Langkawi

Oh gee! I'm back to my old habit: Procrastinating! I was suppose to post this entry up like a month ago! Guess I need to learn how to juggle time between work, social life and updating my blog!

Anyway, let's get to the main point here. Langkawi! Breath-taking!!
[WARNING: Heavy Photos Ahead]

Symbol of Langkawi, The Eagle

We decided to stay at Bella Vista Resort and Hotel which is located at the heart of Kuah Town

The hotel faces Andaman Sea

Night time bar

I had a 4 days 3 nights stay at Langkawi. Lots of places to see and visit. Some are amazing but some just ain't worth the time. So, I am just going to highlight those places which I think are a must-visit place when you are in Langkawi.

First stop: The Oriental Village, located at Langkawi Geopark.

Here's the reason why: The Langkawi Cable Car is situated there!
This place is jam-packed during school holidays. I suggest that you arrive around 8-ish here if you do not want to be stuck in a long queue.

Up, up and away! It is a 15 minutes ride up.

Suspension bridge

You need to hike down to reach the suspension bridge.
Advice, make sure to bring some mineral water! It's exhausting!

View from above!

Further up, there are two observation decks for you to look around the island. Blue and green, that is what you'll see!

Next! Telaga Tujuh Waterfall or Seven Wells
It is less than 5 minutes driving distance from the Oriental Village.

There is a waterfall here where visitors get to dip in for free.
Make sure to bring some changing clothes!

Looks fun!

Beware of monkeys! They tend to go after your belongings if unattended.

Beras Terbakar or Field of Burnt Rice. Historical site with little to see.

You know you are there when you see this house. It is located at the front lawn.

The mark of burnt rice

On the way to Pantai Kok or Kok Beach, you'll pass by Royal Langkawi Yacht Club.

Pantai Kok

Such a serene beach...

Legend of the island: Mahsuri Mausoleum and Museum

Time for some history?

At the mausoleum, you get to visit traditional Malay houses

Some souvenirs perhaps?

Moving on, Underwater World Langkawi!
Here, you'll get to see...

Geckos, lizards..

Fishies!

Dragonnnnn???

Sea urchins, star fish, corals and lots more!

Oh angel, what are you peeping at?

Rockhopper penguin. Their feeding time is at 11:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Otter! There's feeding time for them too but I didn't manage to see it!

The breath-taking Tanjung Aru!
You can go for island-hopping from here but for a fee.

Little shops selling dresses

No harm to do one jump for remembrance!

Pantai Pasir Hitam or Black Sand
Mind that only a small part of the beach is covered with black sand, not all.

Thought I end this post with a photo of the fishing village nearby the Black Sand beach

Langkawi is definitely worth the trip if you are into beautiful sights. If you are more to shopping, then it would be the other way round.
Oh wait! The alcohol, chocs, cigarettes and ceramics ware here are really cheap as Langkawi is a duty-free island.