Best Things To Do in Langkawi Island, Malaysia

Are you looking for what to do in Langkawi Island?

PLACES TO SEE

  • Langkawi Cable Car
  • Cenang Beach
  • Underwater World
  • Pulau Payar Marine Park
  • Langkawi Oriental Village
  • Kilim Karst Geoforest Park
  • Tanjung Rhu
  • Langkawi Wildlife Park
  • Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls
  • Gunung Raya
  • Dataran Lang

Below we have a list of things to do in Langkawi Island and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Langkawi Island getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to Langkawi Island with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in Langkawi Island

Here is the list of things to do in Langkawi Island and tourist attractions in city.

  1. Langkawi Cable Car

    Bridge, Cable Car

    You can take a ride on this cable car from the base station located in the oriental village which lies at the foot of the Machincang mountain range. This modern-day gondola takes the visitors on a scenic ride with panoramic views of the surroundings forests and seven falls waterfall. To top the beauty charts, the view of the sea make it a combination like none other. The eagles, hornbills and a...Read more
  2. Kilim Karst Geoforest Park

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    Kilim Karst Geoforest Park

    Outdoors, Cave, Forest, Park

    Kilim karst geoforest park is a geological heritage park in Langkawi, Malaysia and is spread over the area of 100 square kilometres at the mouth of the Andaman Sea featuring many mangrove swamps, beaches, and the unique karstic hills. The Kilim Geoforest Park is one of the three geoforest parks and is a part of the larger langkawi geoforest park. You can reach the park by boat from the Tan...Read more
  3. Langkawi Sky Bridge

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    Langkawi Sky Bridge

    View Point, Bridge

    One of the iconic structures of Langkawi, this Sky Bridge is a recently set up attraction that draws a lot of travelers here. This is a suspended bridge, built on the surmounting top of Machinchang mountain. What makes this bridge jaw dropping is that it is suspended at a height of 100 m above ground with the help of an 82m high single pylon. At one moment, this bridge can hold upto 250 people ...Read more
  4. Art In Paradise Langkawi

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    Art In Paradise Langkawi

    Museum

    Art In Paradise is the largest 3D museum in Malaysia and the second-largest in the world! Live your dream as you face a blue Whale, take a  ride on Aladdin’s magic carpet, face a scary Eagle or walk on a ‘barely there’ rope bridge! The museum makes for a great time to click some adventurous photos and if you love 3D art, you will love just how much fun the place is. A mus...Read more
  5. Tanjung Rhu

    Walking Area, Nature

    Known as one of the best shore lines of Langkawi, Tanjjun Rhu has crystal clear waters and powder-fine sand. The jungle offers a great corridor and the environment is serene of a peaceful walk or a casual stroll. There are several resorts here where you can stay to extend your rendezvous with nature. Since the area is absolutely secluded, this beach is perfect for those who are looking for a se...Read more
  6. Langkawi Wildlife Park

    Outdoors, Wildlife Park

    Enjoy new exposures to some amazing, fun, and close interactions with the animals by touching them, feeding them and looking at some of the unique species. With a grand variety of Macaws, Flamingos, raccoons, crocodiles to name a few of the range of mammals, reptiles and birds, the Langkawi wildlife park is all set to please the visitors and wildlife lovers. The best part of the visit is that y...Read more
  7. Cenang Beach

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    Cenang Beach

    Beach, Walking Area

    Pantai Cenang – Langkawi’s main vein – may not be as rowdy as the Las Vegas strip but it is Malaysia’s most developed west-coast beach; its shores are a gorgeous mix of white sand, crystalline turquoise-blue waters and verdant palms. Crammed with mostly budget to mid-range hotels, Pantai Cenang – located 25 km west of Kuah – is also home to more than a few hi...Read more
  8. Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls

    Nature

    It is considered as Langkawi Island’s most beautiful natural attraction and is named after the seven connected natural pools that are watered by seven different waterfalls in Mount Mat Cincang. The stunning flora in the area of the waterfall makes it a land of fairies. Sintuk and local lime plants are found here. Hiking is a activity for those who love it and along the way you are likely ...Read more
  9. Seven Wells Waterfall

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    Seven Wells Waterfall

    View Point, Hiking Trail, Nature

    The Telaga Tujuh Waterfall forms 7 pools of water where you will often find trekkers and nature-lovers swimming. During the rainy season, the waterfall is at its best and when combined with the hike to the top, it offers experience which is nothing short of breath-taking! The pool at the top of the waterfall that can be accessed with a hike of 600 steps will lead you to a natural Jacuzzi and ro...Read more
  10. Dayang Bunting Island

    Island

    The Dayang Bunting Island is shaped like a reclined lady and it is believed that anyone who swims in its fresh-water lake will be blessed with fertility. The ride from Kuah Jetty to reach the island takes about 15 minutes and another 15 minutes of hike takes you to the mystical lake! A stream of shops that line the lake to sell food and drinks make it a perfect place to relax and unwind and emb...Read more
  11. Tengah Beach

    Beach, Walking Area, Leisure

    Pantai Tengah is the longest beach in Langkawi and is loved for its sea of modern resorts that line it. The vast number of spas available here are easy on the wallet and are perfect to get a much needed massage. The vast stretch of white sand glows during sunset and the pristine waters beckon for a refreshing swim. This beach is much quieter than the main beach and you will often find locals an...Read more
  12. Underwater World

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    Underwater World

    Aquarium, Tunnel, Bird Watching

    Spread over 6.2 acres on a alluring beach of Patai Cenang, Underwater world Langkawi, also known as UWL is a huge freshwater aquarium in Asia. It is a home to 4000 varieties of fish and different 500 species displayed in more than 100 tanks. This is the largest aquarium in Malaysia and the visitors can observe the animals, birds and inhabitants or the Sub-Antarctic, temperate, tropical rainfore...Read more
  13. Dataran Lang

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    Dataran Lang

    Bridge, Square, Fountain, Sculpture

    This is one of the most popular man made attraction on the islands and is also called as eagle square. It includes a large eagle sculpture posed to take a flight and is 12 meter in height. Due to its popularity, the great eagle has become one of the icons of Langkawi and attracts a lot of tourists to it. The square is picturesque and offers you a platform to watch ferries ply across the harbor....Read more
  14. Beras Basah Island

    Outdoors, Island, Water Sport, Picnic Spot

    A part of the island hoping tour in Langkawi, the specialty of this island is its snorkelling! Ideal for a half-day trip and picnics! The Island is known for its pristine beauty spread across shores and emerald waters. Since the island isn’t commercialized yet, it is clean, green and immensely beautiful. For leisure seekers who wish to relax with a book, sunbathe, or go for a refreshing s...Read more
  15. Gunung Machinchang

    View Point, Adventure, Cable Car

    Gunung Mat Cincang is the second highest mountain in Langkawi- standing tall at 850m high. The famous cable car is nestled in the Gunung Mat Cincang that is used to reach the Sky-bridge. It is fabled that during a fight between two giants who threw pots and pans at each other, Ayer Hangat, Kuah town and Belanga Pecah were formed. Soon after the giants calmed down, they wanted to make-up for the...Read more