Primera clasificación Atractivos en Langkawi

Rising to a height of 881 meters, Gunung Raya is the tallest natural feature on Langkawi. The mountain is believed to be the cursed form of a giant, known as Mat Raya, who once lived on the island. Untouched and covered with dense jungle, it has become the favorite destination for the adventurous. Trekking from a recreational site such as Lubuk Sembilang to the peak is simply magnificent but taking a guide along is advisable. A telecommunications station is accessible via a small road leading to the top.

This massive, beautifully landscaped theme park, sitting on reclaimed land, is really an open-air museum or gallery. The four artificial lakes and seventeen story-telling monuments with detailed captions bring to life the mystifying events and romantic legends that made Langkawi famous. If you have limited time to cover all Langkawi's historic sites, a visit here is sufficient as all the famous legends and myths are on display. A buggy is available for hire if the walk is too taxing. Bring a picnic basket along, as this spot, overlooking scenic Kuah Harbour, is excellent for picnics.

Found on the superbly landscaped beachfront of Pantai Cenang, Underwater World is one of the largest marine and freshwater aquaria in Asia. It features over 5,000 varieties of fish and other exhibits from 500 species displayed in over 100 tanks. Highlights include the gigantic hexagonal tank and walk—through tunnel tank containing six million liters of seawater. Here you can observe sharks, stingrays, huge turtles and other sea creatures swim by, separated from you only by the laminated clear glass walls of the tunnel.

A trip to Langkawi would not be complete without visiting Mahsuri's Mausoleum. Mahsuri was a fair maiden who was wrongly accused of adultery and hastily sentenced to death. Legend has it that no weapon could kill her until they used Mahsuri's own kris (traditional Malay dagger). She bled white blood after the execution, which is said to signify her innocence. With her dying breath, she laid a curse that the island would not prosper for seven generations. The fine white marble mausoleum was erected at the spot where she was entombed.

The marine park comprises four islands, namely Pulau Payar, Pulau Lembu, Pulau Segantang and Pulau Kaca. A ferry trip from Kuah takes around 45 minutes. The islands are surrounded by well-protected coral reefs that are home to numerous species of underwater creatures. Attracting divers from all over the world, the park offers a variety of diving conditions, from flat terrain to more challenging steep slopes. There is insufficient freshwater at the park, so bringing your own supply is advisable. The necessary permits to visit Langkawi Coral can be obtained from Kuah Fisheries Office.