Langkawi, the Jewel of Malaysia

Langkawi is a small island in northern Malaysia, very close to Thailand. The island has incredibly beautiful nature and some attractions that you probably won’t see anywhere else.
The most fascinating part of Langkawi for me was the small islands surrounding it and the lush vegetation along the rivers and waterways leading to them.
There were trees with their roots growing directly into the water, and their tangled roots formed dense forests. There were also lots of monkeys living on these islands. Whenever a boat approached, they would jump right onto it and steal anything they could get their hands on!
Another highlight was Langkawi’s incredibly high cable car and its suspension bridge, which really excited me. The cable car goes up to a great height, and some of its cabins have glass floors, so you can look straight down at the scenery far below.
At the highest point of the cable car, there’s a huge suspension bridge connecting two mountain peaks. Some sections of the bridge have glass floors, and you can stand on them and look down at the incredible height beneath your feet.
Walking around Langkawi and trying different restaurants was another enjoyable part of exploring the island.
Not to mention that our hotel itself was practically part of the jungle, and I really enjoyed just spending time there.
Langkawi has some truly amazing hotels, so beautiful that you might not even want to leave them. With a little searching on TripAdvisor, you can find quite a few of these places.
And Langkawi’s attractions don’t end there. The island has a really impressive crocodile park and several beautiful botanical gardens.
There are also opportunities for scuba diving, snorkeling, and visiting an aquarium.
Most hotels in Langkawi are located some distance from the town center. You can comfortably use taxis to get around the island because, first of all, they’re not very expensive, and second, the fares are fixed, so drivers don’t just make up their own prices.
If you’re planning a trip to Malaysia, I’d suggest spending no more than two nights in Kuala Lumpur and then spending another three or four nights in Langkawi, enjoying its beautiful nature.
In my opinion, the best time to visit Langkawi is between September and October. The reason is simple: it’s the rainy season, so prices are usually at their lowest.
But you really shouldn’t worry too much about the rain. It usually lasts only a few hours, and then the sun comes out again.
From January to March, the expensive season begins, and you might end up paying several times more for hotels compared to the rainy season.
Langkawi is also famous for its chocolates. Since chocolate is sold duty-free there, without the extra taxes that usually push prices up, you can buy it at really low prices.
Most people in Malaysia are Muslim, and Langkawi is no exception. Malay people are calm, religious, hardworking, and kind, and they treat tourists with a lot of respect.
Of course, Langkawi feels a little more relaxed and open compared to Kuala Lumpur, mainly because it’s much more tourist-oriented.