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the national day holiday is coming, who is excited? anyway, i have been counting down silently!

if you are a p person/atypical j person who has not made a travel plan yet, this is the right article for you! if you want to travel abroad but don’t want to spend too much,malaysia is a visa-free country, so you can just pick up your passport and go.the prices are low, the food is plentiful, the scenery is beautiful, and you can eat, drink, and have fun without feeling bad. it’s truly a “poor guy’s” holiday paradise!

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in fact, malaysia has many small islands that are worth exploring. don’t just think of semporna when you go to malaysia! if you are not a diving enthusiast, and you want to have fun while watching the sea, today i have discovered a niche treasure island for you - langkawi!

langkawi eagle square

langkawi is located in northern malaysia.duty free islandin fact, it is relatively unpopular among the many small islands in southeast asia, but it has so many treasures: beaches, mangroves, mountains, wild animals, island hopping, delicious food everywhere, tax-free shopping, and many resort hotels...the slow-paced atmosphere is full! the playability is really strong!

it only takes 1 hour to fly from kuala lumpur or singapore to langkawi. people usually take a rest in kuala lumpur before flying to langkawi.you can pay more attention to the promotions of scoot and airasia.if you find a bargain, you can go back and forth for less than a thousand dollars!

photo@Johen Redman

stopping at citywalk in kuala lumpur can also be very exciting. during the day, you can go to independence square, jamek mosque and chinatown to experience the culture. there are also many authentic food shops hidden in this area. at night, it is very pleasant to go to the petronas twin towers to see the night view and enjoy the evening breeze.

if you are a family coming here to play,highly recommend sunway lagoon, a popular theme park in malaysia,the world's largest wave poolthe world's largest funnel-shaped waterway, the "abyss slide", is 11 stories high and has a 22-meter-long trumpet opening. it will make a big circle in the mouth of the trumpet at the end, making it a great fun for adults and children.

there are 6 parks with different themes in the whole park. the water park is the most popular. there are also x park, lost jungle, wildlife park, amusement park and thriller theater. you can experience the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, asia's highest slingshot chair, malaysia's first interactive zoo...there are many activities suitable for the whole family to play together, and there are business districts and hotels next to it.

kuala lumpur | sunway lagoon

business hours: (closed on tuesdays) daytime 10:00-18:00 nighttime 18:00-23:00

next, let me tell you about it.what to do in langkawi?

langkawi is a tropical island and a geological park, so there are many attractions to visit on the main island, and the experience projects will not cost a lot. you can also go island hopping. this is actually a relatively mature resort.generally, we will arrange 3-5 days after going to kuala lumpur and then to langkawi.you can have a lot of fun.

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about transportation

langkawi has no public transportation system, you can only drive or take a taxi.【Uber App】or【Grab】take a taxi. the entire island is not that big and you can drive around it in 2 hours, which is perfect for relaxing.

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attractions

📍pantai cenang

the main beach on the main island of langkawi is alsomost popular beachesthere are all kinds of sea, land and air activities such as parasailing, banana boats, helicopters, surfing, motorboats, etc. the sand is fine, the sunset is beautiful, and the atmosphere of the seaside bars and restaurants is full after nightfall.

📍tanjung rhu beach

tanjong rhu is located at the northern end of langkawi, with several kilometers of soft white sandy beaches and clear blue-green waters.if you don't like crowds, come here.when the tide goes out, tanjong rhu beach will merge with the nearby islands, allowing you to enjoy a wider beach. after the tide goes out, the beach will turn into fine and soft white sand, and walking and stepping on it at this time is a very unique experience.

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📍central beach pantai tengah

pantai tengah beach is located near pantai cenang and is the longest beach in langkawi. it is relatively quiet.perfect for those who want a beach that's not too busy but not too quiet.there are also chic resorts, restaurants, spas and massages on the beach, as well as water sports. there is also a golf course resort nearby.

📍sky bridge

langkawi's most iconic landmark! the sky bridge is supported by only one 87-meter pillar, fixed on the mountainside and suspended high in the air.it is known as one of the ten most dangerous bridges in the world.take the aerial cable car to the highest point and you can overlook the lush langkawi seascape. when the weather is good, you can even see thailand in the distance.

📍oriental village

go to the sky bridge and take the cable car, and you will pass by oriental village.this is also the filming location of the movie "anna and the king" by actor chow yun-fat.there are many retro red brick buildings and handicraft shops, as well as some restaurants and small gardens, which are perfect for a stop and rest during the journey.

📍gua town

kuah is the city center of langkawi.there are many duty-free shopping malls and specialty shops.it is a good place to buy various handmade souvenirs! there is also the largest night market in langkawi, which is very lively at night.you must go to the night market.go and try cendol, fried squid, lobster, fried prawns with creamy egg shreds, durian rice and other special snacks.

kuah town pier is also the busiest transportation hub.you can go to other outlying islands such as pregnant island, wet rice island, and paya island national marine park.as kuah is only a 30-minute drive from langkawi airport,therefore, it is suitable for planning a trip on the first or last day!

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experience

⛱️ langkawi sunset cruise

the romantic way to watch the sunset in langkawi is to go to a beach cafe or sit on the beach and wait for the sunset.a more relaxing way is to take a boat trip out to sea to watch the sunset!

it takes about 20 minutes for the cruise ship to reach the center of the sea. the crew will hang a fishing net on the stern and sail slowly. everyone can jump into the sea, sail freely on the fishing net on the sea, and enjoy a sea massage, which is a very special experience.

in addition to the sea trawling massage bath, you can also experience water activities such as rubber boats and swimming during the voyage. when you are tired of playing, you can go on board to enjoy the buffet and unlimited drinks, watch the sunset and feel the sea breeze to have fun. the crew members are all e people, which creates a great atmosphere!

if you want to have more fun,you can choose a more comfortable and luxurious sunset cruise.there are many different boat operators for sunset cruises in langkawi. wise lee is a relatively famous one. their boats are all large luxury yachts with two floors, divided into inside and outside space. the deluxe version is more comfortable and larger, perfect for friends who like sunbathing.

water activities include swimming in the trawler pool, exciting sea jumping, floating mats, paddle boards, etc. the deluxe sunset cruise offers a more refined buffet dinner, free drinks, super photo opportunities, and chasing the sunset against the sea breeze, as if you are having a party!sunset cruises are quite popular, so it is recommended to book in advance!

⛱️ mangrove cruise

mangrove cruise is also one of the must-do activities when traveling to langkawi.take a boat trip in nature for 4 hours.sailing through the low mangroves gives you a jurassic feeling, and you can also get to know the aquatic plants unique to the mangroves. led by a tour guide, this is both an ecological tour and an outdoor adventure tour, perfect for a family trip!

the mangrove cruise mainly goes to several places: feeding eagles, shuttling through bat caves, crocodile caves, and watching monkeys.if you are lucky, you can feed manta rays and see dolphins.traveling through the magnificent and dense water rainforest is very mysterious like the amazon jungle. friends who like natural ecology must experience it!

there are also different combinations of mangrove tours.you can choose to share a boat or charter a boat on klook. if there are 8-10 people, it is recommended to charter a boat for a better experience!the price is very friendly when you average it out!

⛱️ island hopping

because langkawi archipelago is the largest island group in malaysia, there are 99 small islands scattered offshore, generally pregnant island, lion island, wet rice island, these islands form aclassic island hopping route, you can finish the game in half a day.

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pregnant island it is named after its resemblance to a lying pregnant woman. it has the largest freshwater lake in langkawi, where you can swim.lion islandwithout landing on the island, you can get a close look at the spectacular sight of eagles circling in the sky. the name langkawi means reddish-brown eagle in ancient malay.wet rice islandthe white sand beach is particularly beautiful. it is so beautiful to walk, sunbathe and take pictures here!

⛱️ 101 paradise island

if you like water sports, go to paradise island! it can be reached by boat in 5-10 minutes from the city. it is a quiet and leisurely private island with various water activities such as banana boats, motorboats, zip lines, etc. there is also a beach bar. it is very suitable for a large group of friends or a family to play!

⛱️ snorkeling in paya island

paya island is a small island near langkawi suitable for snorkeling. it takes about 50 minutes to get there by boat. it is also a marine park ecological protection area, open from september to february of the following year.there are only 100 places available each week, so make sure to book in advance!the ecological protection of paya island is very good, and the sea water is crystal clear. if you buy some bread in advance, you will have the opportunity to swim with baby sharks.