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"Langkawi is an ancient group of islands located on the north-western shore of Peninsular Malaysia. Captive imaginations are brought forth by the island's rich heritage of myths and legends that permeates from her existence."

Langkawi is an ancient group of islands located on the northwestern shore of Peninsular Malaysia. Captive imaginations are brought forth by the island's rich heritage of myths and legends that permeates from her existence.

From orges and gigantic birds; valiant warriors and fairy princesses; fierce battles and romances and the curse of and innocent maiden among other transcends down from generations making Langkawi a spellbinding tourist destination.

Langkawi has 99 magical islands to be explored. Each with a beauty and attraction of it's own.  The island has a size of 47 848 hectare which is covered by two thirds by mountains and tropical rain forest.

The distance to "Kuala Perlis" on the mainland is 30 km, to "Kuala Kedah" 51 and to the Island "Penang" 105 km.

Langkawi is split into 6 districts: Mukim Kuah, Padang Matsirat, Ayer Hangat, Bohor, Ulu Melaka and Kedawang. At January 1st 1987 Langkawi was declared as a free port.

With its natural beauty, sandy white beaches and clear tropical water is a paradise for sun, nature and sea lovers. It is a perfect place for those who wish to escape from the city to enjoy a relaxing, refreshing, back to nature holiday.

Last viewed - August 09, 2008
 
Getting There
By Taxi
From Alor Setar or Arau, you can take a taxi or bus to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis respectively and then proceed by ferry to Langkawi.
By Plane
The Langkawi International Airport at Padang Matsirat is about 20km from Kuah and eight km from the beach resorts in Pantai Cenang. Direct air services from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi are provided by Malaysia Airlines on a daily basis and Air Asia five times weekly. Silk Air also flies regularly from Singapore to the island. There are also direct international flights to Langkawi from Osaka and Taipei.
By Rail
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) or Malayan Railway provides comfortable and economical rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar and Arau.
By Ferry
Express ferries provide regular services daily to Langkawi from both Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis. The journey to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis takes 1 hour 15 minutes respectively. For enquiries and reservations please contact:

LADA HOLDINGS
Langkawi : 04-996 8823 / 04-966 8820
Kuala Kedah : 04-762 3823
Kuala Perlis : 04-985 5823

NAUTICA FERRIES
Kuala Kedah : 04-762 1201 / 04-762 2341
Langakwi : 04-966 7868 / 04-966 6950
Kuala Perlis : 04-985 4494 / 04-985 4563
Penang : 04-262 5630 / 04-262 5631

SAMAVEST SDN BHD
Langkawi : 04-966 6310 / 04-966 6816
Kuala Kedah : 04-762 3052
Kuala Perlis : 04-985 4440

LANGKAWI FERRY SERVICES SDN BHD
Langkawi : 04-966 9439 / 04-966 1125
Kuala Perlis : 04-985 2690
Kuala Kedah : 04-762 4524

BAHAGIA EKSPRESS
Langkawi : 04-966 5784
Penang : 04-263 1943
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