10 Must visit places in Langkawi – Tour Malaysia

Merely a walk away from some of the famous attractions and many a hotel in Langkawi, Dataran Lang (Eagle Square) is a prominent site in Langkawi. Malaysians go there to watch ferries cruise across the harbour of an evening and to relax. You can visit Dataran Lang as a by the way site on your journey to take a look at the 12 meters- high sculpture of an eagle. The eagle spreads its wings protectively over the area.

The view from the Langkawi Sky Bridge is at the same time breath-taking and terrifying. If you are staying at a Langkawi hotel such as the Berjaya Langkawi Resort, you can reach the bridge within half an hour or so. The 124-meter bridge is curved and affords a view of islets of the city. You can access the sturdy bridge by cable car. It is closed to visitors on Sundays.

You can ride the Cable Car on a 15-minute ride to reach the summit of Mt Mat Cincang. As you ride across, gaze at vistas of rainforests, cascading waterfalls and islets. Once you reach the top, don't forget to click a few photographs of the views.

Langkawi is an excellent destination for watersports and parasailing at the Tanjung Rhu beach ranks amongst the best of those activities. Tanjung Rhu is located in the northern part of Langkawi. As long as you listen to your guide, you'll be able to peacefully sail high into the sky over the beach.

Ayer Hangat is a Friday night market.
As much as I enjoyed the extreme water-sports, food is the real reason I travel. You can explore the true (local) side of Langkawi at the market. A stroll through the market is a chance to eat some of the delicious local food including a spicy beef stew and nasi kerabu, a rice dish made from a flower and served with toasted coconut, a fish stuffed with chilli and a patty.

The legend of Mahsuri is a sad tale and very much a part of Langkawi's identity. The first part of displays tells the tale of Mahsuri, a beautiful girl who was murdered by jealous islanders. Hurt and angry, she cursed Langkawi for 7 generations. The tomb of Mahsuri lies in the centre of the compound.

Gunung Raya is the tallest peak in Langkawi and stands at an altitude of 881 meters. You can go for a hike to the top of the mountain across the surrounding rain forest. The hilly forest shelters flying foxes, great hornbills, leaf monkeys and even hawk eagles.

The paradise 3D museum is made up of 9 zones. You can get lost in the labyrinth of fantasy, safari, Egyptian, aquatic and classic themed zones. The optical illusion section is one of the most popular areas in the museum

Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls are called the home of magical fairies. It sure looks like a place that fairies will frequent. You can take a cooling dip in one of the seven natural pools and climb to the top of the waterfall.

Taman Lagenda is a landscaped garden museum of great beauty. You can get to know about local legends (think giants, mythical creatures and of course the inevitable beautiful princesses) by taking a look at the vibrant sculptures and explore the museum either on foot or in a buggy.