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Langkawi is a magnificent archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, 30 km lying off the mainland coast of northwestern Peninsular Malaysia. Head to Langkawi in Malaysia, a land of sun, sea and sand. Declared as a Geopark by the UNESCO, Langkawi and its 99 islands are top tourist attractions. Thai influences are predominant in the culture and cuisine of the land. Tourism was given a surge in 1987 in order to improve the living conditions of the island people. Today Langkawi is a top tourist destination, drawing in millions of visitors every year.
Nestling amidst the mountainous terrain of Peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi is a land of white sandy beaches, verdant greens and rugged mountain peaks. The land is steeped in myths and legends. The majestic mountains Gunung Machinchang (Mat Cincang Mountain Range) and Gunung Raya (Mat Raya Mountain) stand as testimony to the battle between families of giants.Getting to Langkawi should not be much of a concern. Flights from Langkawi International Airport connect important destinations like Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Bangkok and some other major international destinations to Langkawi. AirAsia, Silk Air and Firefly are some of the important airlines serving Langkawi International Airport. You can also reach Langkawi by boat. The important ferry stations are Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah. A variety of exiting things wait to be explored by you on Langkawi travel. You can indulge in a memorable bird watching experience of over 200 avian species. Indulge in an exiting experience on the Cable Car across the suspension bridge and catch amazing views from the top. Some other activities you can try out are countryside biking, a day cruise on a yacht, jungle trekking, nature walks, mangrove cruise, mangrove river safari, mangrove kayaking. Adventure seekers can indulge in scuba diving, snorkeling around Pulau Payar Marine Park.
If you are a shopping junkie, then visit the Kuah town for batik, tobacco products and chocolate confectioneries. Kuah Town night market is among the popular Langkawi tourist attractions. Sample the various seafood delicacies and some authentic Malay food on Langkawi travel. You can stay at any of the beachside resorts on tours to Langkawi.
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