Picture yourself in a scenic getaway by the beach. You are sitting down by the sunset as you slowly see the sun setting on the vast horizon. The evening is calm and you are simply enjoying the simple beauty and abundance of nature and the golden sea. Maybe instead of the sea, you would like to be more up close with nature and fancy a trek up the forest hill. Are you looking for some good trekking route to take and what to expect during your trip? Perhaps, you are looking to get some shopping done during your trip. Surely, you would like to get some good bargains and quality products while you are at it. Or are you by any chance looking for some good local delicacies?
If any of the above suits you, then you definitely have to continue scrolling down. If you are also planning on visiting Langkawi and are currently looking for some tips, check out what we have to suggest for your memorable trip to this jewel island in Malaysia as well. Worry not, we realise that you are here to enjoy every second of it and we have designed our itinerary to provide you with just that.
Let’s get to our suggested itinerary for the three days you will be spending in Langkawi:
Langkawi Airport - your gateway to an amazing island adventure! (Image Credit: Flickr//Jack)
Day 1 - Gunung Machinchang cable car ride / Night market
Start your arrival trip easy with a relaxing trip on a cable car up the beautiful Gunung Machinchang. Going as high as 708 m above sea level, feast your eyes on the stunning view from atop Gunung Machinchang as you gaze down at the rustic scenery of the city and the vast ocean. You will need to pay an entrance fee for the cable car ride but the fee will also give you access to the newly constructed SkyDome. Live up your fantasy and marvel at the boundless universe all in a single SkyDome adventure. Add in another small RM5 for an adult and RM3 for a child, you will gain further access to the SkyBridge where you will have a full 360-degree view of the mountain and its surrounding forests. Be sure to get snapping and take that photogenic pictures of yours posing at the top of the mountain!
Langkawi Sky Bridge provides an amazing 360 degree view of the beautiful island.
Then, head toward the night market for some good dinner and cultural immersion. The night market usually starts operating at 5:30 P.M. and for every day of the week, different night market will be operating:
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Monday: Ulu Melaka Night Market
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Tuesday: Kedawang Night Market
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Wednesday: Kuah Town Night Market
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Thursday: Bohor Temoyong Night Market
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Friday: Ayer Hangat Night Market
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Saturday: Kuah Town Night Market
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Sunday: Padang Matsirat Night Market
Be sure to not miss out on the crowded atmosphere of the night market and get a taste of the authentic culinary speciality that is uniquely Langkawi.
Delicious and interesting food are abundant in the Langkawi Night Markets!(Image Credit: Flickr//Richard Ooi)
After a full day, you can head home with a full stomach and slowly retire for your next adventure.
Day 2 - Shopping around Langkawi / Pantai Cenang party session
What is Langkawi without some shopping? In fact, aside from its beautiful beaches and towering mountains, shopping might be the next best thing to do in Langkawi. Why? Three words - it’s duty-free! Of course, each store sells a wide and different variety of household needs so you will be able to go on a shopping spree around Langkawi while discovering the hidden nooks and crannies of the island along the way.
Chocolates, perfume, liquer and many more all on duty-free prices at The Zon! (Image Credit: Naturally Langkawi)
To mention a few of them, here are some shops and the kind of items they respectively see:
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Teow Soon Huat Duty-Free Shopping: household commodities, apparel, luggage and bags, groceries, imported tobacco, liquor and confectionery products
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The Zon Shopping Paradise: chocolate, liquor, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, gift and souvenir items, clothing, jewellery, stationery items, watches, branded sunglasses, luggage and bags
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Cenang Mall: pharmacy, supermarket, restaurants and local retail outlets
- Atma Alam Batik Village: batik apparel, songket and batik fabrics, original oil paintings, bags, purses and other handmade crafts
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Coco Valley: Underwater World Langkawi: cocoa products, wine, whiskies and champagnes
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Perniagaan Haji Ismail Group Sdn. Bhd.: kitchenware, apparels, bags, luggage and confectionery products (including brands like Cadbury’s, Hershey’s, Ritter Sports and Toblerone)
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Langkawi Geopark Enterprise: kitsch souvenir, batik apparel, beachwear, beach toys, optical wear and souvenirs
With so many choices to go for, you are sure to find your coveted items sold at a reasonable price here in Langkawi.
Beautiful Cenang Beach during the sunset. (Image Credit: Flickr//Abbas Bari)
Then, as dusk starts rolling in, head to Pantai Cenang to try out that new swimwear you just bought with a dip in the ocean. Or, simply bask yourself to the warm sunlight by the picturesque golden sky as you watch the sun sets and the day turns to night. But it does not end there! You will see that many local stores such as the “Yellow Cafe” and “D’Riff at the Cliff” start to brighten up as music fills the air. Yes, it is the start of the nightlife in Pantai Cenang. So sway your body and chug down that booze as you sway to the beat and have fun throughout the night. Of course, be sure to drink responsibly as well lest you lose your way back to your hotel.
Having drinks by the beach during the sunset. (Image Credit: Flickr//Jørgen Erik Jørgensen)
Day 3 - Street food hunting / Departure
Nasi Lemak - a famous traditional Malaysian dish that's full of flavour! (Image Credit: Flickr//Ian)
On this last day, squeeze in a little time for some quick bites on the local street food before you leave. Look around your neighbourhood for some delicious nasi lemak (coconut rice), pisang goreng (fried bananas), keropok lekor (fish crackers), fried noodles and chicken rice (nasi ayam) sold nearby. When you are all full and ready, leave Langkawi with a happy stomach and amazing memories that you will share with your friends!
Delicious street snacks are an absolute delight in the street markets of Langkawi (Image Credit: Flickr//Wil)
This jewel island of Malaysia is bustling with various attractions and amazing hidden delicacies all for you to try out. Of course, what has been written is but a fraction of what Langkawi could offer you as a whole. If you have more days in Langkawi, visit all things to do in Langkawi article. So be sure to make the best use of your days and visit everything that makes Langkawi unique and amazing.
