Near the north-west coast of the Malacca Strait in the Andaman Sea is a beautiful archipelago, which includes 104 islands. Almost all of them are still uninhabited. And only the largest island - Langkawi - can surprise with its developed infrastructure. The name (the island of the brick / red eagle) Langkawi received thanks to the birds living here with an unusual red-brown plumage. In Kuah , the capital of this Malaysian island, there is even a monument to the eagle, which is a symbol of this area.
What to see in Langkawi?
Particularly famous for the island is its clean beaches with white soft sand. Rest here is very useful for human health because of the presence in the sand of many minerals that help in curing diseases of the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems.
But in addition to the beaches, there are many interesting places on the island:
- The square of the eagle is the first landmark of Langkawi, with which guests of the island are introduced. Amazing square in the form of a five-pointed star goes far into the sea, and you can go on it on a long narrow promenade. The Eagle Square is surrounded by artificial ponds, covered terraces and bridges. Nearby is the Legend Park, which contains artifacts that tell of the legends and myths of the Langkawi archipelago.
- The rice museum , or the rice farmstead is an unusual sight on the island of Langkawi in Malaysia . During the excursion, you will be told in detail about the stages of cultivation of various varieties of rice, will show how correctly it is cooked, and even feed with tasty dishes from rice, which is the basis of Malaysian cuisine .
- The cable car is one of Langkawi's attractions, which you should definitely visit on your own to fully experience the adrenaline rush during hovering over the land. The ticket price includes a visit to the 3D museum, stops on viewing platforms and directly riding over the rainforest in a cubicle with a glass floor.
- Langkawi Wildlife Park is a unique contact zoo, where all its inhabitants are kept almost free - in huge enclosures, where you can not even see the nets. Visitors with children enjoy interacting with cute little animals, including bright and loud-voiced parrot macaws.
- Waterfall of 7 wells , or Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls. Climbing to its sources will give unforgettable impressions, and the cool air and close presence of water will make the walk pleasant and will give a rest from the exhausting heat on the coast.
- Crocodile farm Langkawi - a large number of reptiles of all colors and sizes. Some can even be held in their hands and make a joint photo for memory. Very exciting is the feeding of crocodiles.
- Art In Paradise is a museum of optical illusions with three-dimensional exhibits, where you can make very original photographs. It is very convenient that a visit to the museum is included in the price of the ticket for the cable car.
- Bird Park is a nature reserve in which more than 150 different species of exotic birds live: cockatoos, flamingos, macaots and others.
- The famous Heavenly Bridge is a unique architectural structure. The curved pedestrian bridge allows you to admire the beauty of the island. To reach this amazing structure on Langkawi, you can take a cable car leading first to two observation platforms, and then going out onto the bridge itself.
- The Lake of the Pregnant Virgin can be visited on a small island belonging to the Langkawi archipelago. According to the legend, if a woman who dreams of a child swims in this lake, then soon her desire will come true, and she will definitely become a mother.
- The Oceanarium "Underwater World" is called the best on the globe and especially on the coast of Chenang . This is a huge aquarium, in which many undersea inhabitants live.