Attractions in Langkawi

  -The water at Air Hangat Village

    

    If you want to relax in Langkawi then you need to head to Air Hangat Village.
Air Hangat actually means ‘Hot Water’ in Malay and with that in mind, you will find a range of hot springs here that are said to have healing properties.
The hot springs are natural saltwater springs although be warned that the waters here are genuinely quite hot, if you have any aches or pains then this is one of the best ways to unwind.


  -Climb Gunung Raya 

   

   Gunung Raya soars to a height of 881 meters and as such, this is the highest peak in Langkawi.
This is also the spot of another one of Langkawi’s famous legends as the mountain was said to have been cursed by a giant named Mat Raya.
The hike to the top of the mountain is rather steep in parts, and you can either go it alone or you can hire a guide.

On your way to the top, you will pass wide swathes of primary rainforest and can expect to see animals like flying foxes, monkeys, eagles, and hornbills.


  -The water sports at Pantai Cenang 

   Pantai Cenang is one of the most famous and best-loved beaches in Langkawi.
It is also one of the most popular and with that in mind, you will find a huge number of activities here which are perfect if you love water sports.
Just some of these include jet-skiing, paragliding, and of course snorkeling and swimming, or if you want something a little more fast-paced then you can even go for a thrilling ride on a banana boat.
The beach is also famous for its sunsets so make sure to come in the afternoon so that you can watch the beautiful light show here.


   -Tour the islands

   Langkawi is actually an archipelago that is made up of 104 different islands in the Andaman Sea, many of which are uninhabited.
With this in mind, you can go on a boat tour that will let you island-hop around, and some of the most visited islands include Pulau Dayang Bunting which means Island of the Pregnant Maiden.
You can either join a more organized tour or you can rent a boat from the Kyah Jetty or the Tanjung Rhu Jetty which will give you more freedom to explore as you see fit.