Information Island You Need To know In Malaysia
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| Credit Image: Langkawi travel blog |
Langkawi is not a single island. Its is cluster of 99 islands off the western coastline of Malaysia mainland. Actually the are 5 more small islands that remain submerged and can sometimes be seen during lower tide.
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| Langkawi map |
ETYMOLOGY
The name Langkawi is thought to have existed by the early 15th century, although in the 16th century the island of Langkawi was also marked on maps variously as Langa, Langka, Lansura, and Langapura. There are many suggestions for the origin of the name of Langkawi. According to one interpretation, Langkawi means island of the reddish-brown eagle, a Brahminy kite in colloquial Malay. The Malay word for eagle is helang(shortened to lang), and kawi is a red stone used as a chalk to mark goods. This interpretation was used to create the landmark sculpture of an eagle as the symbol of Langkawi at Dataran Helang (Eagle Square) in Kuah.
Tourism
On 1 June 2007, Langkawi Island was given a World Geopark status by UNESCO. Three of its main conservation areas in Langkawi Geopark are Machincang Cambrian Geoforest Park, Kilim Karst Geoforest Park and Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest park (Island of the Pregnant Maiden Lake). These three parks are the most popular tourism area within Langkawi Geopark. In 2014 Unesco allegedly issued a 'yellow card' warning threatening the status of the Geopark.
The Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark status was due for renewal in 2015, of which upon thorough inspection by the appointed Geopark Inspectors, Langkawi was issued the Certificate of Membership dubbed the Green Card by Asia Pacific Geoparks Network, under the auspices of the Global Geopark Network (GGN).
How to get to Pulau Redang
Tourists can enter the island via ferry from Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis and Penang. Or by domestic flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) via Malaysia Airline, Air Asia, Malindo Air.
Langkawi events & festivals 2019
(Subject to change from time to time)
January - Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2019 (7-12 Jan 19)
Febuary - KFC Langkawi International Regatta 2019 (14-17 Feb 19)
March - Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace 19 (26-30 March)
- Le Tour De Langkawi (24 March 19)
April - The Royal Langkawi Cat Show (12-13 Apr 19)
- Golf Langkawi Cup (13 Apr 19)
- FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour (11-14 Apr 19)
- Tuba Trail Run (20 Apr 19)
- 2nd International Dragon Boat Regatta 2019 (27-28 Apr 19)
- Langkawi International Mountain Bike Challenge (April 19)
May - SAHOCA - Langkawi International 7's Rugby (May 19)
Jun - Not in list
July - RunKAWI 2019 (13 Jul 19)
August - Langkai Funride Jamboree (Ogos 19)
- Langkawi International Beach Soccer 2019 (24-29 Aug 19)
- Asian Junior Tennis ATF U14 Langkawi 2019 (Aug 19)
September - Lawn Bowls Mahsuri International Mixed Pair (3-7 Sep 19)
- Langkawi International Extreme Festival (Sep 19)
October - The Langkawi International Bird Festival 2019 (Oct 19)
- IRONMAN Malaysia, Langkawi (26 Oct 19)
November - Royal Kedah Muaythai Championship (1-2 Nov 19)
- Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta 2019 (Nov 19)
- Oceanman Langkawi 2019 (30 Nov 19)
- Sail Malaysia Passage (Nov 19)
December - Langkawi International Jetski Championship (Dec 19)
#Credit information:https://www.lada.gov.my/
(26-30 March 2019)
Please get me the hotel!!!!!
Langkawi in Malaysia is one of family destinations in Southeast Asia. There are few choices of where to stay in Langkawi. If you like to be close to a choice of restourants. Look at Langkawi hotels in Telaga Harbour Park or Pantai Cenang, more hotels you can get in Langkawi dont worry about that.
List of Hotels 5 star
1. The Andaman Hotel $$$$$
2. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel $$$$$
3. The Danna Langkawi $$$$$
4. The Westin Langkawi $$$$$
5. The St. Regis Langkawi $$$$$
#And more hotel in Langkawi you can find in Agoda Online Booked 😃
More photo of Langkawi Island
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| Langkawi Sky Bridge |
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| Eagle Statue at Kuah, Langkawi |
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| Main town on Langkawi |
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| Pulau Payar Snorkeling |
Next posting i will review my own visit to Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace 2019
(LIMA 19)(26-30 March 2019)
