PULAU LANGKAWI, KEDAH

Pulau Langkawi is one of Malaysia's most iconic travel destinations. It is an island of legends. Its name is believed to have originated from the abundance of eagles on the island: helang (eagle in Malay) and kawi (marble in Sanskrit), begets the moniker helang-kawi which was eventually toned down to Langkawi. 

The main settlement of locals is in Kuah, a dusty town noticeably beloved for its array of duty-free stores and Chinese seafood restaurants. In Pulau Langkawi, there is duty-free zone, attracting the tourists and locals alike to cheap goods such as liquor and cigarettes.

There were two ways getting Pulau Langkawi such as by air and water transportation. Air transportation like MAS, AIRASIA with lowest fare, best low cost airline, and visitors from Singapore can use Silk Air which also flies directly to Pulau Langkawi daily. Besides that, water transportation like ferry can bring tourists getting Pulau Langkawi. The ferries operate four routes to Pulau Langkawi such as Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis, Pulau Penang, and Satun in Thailand around the clock.
Eagle Square
For those who looking for a glimpse of the real Malaysia, or just a fun night out, Pulau Langkawi mixes old world charm with a modern and vibrant night life. No matter where you go on Pulau Langkawi you will find that myths and legends permeate its culture and history, so read up on them and familiarise yourself with the island’s most popular stories.

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MAP OF PULAU LANGKAWI

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