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Langkawi, part of
yet situated just off the coast of Kedah, is
actually made up of 99 islands. The largest
of which is Pulau Langkawi, while some of
the others appear to be mere dots in the
emerald green ocean when viewed from the
air. Langkawi offers natural attractions
unsurpassed by any other in the region.
Those who love a tropical island holiday and
a place far from the maddening crowd will
find their haven in Langakawi Island. The
outstanding natural landscapes of the
Langkawi Islands proclaim them a true
tropical paradise. Besides its whites sandy
beaches and limestone hills, its lush
vegetation filled with exotic flora and
fauna would attract natural lovers.
Getting There
Langkawi International
Airport is serviced by Malaysia Airlines on
a daily basis, and by Air Asia five times a
week from Kuala Lumpur. Silk Air also flies
regularly from Singapore. There are
international flights direct from Osaka in
Japan and Taipei in Taiwan.
Malayan Railway provides comfortable and
economical rail services from Kuala Lumpur
to Alor Setar and Arau. From these places,
one has to take a taxi or bus to either
Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis and then proceed
by express ferry to the main island.
Driving has been much
facilitated by the North-South Expressway.
Make your way to Kuala Perlis or Kuala Kedah
and then proceed by ferry to the island.
There are also express buses offering
comfortable rides to the ferry terminals
from Kuala Lumpur. |
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