langkawi magazine

Today her story lives on and is recounted to millions of tourists who find their way to Langkawi island.

It still surprises me every day on our sunset beach walk to see them. Boy and girl cats, always alone, some quite cautious toward humans.

While most would consider yachting and sailing as something only for the affluent, take a closer look at what is on offer in Langkawi these days.

Langkawi Book Village Being the only book village in Southeast Asia, it is also part of the international book village and book town movement..

These new immigrants to Malaysia stand 60 cm tall and are exceedingly cute. Anyone who has visited a penguinarium will be waiting with excitement to see these new additions to Underwater world .

Datai Bay course is surrounded by forest with the imposing Gunung Mat Chincang to the west and the Andaman sea to the east. The fairways are covered with Bermuda while the impeccably kept greens are turfed in Tifdwarf.

1,000 crocodiles on show at Langkawi frocodile farm

Visitors have the chance to participate in rice padi planting activities including the use of traditional planting methods and modern cultivation's process. Post-harvest activities are also demonstrated.

A great way to see Pulau Langkawi's many attractions is to rent a car and drive from place to place at one's own leisure. Car hire is reasonably priced and the island is linked by a network of pleasant roads with ample signages.

The building, which was reconstructed with more durable materials by Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), now houses the props used in the movie including costumes, furniture and other furnishings. Experience what it feels like to step back into 1862 while browsing in this 'palace'. Facilities include a souvenir shop and restaurant.

On the western side of Langkawi Island, about twelve kilometres north of Pantai Cenang, lies a beautiful bay with limestone hills and forest. The water here is clean and relatively shallow, the white powdery sand the ideal place on which to spend hours lazing.

A two kilometre beach with fine powdery sand is lined by picturesque chalets built no higher than the coconut trees (thanks to a government ruling). Pantai Cenang is a good choice if you're looking for a relaxing time at the beach as well as a little bit of modern entertainment. Popular during peak tourist season, Pantai Cenang has something for everyone, including the following attractions.

The north coast of Langkawi features a bay with the most stunning of all vistas on the island, namely Teluk Datai. The bay is home to the most exclusive resort and golf course on Langkawi island and the beautiful beach is reserved for guests of The Datai, Langkawi.

With no accommodation facilities available, this stop will have to be a day trip. A mere fifteen minutes' boat ride from Langkawi, it is the second largest island in the archipelago. There are two places of interest here, namely, the Gua Langsir (Cave of the Banshee) and Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden).

Nature-lovers must not miss Pulau Singa Besar, which is a wildlife sanctuary located three kilometres off the southern tip of Pantai Tengah on the west coast of Langkawi. It is a designated stop for the island-hopping boat.Ten minutes from the Kuah jetty lies yet another island, Pulau Bumbon.

One of Kuah's newest attractions is the Dataran Lang - for helang - or Eagle Square, where a huge sculpture of an eagle sits and presides over the island after which it is named. Situated just beside the ferry terminal, it is probably the first sight that greets visitors as they alight from boats or ferries.

Langkawi is a great place for golf. The picturesque Datai Golf Club has some stunning views and is a challenging course.

The medley of traditional activities at Air Hangat Village reflects the richness of the Kedah culture Malay folk and classical dances are performed at the Park, alongside other traditional Malay art and craft activities like batik-painting, congkat playing and foot massage.

Described as air trekking, aerial canopy discovery and canopy adventure, I prefer the term, Tarzan trail. It involves abseiling, rappelling, climbing, jungle trekking, and gliding high above ground on a cable system with safety and brake hand rails, platforms and a postman's bridge - all suspended 30m (98ft) above the rainforest floor.

Ironman Langkawi Malaysia Triathlon consists of a 3.8 km swim set in the calm waters at the jetty in Kuah town. The swim is followed by a 180.2 km cycle of two and a half loops around the coastal roads of Langkawi Island. The terrain on the bike course is hilly and generally undulating. The final section of the race comprises a 42.2 km marathon run with two, 21.1 km loops. The terrain for the run is generally flat with a deseptive incline on the 4- 10 km and 24 - 30 km stretch.

This jewel of an island is one of Langkawi's mystical isles, legendary for its spectacularly beautiful coral gardens

The idea for Galeria Perdana was mooted by Prime Minister Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad.This unique gallery was built to display and share with everyone the various awards, souvenirs and gifts our Prime Minister and his wife have received from world leaders, statesmen as well as Malaysians during his tenure.

Today, LangkawiiCrystaal`s pieces are sought and collected for their unique design and uncompromising quality. Shunning the mass-production moulds of many major European producers, every one of the products is handcrafted, giving it an exciting free-from appearance rarely encountered in crystalware.

The five star Tanjung Rhu Resort on the idyllic island of Langkawi has launched an innovative new spa facility, JivaRhu, set to capture the imagination of spa enthusiasts around the world

While the emphasis on Air Trekking is often on its adventure aspects, Langkawi's air trekking is founded on environmental and ecological opportunities, as it enables tourists, scientists, professional and amateur photographers and film teams to discover the rainforest canopy world by day and night from a completely new perspective.

Just visiting Malaysia - seeing a few sights, meeting its people, and eating good food -is more than enough to make for an unforgettable trip.

A rapidly growing aspect of tourism is nature. This is due in part to the 'material' travellers who are insensitive to the impact they make on the places they visit. But unlimited developments in these tourist destinations would be a major factor should there be a decline in tourist arrivals to South East Asian destinations. But these tourist destinations hopefully will allot plenty of space for their natural charm, instead of trying to improve on what's already perfect. Nature is perfectly beautiful as it is. Irshad Mobarak, a naturalist residing in Langkawi believes that the natural heritage of the island, if managed well, makes it a very competitive eco tourist destination.

Irshad Mubarak doesn't look quite like what an "evangelist" should. Tall, tanned and hunky, he would probably be more at home in a Steven Seagal type movie than waxing lyrical about the lush greenery which surrounds The Datai.

Langkawi is the place for events enthusiasts. Langkawi had successfully hosted numerous programs. LADA, a premier event organizer brings you the best what the nation can offer. Listed herein are some of the events scheduled to take place in Langkawi. Please check from time to time on the latest schedule and location of the programs.

These days, Langkawi has been given the green light for some dramatic restructuring of the environment. In the corner of the island, however, Sina Maran Tadun finds that it is still possible to take a walk on the wild side.As the starlight fades from the sky, a new dawn breaks upon the Macincang Forest Reserve in Langkawi. The sound of furious morning activities are not yet heard, although one does hear the hood of an owl which has somehow got, its timing wrong. Within a few minutes of leaving The Datai, situated at the foothill of the Macincang Range the skin is already covered with a thin film of moisture. One has to hurry from a languid stroll to a brisk walk to keep up with the resort's resident naturalist, Irshad Mobarak.

Twenty nine rooms and suites are surrounded by lush, flowering gardens and meandering pathways. This charming, Mediterranean style inn, combine the intimacy of a bed and breakfast with the privacy of a small hotel. Leaving the rush behind is so easy here.

On the face of it, a more inhospitable environment and less suitable place to be at dinner time are hard to imagine than a mangrove swamp. But in Langkawi it is THE place to eat.

The Langkawi Events Calendar is sponsored by Langkawi Tourism Action Council in proud association with Tourism Malaysia (Ministry of Tourism Malaysia). To add your event to the Langkawi Events Calendar please email details and photos to mail@langkawi-events.com.