Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BEWARE THE JELLYFISH!
In jellyfish season (Feb and March) it's advised not to go swimming, as the deadly box
jellyfish , responsible for at least three deaths since the 1990s, has been sighted in Langkawi
waters, particularly near the mangroves. If you do go for a dip, you're likely to experience a sort
of electric shock sensation when you're in the water, which can be a little uncomfortable while
swimming. If you notice that you have a visible or particularly painful sting, a splash of vinegar
or alcohol (NOT fresh water!) should help alleviate it.
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The beaches
he north coast has several attractive
beaches . Langkawi's loveliest, cleanest
beach at Datai , reachable by signposted
turn-off from Route 113, is accessible
only to hotel guests, but on the way you
pass a small crescent of white sand with
some picnic tables, popular with locals
and holidaying Russians, just before the
path to the Temurun waterfall on the
opposite side of the road. With its
gorgeous white sand and stunning
aquamarine water, Langkawi's
northernmost beach - Tanjung Rhu - is
another attractive option, though it lacks
any shade. hough it's known for its
sunsets, due to its location on the west
side of the island, the views from Pantai
Cenang are actually almost as good.
Destinations Kuala Lumpur (hourly; 1hr); Singapore
(4 weekly; 2hr); Penang (2 daily; 20min).
By boat Destinations from the Kuah jetty (reachable by
taxi only; RM25): Kuala Perlis (hourly; 1hr 15min); Kuala
Kedah (hourly; 1hr 45min); Penang (2 daily; 3hr); Satun,
Thailand (4 daily; 1hr 15min). In high season (Oct-April)
there are also boats to Kho Lipe, Thailand (2 daily; 45min),
leaving from Telaga Harbour, on the western coast of
the island.
INFORMATION
Tourist information There is an information point at
the airport (daily 7am-11pm; T 04 955 1311).
GETTING AROUND
Car and motorbike rental Many of the chalets and
motels offer motorbike and scooter rental (from RM30/
day) - the cheapest and most convenient way to explore
the island. Take a map, water and plenty of sunscreen.
Renting a car will set you back about RM80/day, plus fuel.
Taxis A journey to Pantai Cenang from both the Kuah jetty
and from the airport will cost you around RM25/person;
from Pantai Cenang to Tanjung Rhu it costs around RM60.
Gunung Raya
Route 112, which cuts across the middle
of the island from Tanjung Rhu to the
airport and beyond, has a turn-off to
the east halfway along for Gunung Raya
(881m), Langkawi's tallest mountain.
A long, winding and somewhat potholed
road leads up to the summit, from where
you can enjoy all-encompassing views of
the island and beyond.
ACCOMMODATION
PANTAI TENGAH
Pondok Keladi Lot 1011, Kg. Padang Putih T 04 955
1648, W pondok-keladi.com. This wonderful guesthouse
has six neat and pleasant a/c, en-suite rooms decked out
in Malay and Indonesian furnishings and opening onto the
Galeria Perdana
If you take Route 112 between Padang
Lalang and Kuah, you will pass the vastly
entertaining Galeria Perdana (daily
8.30am-5.30pm; RM15), a private
museum dedicated to the splendid gifts
that former Malay prime minister,
Dr Mohathir Mohammed, received from
various heads of state.
TREAT YOURSELF
Bon Ton Resort Pantai Cenang T 04 955
3643, W bontonresort.com. The lush green
paddy fields that surround Bon Ton , a
five-minute drive from Cenang, create the
perfect location if you're looking for
tranquillity and a little luxury. The resort
consists of eight luxurious Malay stilt
houses surrounding a pool and decorated
with traditional craftwork (from RM700).
The Nam restaurant here serves a
tantalizing range of Asian and Western
fusion dishes (mains around RM40).
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
By plane The airport is 6km north of Pantai Cenang, to
which a taxi will cost RM36 from the prepaid taxi counter
in the airport.
 
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