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Langkawi Island
My Langkawi Island trip
Langkawi Trip Final Part : Other Places Of Interest
Aug 28th
Continued from Langkawi Trip Part X : Pelangi Beach Resort
We wanted to visit Underwater World Langkawi but the pricey entrance fee, RM28 per person made us change our mind. Moreover, we have already visited the nicest marine showcase in Malaysia, Aquaria KLCC. So, we decided to visit other tourist attractions located along the way back to Kuah town.
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Langkawi Trip Part X : Pelangi Beach Resort
Aug 28th
Continued from Langkawi Trip Part IX : Island Hopping
After returning from the tiring Island Hopping trip, we had lunch in “Rasa” Restaurant located along Pantai Cenang.
“Rasa” is a coffee house themed restaurant serving both Western and Eastern food. We surveyed the area for food before deciding to dine here. Other restaurants were either serving Malay food or too pricey. It’s not like we are against Malay food, just that we didn’t feel like having nasi lemak for lunch. “Rasa” restaurant’s menu is extensive and descriptive, with over 30-40 dishes available.
Langkawi Trip Part VIII : Island Hopping
Aug 27th
Continued from Langkawi Trip Part VII : Tanjung Rhu Beach
Next morning, a van picked us up from our motel to a nearby beach to board a speedboat for the Island Hopping package we purchased. It cost RM35 per pax, including transportation. It is worth mentioning that Island Hopping is a very common activity in Langkawi that almost every resort/motel offers it. The only difference is the price that they quote you, some as high as RM60.
Island hopping is a term that has several different definitions as it is applied in various fields. Generally, the term refers to the means of crossing an ocean by a series of shorter journeys between islands, as opposed to a single journey directly across the ocean to the destination.
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Langkawi Trip Part VII : Tanjung Rhu Beach
Aug 25th
Continued from Langkawi Trip Part VI : Langkawi Bird Paradise
I have asked a colleague of mine to recommend me a nice beach in Langkawi and his answer was Tanjung Rhu. I believed him because he grew up in Alor Setar and frequented Langkawi in his childhood (of course I did some research first too 
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Pantai Tanjung Rhu
Located near the top of northeast corner of Langkawi, Pantai Tanjung Rhu is much more secluded and exclusive. Famous for its beautiful beaches with emerald green waters Pantai Tanjung Rhu is one of those places you go when you want to get away from it all. For those staying in this area there are several tourist attractions to visit.
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Langkawi Trip Part VI : Langkawi Bird Paradise
Aug 24th
Continued from Langkawi Trip Part V : Air Hangat Village
Also located along Jalan Air Hangat, Langkawi Bird Paradise is only a 10 minutes drive from Air Hangat Village. Entrance fee is RM10 and bird feeds can be bought at RM2 for 3 packets.
Discover the exciting world of birds and nature at Langkawi’s Birds Paradise. Some 2,500 birds from 150 species are housed here including some of the world’s rarest and most beautiful birds. Admire these beautiful fowls as you stroll through beautiful tropical gardens. Spend some time at the Macaw’s Courtyard, the Flamingo Pond, and admire the clever impersonation of Cockatoos and Mynas.
If you wish, you can also drop by the photo booth and take a few photos of yourself with some of the friendly feathered residents here. Facilities availabe here includes a cafeteria and souvenir shop.
We were greeted by colorful and noisy parrots upon entering. The parrots don’t imitate our speech but make a lot of loud noises. Really loud. One of the park’s employee demonstrated to us on how to feed them. It was scary at first, because worried that they would peck our hands.
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Langkawi Trip Part V : Air Hangat Village
Aug 24th
Continued from Langkawi Trip Part IV : Langkawi Crocodile Farm
Our next stop from Langkawi Crocodile Farm was Air Hangat Village, formerly known as Telaga Air Hangat. I am not sure what transformation occured, maybe from a simple well to a village? I vaguely remember when I last visited this place 10+ years ago, it wasn’t like this.
Air means water and hangat means hot in Malay. Hence Air Hangat literally means Hot Springs. The name is associated with an ancient legend of two feuding families who threw jugs, pots and pans at each other. One of the jugs, filled with boiling water, fell on the ground and immediately a hot spring gushed out of the spot where the village now stands.
Located about 14km northwest of Kuah in Langkawi, Air Hangat Village is a modern complex which has an impressive three-tier fountain and an 18m-high carved riverstone mural, which depicts the well-known legend of the earth-shattering battle between Mat Cincang and Mat Raya.
Formerly known as Telaga Air Hangat (Hot Springs Well), it is now a combination spa and cultural experience park. The village presents shows such as Malaysian and Southeast Asian dances, cultural shows and activities like batik painting, elephant performances and kickboxing. It also offers duty-free shopping, as well as fine Malaysian, Thai and Indonesian cuisine served in its on-site theatre restaurant.
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