Langkawi means 'many beautiful islands'. The island lies in the Andaman Sea, 30km off the mainland coast of northwest Malaysia. It is known as "The Jewel of Kedah" because it is the pride of Kedah state. The ideal time to visit is between November and April, as the island is neither dry nor rainy. Therefore, visitors can properly enjoy the beaches on the island.|Langkawi Cable Car is a cable car offering rides with sweeping views. Payar Island offers snorkeling and scuba diving among coral reefs. Pantai Cenang is a beach with quaint, picturesque chalets and parasailing. Art in Paradise is a museum which features 3D murals and paintings. Temurun Waterfall is a forest with a cascading 3-tier waterfall. Seven Wells Waterfall is a beautifully scenic waterfall with natural pools. Beras Terbakar is a historic site where natives burnt their rice crop to foil Siamese invaders. Langkawi Duck Tours is a favoured spot for duck lovers and placid boat rides. Tiger! Tiger! Langkawi is an animal park which lets you view tigers from up close. Pantai Kok Langkawi is a tranquil beach with scenic views. Other popular beaches on the island include Pantai Tengah, Datai Bay and Pulau Tepor. Lookout Point, Langkawi is a scenic spot with a panoramic view of the island. Elephant Adventures includes elephant rides through a lush jungle. Bv Langkawi Homestay, Pantai Cenang and Upsidow Langkawi are other popular attractions for tourists. The Machincang Cambrian Geoforest Park, Kilim Karst Geoforest Park and the Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park are the three parks contained within Langkawi Geopark. Datai Bay has a combination of forests and sea, with white sandy beaches near dense forests. Snorkeling is a popular activity on the island.|
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