"Langkawi" Pulau Langkawi by mary2u99

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Langkawi

This is the first view you will see as you reach the jetty in Langkawi. The beautiful yacht and Dataran Lang of the other side.

Langkawi derived its name from the eagle or "helang". In old Malay, "kawi" denotes reddish brown - hence, Langkawi means reddish brown eagle.

Langkawi

Langkawi has 99 magical islands to be explored. Each with a beauty and attraction of its own. The island has a size of 47,848 hectares which is covered two thirds by mountains and tropical rain forest.

Langkawi

Islands

Langkawi is split into 6 districts: Mukim Kuah, Padang Matsirat, Ayer Hangat, Bohor, Ulu Melaka and Kedawang.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Duty free shoppings
In a nutshell:Land of reddish brown eagle

Last visit to Pulau Langkawi: Jul 2006
Intro Updated Mar 26, 2007
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Chocolates and Beers Shopping (2)

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aussirose Jun 23, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Lovely photos Mary. I enjoyed reading the stories too. Interesting to learn what the name Langkawi means. We are looking forward to our visit :o) Hugs, Ann.
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robertgaz May 23, 2008 at 11:55 PM

I would probably take the cable car too ;~)
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bijo69 Oct 30, 2007 at 3:12 PM

Nice page! Love to visit Langkawi one day!
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imran8852 Sep 14, 2007 at 11:19 AM

Thanks for the info Mary...It's been a looooong time since we've been there!
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SLLiew Jun 13, 2007 at 1:12 AM

Excellent introduction to Langkawi. Bring back memories. Enjoy reading the local health related products. :)
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RoyJava May 11, 2007 at 10:48 AM

Great update Mary,... love the Pantai Pasir Hitam/Black Sand Beach, and remember the Longjack, heeheeh, greets from The Hague, RoyJava
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mvtouring Feb 27, 2007 at 10:53 PM

My friend is off to Langkawi next week and your tips gave her great insight. Thanks ;-)
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bugalugs Aug 11, 2006 at 8:21 AM

Looks a nice place but not sure I would like to go in a bat cave! I like the sound of 'duty free' though
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loisl Aug 9, 2006 at 2:46 AM

Great tipps, Mary, the catfish massage sounds very interesting...happy trravelling, Peter