Langkawi Island (Pulau Langkawi)
Langkawi lies north of the Straits of Malacca in the southern Andaman Sea near the border between Malaysia and Thailand. Only a few kilometres to the north lies the neighbouring Thai island of Ko Tarutao. The island group's main town, on the main island, is Kuah. Langkawi's highest point is Gunung Raya, rising to 890 m above sea level in the main island's central-eastern area.
From Kuah, there are ferry connections to Satun in southern Thailand, to Penang, to Kuala Kedah and to Kuala Perlis. Langkawi International Airport and the harbour at Telok Ewa lieon the west coast. The whole island has a well developed road network. .
Langkawi remained a sleepy backwater until 1987, when the island was granted tax-free status with the intention of promoting tourism. The island's airport was upgraded and ferry links were increased.
Langkawi remained a sleepy backwater until 1987, when the island was granted tax-free status with the intention of promoting tourism. The island's airport was upgraded and ferry links were increased.
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Today, Langkawi competes with nearby Penang for the title of Malaysia's largest tourist draw. Resorts and 5-star hotels line the beaches and, in the winter high season, direct flights land from as far as Europe and Japan.
Today, Langkawi competes with nearby Penang for the title of Malaysia's largest tourist draw. Resorts and 5-star hotels line the beaches and, in the winter high season, direct flights land from as far as Europe and Japan.
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Langkawi also offers an 'Anna and the King' museum, situated in Oriental Village, created from the props of the movie, which was partly filmed in Langkawi.
Langkawi also offers an 'Anna and the King' museum, situated in Oriental Village, created from the props of the movie, which was partly filmed in Langkawi.
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