Langkawi: Kilim Geopark

KILIM GEOPARK

Unforgetable Mangrove Tour Experience

The Kilim Karst Geoforest Park in the eastern part of the main Langkawi Island features magnificently formed landscape of nearly vertical to subrounded limestone hills with pinnacles of various shapes and sizes, can be viewed on limestone Setul Formation.

The northeast region of Langkawi, encompassing the three river basins of Kilim, Air Hangat and Kisap and the neighbouring islands of Langgun and Tanjung Dendang are spectacular in its beauty with the geological and landscape resources, the seas, the mudflats, beaches, the wetland mangrove and the unique fauna and flora that have long coexisted in these ecosystems.

The eagle and the cave system found in this area have also contributed to the myths and legends of the Island. The name 'Langkawi' is said to have been derived from the Brahminy Kite bird which is the most dominant faunal species in the area.

Gua Cerita or in English, Cave of Stories, which lies in the northern tip of the park, has many legends and beliefs associated with it - the giant bird Garuda, the epic fight between Rama and Rawana and Sang Gedembai - a humanlike giant female creature with a power to curse anything to turn into stone.
(Langkawi Geopark)

the cave

Natural geographical creature

VISIT LANGKAWI

your destination

LANGKAWI: Tanjung Rhu Beach

Tanjung Rhu Beach is a pleasing beach on the northernmost tip of Langkawi Island. This lengthy beach is tasseled by casuarina trees which actually bestowed name to the beach (since 'Tanjung' means cape and 'Rhu' means casuarina). Probably, that's why, it is also called Casuarina Beach. Like most of the beaches of Langkawi, Pantai Tanjung Rhu is also marked by white sands and sparkling waters. 

It is the tranquility of this beach that calls upon travelers to splurge in natural beauty and calm surroundings. You can also stumble upon some really nice corals on the shoreline. It is also a great place for engage into snorkeling. Pantai Tanjung Rhu has several accommodation options that provide decent services. Moreover, there are souvenir shops and a few restaurants to offer you the best of Langkawi. 

Besides, you can go for island-hopping and enjoy long walks. There are numerous caves and mangrove swamps close by for you to explore. In fact, during a low tide, you can actually walk across a sandy stretch to the rocky outcrop of Pulau Chabang. Sail to the nearby islands and check out the limestone formations plus the exotic vegetation. To put in concise terms, Tanjung Rhu Beach is a nice place to go and experience the serenity.

(Tanjung Rhu)

for sure you will love this place

enjoy~

and the beach is so big but quite

enjoy your day here

way to go

Langkawi: Dayang Bunting Island

Island of The Pregnant Mermaid

LANGKAWI

Pulau Dayang Bunting (Island Of The Pregnant Mermaid) is the second largest island of the Langkawi archipelago, second only to Pulau Langkawi itself. Located at a distance of about 17.6 km from Kuah Town, Pulau Dayang Bunting is accessible from Kuah Jetty or Pantai Cenang through a 15 minute boat ride.

The island derives its name from Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden), the largest lake on Langkawi. The lake and the island are shrouded in legend. Tales of Mambang Sari and Mat Teja's ill-fated love story loom over one's mind as one cools off in the scintillating waters of the lake. The story of Mat Teja's courtship of his beloved and their sweet romantic endeavors take the tourists back into the world of nymphs and genies. Their love child did not survive long and the anguished mother bid her son farewell. The child is believed to have assumed the form of a white crocodile as she placed him in his watery grave. This crocodile guards the lake till date, natives hold, and is said to appear only to the pure at heart. Mambang Sari, overflowing with maternal affection and distraught at such a fortuity, blessed the waters that took her son into their fold with magical qualities. Since then, the natives believe that a sip of the waters of Tasik Dayang Bunting endows fertility to any childless woman.
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The islands in Langkawi

The Lake: very deep but really nice to swim

Legend: The Dayang Bunting Lake

Enjoy nature in Langkawi

You can also visit to the residential area at Pulau Dayang Bunting

Kg Selat Bagan Nyiur, located at Pulau Dayang Bunting

float with speed boat to Kg Selat Bagan Nyiur

Dayang Bunting Island from main island

it is real village

and beautiful

make it as one of your destination

WAY to GO

Langkawi: Cable Car

Langkawi Cable Car

Mat Cincang Mountain

The Oriental Village in the upper northwest of Langkawi Island, near Pantai Kok, is the entrance for the cable-car ride, which takes visitors all the way up to Mount Mat Cincang, Langkawi’s second highest peak. Entering the village and passing through the pleasant oriental garden and souvenir shops, visitors make their payment at a counter before stepping onto an escalator which brings them to the cable-car pedestal.

Sorce: Langkawi

It is great to have an experience with Langkawi's cable car which take you along with the amazing geographical structure of Mat Cincang Mountain. You will never forget an awsome view of this geopark together with the fresh air and amazing feeling while taking cable car to the top of Mat Cincang Mountain.

At the top of the mountain you might see Langkawi island surrounded by blue-green ocean. if you visit this cable car at late evening, you might be able to capture your memory with beautiful sunset at the top of mountain.

Note: Langkawi's cable car is one of the most popular places visited by tourist. have your next destination at Langkawi and do not forget to go to this amazing geopark

enjoy your fresh view at Mat Cincang Mountain

WAY to GO

LANGKAWI: Payar Island

PAYAR ISLAND

Coral 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!
(Tourism Malaysia)

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.

Amazing Experience

After 4 hours snorkeling

here the Payar Island

Note: All photos are from my own collection

LANGKAWI: Seven Wells Waterfall