (including diving and snorkeling) per pax.

Pulau Redang ( Redang Island)

Pulau Redang ( Redang Island)

Redang Island, locally known as Pulau Redang or just "Redang" is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Malaysia. It is one of nine islands, which form a marine park, and which offer snorkeling and diving opportunities. Access is from Merang or Kuala Terengganu on boats operated by the resorts; there is also a small airport with services operated by Berjaya Air from Singapore(Seletar Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport).

The island is also an important conservation site for sea turtles. Previously, the indiscriminate economic exploitation of turtle eggs had caused fewer turtles returning to nest on the island. This has led the Terengganu state government to set up the Koperasi Setiajaya Pulau Redang in 1989, a cooperative aiming to develop and manage socio-economic programmes that could improve the livelihood of Pulau Redang locals without endangering its natural resources.

The waters around Pulau Redang also contain two historic shipwrecks: HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse. The ships were sunk here at the start of World War II, setting the stage for the Japanese occupation of Malaya.

The Pulau Redang archipelago comprises Pulau Redang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Paku Besar, Pulau Paku Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Besar, Pulau Ekor Tebu, Pulau Ling and Pulau Pinang. Pulau Redang is the biggest of all the islands in the Marine Park, measuring about 7 km long and 6 km wide. Its highest peak is Bukit Besar at 359 metres above sea level. The boundary of the Pulau Redang Marine Park is established by a line linking all points 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) from the shores of Pulau Redang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Ekor Tebu and Pulau Pinang. The other nearby islands of Pulau Perhentian Besar, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Pulau Lang Tengah, Pulau Kapas and Pulau Susu Dara are also gazetted and protected as Marine Parks. Today, only the bigger islands like Redang, Lang Tengah, Perhentian and Kapas have resort facilities for visitors. The management of Marine Parks primarily involves protection of the sensitive marine and terrestrial ecosystems by controlling the impact from human activities. These include waste & pollution management and conservation of coral reefs and terrestrial habitats.

The 2000 film, Summer Holiday was filmed on the Laguna Redang resort, and a replica of the tea house now serves as the resort's gift shop.

Best time to visit:

Between March and October. Take note that most resorts are closed during the North-east Monsoon, which blows from November to February.

How To Get There

Begin your island-hopping adventure by catching a boat at any of the jetties in Kuala Terengganu and Merang. Travelling time to Redang is one hour from Kuala Terengganu and 50 minutes from Merang.
By Air :
Both the national carrier, Malaysia Airlines, and the budget carrier, AirAsia, fly directly to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur twice daily. The flight takes about 45 minutes.

By Road :
Express buses and outstation taxis offer regular services from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu. The trip takes about 7 hours.

Hotel/Resort Accommodation:

Laguna Redang Island Resort ( 122 rooms) 4 stars rating

Location: Beachfront
Address: Pasir Panjang, Redang Island

Designed as a modern interpretation of traditional Malay architecture, the low-rise resort blends harmoniously with the environment, making it one of the loveliest resorts in the island.

With a magnificent shoreline studded with fine white sand, bathed by a clear blue sea and set against a background of green hills, Laguna Redang Island Resort is possibly the island's loveliest resort.

Adding to the wonder of it all is the low-rise resort that was designed as a modern interpretation of traditional Malay architecture to be in total harmony with its nature surroundings.

The tranquil living style of Redang embraces the resort with a relaxing ambiance. Laguna Redang Island Resort offers a fine choice of 222 rooms, comprising Standard Rooms, Deluxe Garden Room, Deluxe Pool Rooms, Deluxe Sea Rooms, Premier Sea Room & Laguna Suites.

Each room is spacious with timber striped floor and individual balcony to take advantage of the South China Sea breeze and a choice of enchanting garden, rain forest, sea or pool.

The charge rate normally from RM 600- RM 1350 per night/room ; Surcharge of RM 50 per night/room will be charged on July, Aug, Sept. 

Boot service schedule: Merang Jetty to Laguna Redang Island Resort ( 9.30am & 12.30pm)

                                   Laguna Redang Island Resort to Merang Jetty ( 9.00am & 12.00pm)

Fee: Adult: RM95/Return

       Child: RM48/ Return

Coral Redang Island Resort ( 40 rooms) 4 stars rating

Location: Beachfront

Coral Redang has a range of 40 detached, semi-detached chalets and standard rooms to choose from. Each chalet or room has air conditioning, fan and hot water heater. The MATAHARI Restaurant has a super sea view and offers a selection of local, continental and BBQ on special days.

Chicak Poolside Bar has range of exciting cocktails and drinks to keep you refreshed and happy as you soak up the sun and laze around the pool.
A fully equipped Diveshop with qualified instructors and dive masters who can arrange fun diving and snorkeling trips. There are also a number of sea kayaks to rent.

The charge rate normally from RM 274- RM 592 per night/room 

Boot service schedule: Shahbandar Jetty to Coral Redang Island Resort ( 9.00am, 10.30pm & 3.00pm)

                                  Coral Redang Island Resort to Shahbandar Jetty ( 7.00am, 11.00am,& 1.00pm)

Fee: Adult: RM110/Return

       Child: RM60/ Return

Berjaya Redang Beach Resort ( 273 rooms) 4 stars rating

Location: Beachfront

It is located off the coast of Terengganu, situated in the archipelago of islands touted as Malaysia's premier Marine Park in the calm waters of Teluk Dalam, lies Berjaya Redang Beach Resort, a place where the sun, sea and sands combine to create a tropical haven.

Berjaya Redang Beach Resort boasts 273 tastefully furnished rooms and suites with ensuite bathrooms in typical Malaysian-style chalets. All rooms are comfortably furnished and fully equipped with modern amenities.

The Superior Room are double storey Malaysian styled timber framed long house with garden views. The Deluxe Chalets are also double storey Malaysian styled timber framed with total of 4 rooms in one chalet, and the Sea facing category overlooks the beautiful panoramic ocean. 

The charge rate normally from RM 655- RM 1672 per night/room ; Surcharge of RM120 per night/room will be charged on July, Aug, Sept. 

Boot service schedule: Shahbandar Jetty to Berjaya Redang Beach Resort (10.30pm-12.00pm) ( 1500hrs-1630hrs)
                                                                                                         

Berjaya Redang Beach Resort to Shahbandar Jetty         ( 7.00am-8.30am) (1300hrs-1430hrs)

Fee: Adult: RM110/Return

       Child: RM60/ Return

* This is the most famous and first choice of foreign and local tourists

The budget for travelling to Pulau redang is estimated around from RM 345 up to RM 1185 per pax (only available for 3days 2 nights). The factor of price difference are mainly from star rating of resorts, type of entertainment and etc.

Pangkor Island

Pulau Pangkor Destination Guide

Overview
Across the Manjung Straits opposite Lumut is a bustling fishing village on Pulau Pangkor, the largest of nine islands in a small group of islands. The name Pangkor might have originated from the Thai word Pang Ko meaning 'beautiful island'.

However, others believe it might have been named after Pang Kui, a legendary Chinese adventurer said to have lent his skills in seamanship to bands of pirates this island once sheltered.

Pangkor, with its quaint mix of fishing settlements and resorts, is a fascinating holiday destination. It presents the visitor the rare chance to live near fishermen and observe their lifestyle, or to simply enjoy the fine beaches and resort amenities.

The fishermen live in scattered settlements on the eastern side, facing the town of Lumut and Teluk Batik. Visitors get a chance to see some of them on the 40-minute ferry ride from Lumut as the ferry stops at the main settlements of Sungai Pinang Kecil and Sungai Pinang Besar before landing at Pangkor Town.

Pangkor's two popular beach areas of Pasir Bogak and Teluk Nipah offer sun and sea enthusiasts activities like scuba diving, Snorkeling, wind-surfing and fishing. While Pasir Bogak is quite developed, Teluk Nipah still retains its kampung, or village, atmosphere.

The island has accommodations to suit every budget and visitors can hire vans and motorbikes for island sightseeing. Food is available in most locations around the island and there are some good seafood restaurants in Pangkor Town itself.
How to get there 
By Road
Access by road via the North - South highway to Lumut. If travelling from the south, exit at Gopeng interchange and turn left after Pangkor/Sitiawan/Batu Gajah signboard. Upon arrival in Lumut, parking space are available here and Lumut town offers regular ferry services to Pangkor Island.

Parking: Public parking costs RM5 per day. Display coupons can be purchased at many shops along Jalan Sultan Idris Shah in Lumut.


By Coach
Public transport are available from Kuala Lumpur to Lumut and from Lumut to Kuala Lumpur.

By Ferry
Pangkor is a 40 minutes ferry ride from Lumut. There are departures every half hour from 7am to 8pm.


From Lumut, there are ferries taking passengers across to Pulau Pangkor for about RM6 one way.

Moving Around 
You can take a bus, taxi or even hire a motorbike great for some nice biking or motorbiking around. Bicycles and motorbikes can be rented in Pangkor Town or in the hotels.

Place of interest 
Pangkor Town
The mystique of this pretty fishing village has never failed to charm tourists from all over the world. Past the Pangkor Island Jetty is the main village offering a wide variety of fresh and dried seafood and souvenirs crafted from seashells and local materials. Don't forget to visit Sungai Pinang Besar village where this village is popular for boat building and repairs.

Dutch Fort
At Teluk Gedung lies the 300-year-old stone foundations of a Dutch Fort Built in 1670, it was one of the Dutch strongholds against pirates and local Malays.

Pasir Bogak Beach
This narrow stretch of white sand is one of the most popular spots for tourists from the mainland and gets crowded during holiday seasons and weekends. There are shallow, crystal clear waters and areas of still unspoilt coral reefs for Snorkeling enthusiasts.

Teluk Ketapang 
North of Pasir Bogak is Teluk Ketapang, or Turtle Bay, where the turtles make an annual pilgrimage to lay their eggs. The best months for turtle watching are between May and July.

Nipal Bay
Teluk Nipah further north has a wider beach and is less crowded. It is a beautiful strip of beach, and at a place known as Coral Bay, the water is a beautiful emerald green.

Pantai Puteri Dewi 

This beautiful beach paradise was named Pantai Puteri Dewi (Beach of Lovely Princess). Pangkor Island Beach Resort (formerly Pan Pacific Pangkor Island) has a prime location along this stretch of beach and offers elegant rooms and facilities, including a sports complex and a golf course. There are some wildlife to be found here, including monkeys, lizards and hornbills. 

Pangkor Laut 

On the nearby island of Pulau Pangkor Kecil is the Pangkor Laut Resort, an international standard resort. The beach at Emerald Bay is touted as one of the best Malaysian beaches. 

Fu Lin Kong Chinese Temple

Your trip is not complete without a visit to the temple. You can see the mini Great Wall of China here. 

Staying In Pangkor Island
Coral Bay Resort ( Room: 212) 3 stars Resort
Location: Near Beach
Address: Lot 34, Pasir Bogak, 32300 Pulau Pangkor, Perak Darul Ridzuan

The charge fee is from RM169-RM 322 per night/room for normal season; For peak season is up to RM 281-RM 489 per room/night

Pangkor Island Beach Resort (240 rooms) 4 stars Resort
Location: Beachfront
Address: Teluk Belanga (Golden Sands), 32300 Pangkor Island, Perak

The charge fee is from RM360-RM972 per night/room for normal season; Surcharge for peak season is up to RM 110 per room/night

Swiss-Garden Golf Resort & Spa (288 rooms) 4 stars Resort
Location: Beachfront
Address: Persiaran Swiss-Garden, Jalan Damai Laut, Off Jalan Teluk Senangin 32200 Lumut, Perak

The charge fee is from RM272-RM333 per night/room for normal season; Surcharge for peak season is up to RM 55 per room/night

Pangkor Laut Resort ( 185 rooms) 5 stars resort

Location: Beachfront
Address: Pangkor Laut Island, Lumut, Perak, Malaysia

The charge fee is from RM996-RM2011 per night/room for normal season; Surcharge for peak season is up to RM 200 per room/night

* This is only one of the Resort/Hotel is rated as 5 stars rating.

The budget for travelling in Pangkor Island is based on how luxury service that you required. Normally the spending is around from RM 135- RM 1175 per pax.

Pulau Langkawi, Kedah

Off the coast of Kedah is a cluster of 99 islands with the best of many worlds; beautiful beaches, world-class infrastructure, mangroves rich in flora and fauna, ultra-cheap duty-free shopping and fascinating legends.

Langkawi has a lingering legend woven into its history. Ask anyone in Langkawi about the tragic legend of a beautiful young lady named Mahsuri, and you'll hear a tale of love, jealousy and a curse that was placed upon the island by the her for seven generations. Today, the seventh generation of Langkawi’s inhabitants has long come and gone, but people here still believe that the prosperity and blessings the islands enjoy today and the passing of the curse is not a pure coincidence. The mysticism of this legend can be felt in many parts of this island, especially at Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri’s Mausoleum) where the famous legendary figure is said to be buried.


Head up the thrilling new cable car to the summit of Mount Mat Cincang - Langkawi's second highest mountain - for an unrivalled view of the entire main island and beyond. You can also visit the Field of Burnt Rice, the Hot Springs, Telaga Tujuh (The Seven Wells) and the Beach of Black Sand. Boat tours are organised to Tasik Dayang Bunting, (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden), Gua Cerita (Cave of Stories) and the Gua Langsir (Curtain Cave). And if you're more outdoorsy, why not go trekking through the pristine rainforest that blankets most of Langkawi, or go on a boat tour of the mangroves, go diving, or play a round of golf at some of the 5-star resorts. Langkawi also has an underwater world, containing an underground tunnel that runs though a giant aquarium, that has gotten rave reviews.


Attractions 
Datai Bay
Datai Bay is situated at the north-west corner of Langkawi island and has the most exclusive golf resort on the island - the Datai Bay Golf Resort. Another exclusive establishment here is the Datai Langkawi Resort, luxurious, elite and indulgent.


Langkawi Cable Car
On a clear day, you can see parts of Thailand towards the north and Indonesia towards the south-west. The cable car ride up the hill takes about 20 minutes and is highly exhilarating. At the top, there are two stations as well as a viewing bridge that let you take in all of Langkawi. As a bonus, your ride will take you over jungle waterfalls and a thick carpet of virgin rainforest. It's a very educational and thrilling experience for the whole family.


Langkawi Mangroves
Set in a craggy, almost magical setting of limestone outcroppings rising sharply out of the calm Andaman Sea, the mangrove forest here is really an intricate network of streams and hidden coves that are home to hundreds of endemic jungle species of wildlife.

Among the most exciting of these are the Brahminy Kites and huge Sea Eagles who nest in the crags overhead. One of the best ways to discover this usually inaccessible mangrove world is to join the regular small boat tours available. The highlight of any tour to the mangroves is the feeding of the eagles. Your boatman will throw food into the water near your boat and wait for these huge birds to circle overhead and swoop in for their 'lunch'.

Mangrove tours can include jungle trekking, cave exploration, village visits, high tide swims and guided exploration of mangrove flora and fauna. Decide on what itinerary best suits you before you book.

Explore kilometres of tidal forests, rugged limestone cliffs, secluded caves and unique flora. Pure Nature! 




Pulau Payar Marine Park 

The sprinkling of jade green islands that makes up Pulau Payar lies just 30km south-east of Langkawi. It's just a 1-hour boat ride out to the best marine park on Malaysia's West Coast, making it an ideal choice for a day outing.

This well-preserved, uninhabited marine park extends over a number of islands, with Pulau Payar being the largest. Your base out here is the floating platform moored off Pulau Payar. But the real attraction of this platform lies below sea level. Step into the underwater observation chamber to view the marine life surrounding a reef. Want to get even closer to the swirl of fishes that make these corals their home? Grab a mask, a snorkel and fins and join the spectacle!

Are you into scuba diving? The best diving is along the reef system that skirts the south, east and west of Pulau Payar. Please check with your dive operator what the visibility is like during that time. It can vary from time to time.

There is no accommodation in Pulau Payar as it is a marine park, but that's not really an issue since Langkawi, with all its fine resorts and restaurants, is just a quick boat-ride away.




Tanjung Rhu
At Padang Lalang there's a roundabout with a turn-off to the north to Tanjung Rhu. The beach is lined with whispering casuarinas trees and has a pleasant, relaxed feel. Tanjung Rhu has one of Langkawi's best beaches. The shallow water makes it fine for swimming, and a sandbank links it to a nearby rocky outcrop. The Gua Cerita, or Cave of Legends, is just around a promontory and can be reached by boats that are hired on the beach.

Pantai Pasir Hitam
Some 2 km west of Tanjung Rhu is Pantai Pasir Hitam, a beach streaked with black sand. The black streaks are caused by the deposits of mineral oxides from a nearby spring. The sea in the area is dotted with large boulders. Along the beach is a jetty where fishing boats moor. Attractions include food and souvenir stalls that sell local crafts and trinkets.



Shopping
Oriental Village 
Overlooking beautiful Burau Bay in Langkawi, the Oriental Village is one of the region's newest and most unique shopping, cultural and culinary destinations. Specially designed to provide a new concept in resort duty-free shopping, the Oriental Village also houses fine themed restaurants that reflect Asia's culinary delights.

With over 470 brands and 17,000 products, the village offers shopping buffs a huge range of international designer labels and local products. Bold displays of culture and fashion and fascinating handicraft demonstrations by skilled craftsmen add to the excitement of shopping here.

A delightful inn completes the village concept while cultural and theatre performances enhance the oriental theme that defines the village. Indeed, a blend of the traditional and modern intertwined with the local culture provides a unique experience for the visitor. Apart from excellent restaurants, a specially designed food court offers a variety of local fare. The Inn and the Club Bar provide an excellent rest stop for refreshments.

Open: 10 am to 10 pm (Daily)
Admission: Free

Pekan Rabu
Pekan Rabu (Wednesday Market) is a bazaar, so named because it was usually held on Wednesday. The bazaar is open every day from morning until night and is one of the main attractions for visitors to find all kinds of local farm produce, handicrafts, local delicacies, fruits, and garments.

Craft Complex
Perched on a strategic location near the sea at Teluk Yu, the Craft Cultural Complex was set up to maintain and promote the nation's rich cultural heritage. Beautiful and intricate handmade crafts can be found here, reflecting the skill and creativity that have been handed down through the generations. The Langkawi Craft Cultural Complex sales gallery is a great place to pick up some handmade mementos of your stay in Langkawi.

Open: 9 am to 6 pm
Entrance: Free

Langkawi Crystal
In 1996, Langkawi Crystal was established on the north-western Malaysian island of Langkawi. Over time, what began as a humble glass-blowing house has grown into a highly reputable crystal ware production centre. Langkawi Crystal pieces are sought and collected for their unique design and uncompromising quality. Shunning the mass-production moulds of many major European producers, every one of the products is handcrafted, giving it an exciting free-form appearance rarely encountered in crystal ware.

Open: 9 am to 6 pm
Entrance: Free
Getting to Langkawi
By Road
Drive to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis, the main take-off points by ferry to Langkawi. The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kedah takes about six hours while Kuala Perlis is another hour away.

By Air
Malaysia Airlines and budget carrier AirAsia provide direct air services from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Langkawi.

There are direct flights to Langkawi from London twice a week.

By Rail
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or Malayan Railway provides economical and comfortable rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Star in Kedah and Arau in Perlis (north of Kedah). From these points, take a taxi or bus Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis for your ferry to Langkawi.

By Sea
Express ferries provide regular services daily to Langkawi from both Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. From Penang to Langkawi the ferry takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The island is also a stopover for Star Cruises, one of the largest luxury cruise lines in the world.

Kuala Perlis Ferry Counter: 04-9852690 / 0-49851899
Kuala Kedah Ferry Counter: 04-7626295 / 04-7626296
Kuah Jetty Ferry Counter: 04-9663988 / 04-9668988

Staying in Langkawi ( Suggested Hotel and Resort available in Langkawi Island)
Awana Porto Malai (205 rooms) 3 stars
Location: Jetty Point, Tanjung Malai
Address: Tanjung Malai, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.
The charge fee normally from RM295-RM4800 (in peak season)

Bayview Hotel (282 rooms) 4 stars hotel
Location: Kuah Town
Address: Jalan Pandak Mayah 1, Pusat Bandar Kuah 07000 Pulau Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia.
The charge fee from RM220-RM550 per night (There are a lot of surcharge for peak season and extra services)

Western Langkawi Resort and Spa (222 rooms) 5 stars hotel
Location: Near Kuah Town
Address: Jalan Pantai Dato' Syed Omar, 07000 Langkawi
The charge fee from RM 639-RM4383 per night ( There are a lot of luxury facilities provide within this hotel)


Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort ( 502 rooms) 5 starts Hotel
Location: Burau Bay, Beachfront
Address: Burau Bay, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
The charge fee from RM 440-RM 1148 per night (Surcharge will be from RM 250 per room for peak season)

Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort ( 264 rooms) 5 stars Hotel

Location: Nibong Bay, Beachfront
Address: Teluk Nibong, Pulau Langkawi, Kedah, Langkawi 07000, Malaysia
 The charge fee from RM554-RM 856 per night ( Surcharge will be from RM220 per room for peak season)


Four Season (5 stars Hotel)
Location: Rhu Bay, Beachfront
Address: Jalan Tanjung Rhu, 07000 Langkawi Kedah Darul Aman Malaysia


Langkawi Lagoon Resort (84 rooms) 5 stars Resort
Location: Tengah Beach, Beachfront
Address: Lot 78, Jalan Kuala Muda, 07100 Padang Matsirat, Langkawi, Kedah

The charge fee from RM407-RM 4651 per night ( Surcharge will be from RM90-RM 150 per room for peak season)

The Andaman (188 rooms) 5 stars Hotel

Location: Datai Bay, Beachfront
Address: Jalan Teluk Datai, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah

The charge fee from RM739-RM 1239 per room/night ( Surcharge will be from RM80-RM 850 per room/night for peak season)

* These are the example of hotel and resorts available in Langkawi, the charges rate will subject to change without any notification.