Langkawi Island is a breathtaking archipelago of 99 islands (5 extra temporary islands are revealed at low tide) in the Andaman Sea, 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia and adjacent to the Thai border.
In 2007, Langkawi Island was granted a World Geological Park status by UNESCO. It has been especially identified for its geological, archaeological and ecological heritage. The rock formations that abound in the archipelago have been estimated to be in the range of 400-500 million years old. Three of its main conservation area in Langkawi Geopark are Mat Chincang Mountain, Kilim Park and Pulau Dayang Bunting (Island of the Pregnant Maiden). These three parks are among the most popular nature attractions on Langkawi Island; the other being the Black Sand Beach.
A popular duty-free destination, Langkawi Island's other attractions include • beaches and islands • delicious gastronomy • waterfalls • island hopping • mangroves & caves • Mahsuri's Tomb; Langkawi Widlife Park • Underwater World • cable car rides up the Mat Chinchang Mountain, a journey of 2.2km to the Langkawi Sky Bridge • Rice Museum • Ibrahim Hussein Museum, a Malaysian artist & a contemporary of Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollack • festivals (all through the year) • Tour de Langkawi (annual) • International Regattas (all through the year) • International Iron Man Competition (annual) • LIMA • Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (annual).
Other Activities:
parasailing, jet-skiing, go-karting, canopy adventures, mountain & jungle trekking