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Pantai Cenang
nightlifeMain tourist strip - 2km beach with hotels, restaurants, bars, water sports. Most vibrant nightlife.
Pantai Tengah
relaxationQuieter, more upscale beach south of Cenang. Better for families and couples. Excellent sunset views.
Kuah Town
shoppingMain town with ferry terminal, duty-free malls, Eagle Square landmark. Best for shopping.
Oriental Village & SkyCab
sightseeingCable car base station and Sky Bridge access. Spectacular mountain views. Tourist village with restaurants.
Kilim Geoforest Park
natureUNESCO Geopark - mangrove forests, limestone caves, eagle feeding. Boat tours 2-4 hours.
Datai Bay
luxuryExclusive northwest corner with 5-star resorts. Most beautiful beach on the island. High-end paradise.
Tanjung Rhu
beachSecluded northeast beach with dramatic limestone formations. Four Seasons resort. Excellent for kayaking.
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faq.subtitle Langkawi
Yes! Alcohol, chocolate, tobacco, cosmetics much cheaper. Fill up your car with cheap petrol. Duty-free since 1987 to boost tourism.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Langkawi
DUTY-FREE island! Alcohol incredibly cheap: beer RM 2-3 (vs RM 10+ elsewhere), wine from RM 25, whisky from RM 40. Also chocolate, perfume, electronics. Stock up in Kuah malls. Limit: 1L alcohol per person when leaving.
SkyCab prices 2025: Standard Gondola RM 85-95 (foreigners), Glass Gondola RM 105+, Express Line RM 95-125. Sky Bridge extra RM 5 (walk) or RM 15 (SkyGlide). Go early (9:30am opening) or late afternoon to avoid crowds.
Rent a car or scooter - island is 35x25km with no reliable public transport. Car from RM 100/day, scooter RM 30-50. Grab works but expensive. Drive carefully - narrow roads, unexpected animals. International license for cars.
Best season: December-April (dry). Monsoon September-November brings rain but fewer tourists, lower prices. Even in monsoon, mornings usually clear. Island never gets 'bad' - just occasional afternoon storms.
Getting here: Flights from KL (1h, from RM 50), Penang (25min), Singapore (1.5h). Ferry from Penang (2.75h, RM 60+) or Kuala Perlis (1h, RM 23). Express ferry from Kuala Kedah. Ferry terminal in Kuah town.
Island hopping: Pulau Payar Marine Park (snorkeling, RM 250-350/day), Pregnant Maiden Lake (Dayang Bunting), Beras Basah Island beach. Half-day tours from RM 50. Book at beach or through hotel.
Food: Malay-style seafood excellent. Try ikan bakar (grilled fish), nasi campur, roti canai. Cenang Beach has international options. Kuah for authentic local hawker food. Alcohol served openly at tourist beaches despite Muslim majority.
Visa-free for most nationalities (90 days for Russians). Malaysia e-visa available if needed. Langkawi has its own tourist tax exemption - no tourism tax here! Just 10% service charge at hotels/restaurants.
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Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Very safe island. Beware of monkeys at beaches - they snatch food and bags. Jellyfish during monsoon (Sept-Nov). Rent scooters with caution - many accidents. Modest dress recommended for local villages. Alcohol cheap but public drinking frowned upon.
