This is the main entry point for visitors arriving by sea to Langkawi. The quiet and unhurried pace of this charming resort island town provides a refreshing change for city folks.
Legend has it that two giants spilled a pot of gravy - "kuah" in Malay - on the spot where the town is presently located. Kuah has many duty-free shops and handicrafts centres.
Kuah has several good restaurants. The Malay and Indian fare is delicious and memorable, as well as seafood cooked Chinese-style. There are shuttle vans and taxis that take visitors from Kuah to the resort hotels spread around the rim of the island.
Where to Stay
There are several resort hotels in Kuah, Pantai Cenang, Pantai Kok, as well as plenty of mid-range and budget accommodation on Pulau Langkawi. The resorts range from small chalets to five-star luxury hotels. Package tours arranged through travel agents are available and offer a more economical way to enjoy Langkawi. Labels: langkawi, Sightseeing |
Langkawi's
designated Duty Free Port status makes
shopping here quite fun and very popular. It
carries the largest selection. Enjoying duty
free status within Malaysia makes Langkawi a
great place to pick up some superb bargains
during your holiday, although it is neither
as cheap, nor is there as much variety as
you will find in Kuala Lumpur. There is a
large mall called Langkawi Fair, where you
can pick up the best bargains, and one of
the best places to go shopping for luxury
goods is the Langkawi Parade, where you can
browse the high-end boutiques. For souvenir
hunting, it's a good idea to wander through
the markets along the harbour front and pick
up locally produced handicrafts such as
Langkawi Craft Complex.
