Lagenda Park_A theme park near the beach, 400 metres from Kuah jetty.Situated next to CHOGM park an Al_Hana Mosque. Lagenda Langkawi On The Park was created to recapture the glorious history of Langkawi.At this park, there are 4 artificial lakes,17 story-telling monuments,a manmade beach, a few resting places and other public facilities for visitors, mostly covered with beautifully designed landscape, giving the parks a really natural looking environment.Those with horticultural interests will appreciate the local blooms,plants and fruit trees which provide a picturesque backdrop for buildings which are examples of Malaysia rich cultural heritage. Open: 8 am to 11pm daily.Entrance fee: RM5.00

Taman Lagenda terletak berhampiran dengan pantai, kira-kira 400 meter dari jeti Kuah.Terletak bersebelahan dengan masjid al_Hana dan Taman CHOGM.Lagenda Langkawi Di Dalam Taman dibina diatas tanah tebusguna untuk menceritakan sejarah Langkawi yang penuh lagenda.Di taman ini terdapat 4 tasik buatan, 17 monumen, pantai buatan, tempat rehat dan beberapa kemudahan lain yang dikelilingi oleh lanskap yang begitu menarik pandangan mata.Taman ini dibuka setiap hari dari jam 8 pagi hinggalah 11 malam.Bayaran masuk kira-kira RM5.00.


Underwater World_Located at Pantai Cenang.Featuring more than 5,000 marine and freshwater fish and other species of aquatic life in over 100 tanks.Its gigantic Walkthrough Tunnel Tank allows you to view marine life such as sharks as they swim gracefully just inches from you.Open : 8am to 11pm. Entrance fee: RM15.00

Terletak di Pantai Cenang.Terdapat lebih 4,000 hidupan laut dan juga air tawar yang dipamerkan didalam akuarium.Dibuka dari jam 8 pagi hingga 11 malam.Bayaran masuk kira-kira RM15.00.

 


Crocodile Farm_There are more than 1,000 crocodiles here of various species,living an a controlled environment that closely resembles their natural habitat.The best time to go is,of course, feeding time, where you can view the feeding frenzy of these powerful creatures.Open : 9am to 6 pm.Entrance fee: RM8.00.

Terletak di utara Pulau Langkawi sebelum sampai ke Pantai Pasir Tengkorak.Di taman ini terdapat lebih dari 1,000 ekor buaya dari pelbagai spisis.Dibuka setiap hari dari jam 9 pagi hingga ke 6 petang.Bayaran masuk RM8.00.

 


Galeria Perdana_Located at Kilim, Air Hangat.This gallery was built to display and share with everyone the various awards, souvenirs and gifts our Prime Minister and his wife have received from world leaders, statesmen as well as Malaysias during his tenure.This magnificently adorned gallery showcases all these memorabilia from around the world, more than 2,500 in all,including handmate crafts,Islamic art,gold and silverware inlaid with precious stones and even cars.Open daily from 10am to 6 pm and 9am to 6pm (during school/public holiday).Entrance fee :RM3.00 (Child under 12 years :free).

Terletak di Kilim, Mukim Air Hangat.Di dalam galeri ini terdapatnya berbagai cenderahati dan hadiah yang diterima oleh Perdana Menteri and isterinya dari pemimpin dunia yang lain, orang kenamaan dan juga dari dalam Malaysia sendiri.Antaranya adalah hasil-hasil kraftangan, ukiran , seni Islam, emas dan juga kenderaan.Dibuka setiap hari dari pukul 10 pagi hinggalah 6 petang.Batyaran masuk kira-kira RM3.00.


Langkawi Craft and Cultural Complex_This complex was set up to mantain and promote the nation's rich cultural heritage.Nestled on a hillside overlooking the sea in Teluk Yu about 45 minutes' drive from Kuah, this interesting complex offers the widest rabge of Malaysian handicrafts such as delicately hand painted batik and intricately carved silverware.Open : 9am to 6pm.Entrance fee: Free

Komplek ini didirikan untuk mempertahankan dan mempromosikan seni budaya tempatan yang kaya.Terletak berhampiran Teluk Yu , iaitu kira-kira 45 minit memandu dari pekan Kuah.Dibuka dari jam 9 pagi hinggalah jam 6 petang.Bayaran masuk adalah percuma.


Makam Mahsuri_Located some 17.8 km northwest of Kuah, the Mahsuri Mausoleum marks the spot where Mahsuri was buried.The legend of righteous maiden is probably Langkawi's most famous and definitely its most popular.Honouring the beliefs of the islanders, this mausoleum has been built in the hope that Mahsuri, after seven generations, will finally rest in peace.Beside the Mausoleum is a typical village house on stilts exhibiting ancient artifacts of Langkawi.Within the compound is also Mahsuri's well, the waters of which are believed to have healing properties.Open :8 am to 6pm.Entrance fee:RM2.00.

Di sini dimakamkan Mahsuri yang begitu terkenal dengan lagenda sumpahannya di pulau ini.Disekitarnya didirikan rumah tradisional Melayu.Terdapat juga perigi Mahsuri yang jernih airnya berhampiran rumah tradisional tersebut.Kawasan ini dubuka dari jam 8 pagi hinggalah kepukul 6 petang.Bayaran masuk kira0kira RM2.00.


Eagle Square_This is Langkawi's most prominent landmark greeting visitors arriving in Langkawi by sea.The magnificent reddish brown eagle commemorated in this Eagle Square is perched majestically atop an open and breezy square.Legend has it that the island is named after this magnificent bird, "Lang" meaning bird and "Batu Kawi" meaning brown stone.The square is beautifully landscaped with scenic ponds, bridges and covered terraces, and is especially beautiful when illuminated at night.

Dataran Lang adalah mercutanda yang didirikan sebagai meyambut pengunjung yang datang ke pulau ini.Kawasan ini begitu menarik dengan tasiknya , air pancut dan jambatan yang dibina berhampirannya.


Book Village Malaysia_Part of the International Book Villages and Book Towns Movement, this is Southeast Asia's first and only Book Village.Located about 15 minutes' drive from Kuah, the village is situated amidst lush verdant forest at the foot of Gunung raya, the highest peak on the island.There are various houses dotted throughout the villages, stocking a great variety of books on numerous topics and in various languages. There are also secondhand, rare and antiquarian books. Open: 9am to 6pm.

Terletak kira-kira 15 minit memandu dari pekan Kuah.Didirikan berhampiran kaki Gunung Raya.Ianya berkonsepkan perkampungan dengan adanya berbagai rumah yang menjual berjenis-jenis buku samada yang baru atapun terpakai.Dibuka dari jam 9 pagi hingga 6 petang.

 


Pulau Payar Marine Park_This jewel of an island is one of Langkawi's mystical isles, legendary for its spectacularly beautiful coral gardens.You can either dive or snorkel to swim among the fishes and explore the corals.If you don't wish to get wet, the special Underwater Observatory allows you to experience a close-up view of marine life. Cruise fare: Adult:RM220, Child:RM140.

Untuk mereka yang sukakan keindahan karang dan hidupan didasar laut, kunjungan ke Langkawi tidak akan lengkap jika tidak disertai dengan kunjungan Pulau Payar.Bayaran kesini kira-kira RM220.

 


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