Langkawi Overview

Langkawi is a beautiful tropical island paradise and renowned as “Isle of Legends”, while lifestyle has changed since it became a duty free port, it has managed to retain its own identify through the ages. It is still very much the land of rice fields, legends and friendly people.

Make a short stop to visit a functioning rubber estate where you get a close -up view of rubber tapping. See how the tree sap is harvested, to create products such as latex gloves, tires and paint. Along the way, you’ll see scenic paddy fields with groups of buffaloes resting in their muddy ponds. Quaint Malay Kampung (villages) are scattered all over the island.

Visit the Prime Minister’s Gallery, created to house, display and share with the people the various, awards, souvenirs and gifts received by the Prime Minister from world leaders, statesmen as well as prominent Malaysians.

View the local talents of handicrafts at the Cultural Craft Complex. This craft-shopping complex offers visitors the widest range of genuine Malaysian crafts. The abundance of choice among other things includes; basketry, batik paintings, pottery, pewter products and much more. You will even have a chance to view the art of glass blowing.

The word Langkawi is derived from the Malay word for Eagle, and you’ll stop for photos at Eagle Square, where you’ll find a monumental sculpture embracing the seafront in Kuah before heading back to the port.