Kuah, Langkawi, Malaysia
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Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu is the state capital of Kelantan.The name means ‘new city’ or ‘new castle/fort’ in Bahasa Malaysia. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia. In 2005, it had an estimated population of 425,294, making it the largest town on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.It’s known for its colourful markets and the muslim culture.

Penang

Penang is the name of an island in the Straits of Malacca, and also of one of the states of Malaysia, located on the north-west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite. The city Georgetown is the 2nd biggest city in Malaysia and traveller′s hub.

Langkawi, Malaysia

Kuah

Address: Kuah, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Kuah, The main town on Langkawi and the place you arrive per boat from Penang, Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis or from Thailand.

The main town on Langkawi and the place you arrive per boat from Penang, Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis or from Thailand.

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You probably won’t spend much time in Kuah. Once you arrive at the jetty, you can rent a car or get a taxi to get to the accommodations at the beaches.
The are a lot of duty free shops do some shopping in Kuah. All of the island’s banks are there too.

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Earlier this year, the ticket for a one-way trip between Penang and Langkawi was RM55.

By Tilo on Aug 08, 2008

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cananyone please tell me how much is it to get the ferry from penang to langkawi?help~~i’m planning a budget trip there.

By stephanie on Aug 08, 2008

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