Langkawi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Langkawi
The islands are a part of the state ofKedah, adjacent to the border withThailand. The total population of the islands is 99,000; however only two islands are inhabited: Pulau Langkawi, the largest island, with a population of 65,000 and Pulau Tuba. Langkawi is also an administrative district, with the town of Kuah as the capital and largest town. Langkawi's most prominent mountains, Gunung Macinchang and Gunung Raya, and a whole series of towns and villages are said to be named after a local legend. During the wedding feast of the marriage of giant Mat Raya's son and giant Mat Cincang's daughter, a fight broke out between the two wedding parties, reputedly because the son was caught flirting with another woman. Pots and pans were thrown, and a large pot of gravy (kuah) was broken and the c
Top Attractions in Langkawi
Explore the best things to see and do in Langkawi:
- ★Burau Bay
- ★Crocodile Adventureland
- ★Datai Bay Beach
- ★Eagle Square
- ★Galeria Perdana
- ★Golf at The Els Club Teluk Datai
- ★Gunung Raya
- ★Laman Padi Rice Garden
Where to Eat in Langkawi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴AddaMaya Café
- 🍴Artisans Pizza Cafe
- 🍴Babylon Mat Lounge & BBQ
- 🍴Cenang Boat Quay
- 🍴Champor Champur
- 🍴Fat Mum Restaurant
Where to Stay in Langkawi
- 🏨AB Motel
- 🏨Awana Porto Malai
- 🏨Azio Hotel
- 🏨Bayview Langkawi
- 🏨Berjaya Langkawi Resort
- 🏨Best Star Resort
Langkawi Travel Guide Sections
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