Tioman

Largest island of Malaysias east coast. It’s located 32km off the coast and is some 20km long and 12km wide and the highest peak is Gunung Kajang with 1038m. In the 70ies TIME magazine selected Tioman as one the world’s most beautiful islands but lost some flair in recent years due to do development. The island has eight main villages, many beaches and is densely forested and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a scuba diving haven.

Kuala Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu is located at on at the east coast of the peninsula at the mouth of the Sungai Terengganu river. It’s the capital of the state of Terengganu which forms together with Kedah and Kelatan the heartland of malay culture. KT is good stop for one or 2 days before moving on along the eastcoast or towards the National Park / Tasik Kenyir. There are also day trips available to Pulau Rendang (Island) and Tasik Kenyir (Lake)

Langkawi, Malaysia

Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are a part of Malaysia’s Kedah state, but are adjacent to the Thai border. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous Pulau Langkawi with a population of some 45,000. The island is a declared duty-free zone.

Excellent alternative online resources:

Wikipidia:Langkawi

Things to Do & See
Langkawi Cable Car
A daring cable car ride that takes you up to Gunung Macincang at 708 metres and offers spectactular views over the Island ... more
Pantai Cenang (Cenang Beach)
Stretch of wide beach on the west of the island with a high concentration of budget (and upper price) accommodation. It is a lively place also at night with various bars and restaurants. ... more
Pulau Payar
Island 1h south of Langkawi with the status of Marine Park. An area of island is set up for snorkeling and diving trip. ... more
Gunung Raya
highest peak on Langkawi (881m) with spectacular views over the island and even to Thailand when it is clear ... more
Tanjung Rhu Beach
wide and empty beach at the north of the island. home of the fancy Tanjung Rhu and Four Seasons resort and starting point of Mangrove River tours ... more
Kuah
The main town on Langkawi and the place you arrive per boat from Penang, Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis or from Thailand. ... more
Datai Beach
Langkawis most exclusiv beach in the north-west of the island. Home to the super-exclusiv Datai and Andaman Resorts ... more

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HOSTELS
Malibest Resort
Chalets, Langkawi
nice Budget Resort on Cenang Beach, RM 100 - RM 230 (Chalets). They also have really lovely treetop chalets (RM180, RM230) but you need to book in advance to get them, on-site indian restaurant ... more
Kedawang Beach Inn
Chalets, Langkawi
Friendly accommodation with guest kitchen on northern end of Tengah Beach (right south of Cenang Beach), RM70- RM110 ... more
Sandy Beach Resort
Hostel, Langkawi
Chalets on both sides of the road on Cenang Beach, from RM90 ... more
AB Motel
Chalets, Langkawi
Accommodation on Cenang Beach with Travel Agency and Bike Rental, RM50 - RM150 ... more
Best Star Resort
Hotel, Langkawi
2-storey hotel and 6 Chalets on Cenang Beach ... more
Langgura Baron Resort
Hostel, Langkawi
budget resort on Cenang Beach (RM120 - RM150) ... more
Langkapuri Beach Resort
Resort, Langkawi
budget resort on Pantai Cenang (RM95 - RM160) ... more

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LINKS

Langkawi Links

Langkawi-Insider.com
Tours and Activities
Langkawi Blog
written by a Langkawi local about tourism activities
Langkawi Canopy Adventures
Adventure Tour Operator
Best-Of-Langkawi.com
Langkawi Magazine
Langkawi on malaysiasite.nl
helpful information on Langkawi (activities, sights, transport etc.)

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CALENDAR
Langkawi

Festival
Nov,28 2008 - Nov,30 2008
Islanders Music and Dance Festival Langkawi 2008 ...more





Travel Tips
Car Rental
When you arrive at Langkawi consider renting a car. Due to the island's duty free status you can get cars for as cheap as RM50 per day! There are a lot of places to discover with your own transport and being able to move around independently will definitely enhance your Langkawi experience.

By Tilo on March 18, 2008

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