Pantai Pasir Tengkorak, Langkawi

L A N G K A W I

Tanjung Rhu Langkawi

Tanjung Rhu is located at the northern-most tip of Pulau Langkawi, about 22km from Kuah town by way of Air Hangat. You can also drive the longer way via the Teluk Ewa coastal road or the inner road that passes Ulu Melaka.

The place can sometimes be deafeningly quiet – just the prescription for tangled nerves. First look gives the feeling that you are no more in Langkawi, but you still are. The wide sloping beach looks gentle and tame but in reality the undercurrents here can be quite unforgiving. Stay close to the shore.

The beautiful beach is fringed by casuarina trees, hence the name. The most prominent feature which has appeared in countless postcards and photos is the rocky outcrop of Pulau Chabang. You can walk over to the island when the tide is out, but please remember to hasten back before it returns.

The many rocky islands that dot the whole area is worth exploring. Boats can be hired for such a trip. Then there are those subterranean caverns that have made Langkawi one fantastic place for cave exploration. Take your pick of Gua Teluk Udang, Gua Siam and Gua Teluk Dedap if you dont fancy visiting the much talked-about Gua Cerita. The tidal creek behind the beach area is mostly made up of mangrove forests. This is where the boats used for island hopping and fishing trips in these parts are moored.

Tanjung Rhu is not especially obvious as a fishing settlement but the area has long been used as a base for fishing boats. Nowadays besides servicing the tourists, the locals also indulge in aquaculture – keeping fishes such as siakap (sea bass) and kerapu (garoupa).

Two very up market hotels have a ‘monopoly’ of the prime stretch of beach here. The older Tanjung Rhu Resort being the pioneer and quite recently, the Four Seasons Langkawi Resort. Unfortunately, however, for the convenience of well-heeled tourists, locals and non-hotel guests are not allowed to saunter on to the hotel beach fronts, although legally they can’t do so, as beaches belong to the state.

Two rows of wooden shops at the end of the road sell cheap clothing, souvenirs and local foods. Lookout for the mee gulung, once very popular in Langkawi. This is actually noodles wrapped in omelette and served in soup. Five-star fine dining is available at both resorts.

Seven Wells Waterfall - Telaga Tujuh

Location: To see where it is, open the Overview Map and look for

("telaga" = wells,
"tujuh" = seven)

This waterfall, situated near to Telaga Harbour is considered by many to be the most beautiful waterfall on Langkawi & has one of the legends of Langkawi associated with it. It is said that the wells, or pools at the very top of the falls are where Fairies come to bathe.

Approaching from Pantai Kok you find a small car park which has a RM2 charge for cars & RM1 for bikes, there are also a number of small shops selling drinks, clothing & food.

From here you can either take the steps on the right hand side of the shops or walk up the very steep incline of the service road to get to the steps that will take you down to the base of the waterfall itself, where the pools provide welcome relief for tired feet & kids love to splash about.

For the more intrepid, you can take the 638 steps through the rain forest to the top of the waterfall & will be rewarded by the beautiful views across to Burau Bay & Pantai Kok.

This climb is fairly tiring so you may need to make use of the rest areas provided & just relax & listen to the sounds of the forest while you catch your breath. Once at the top the seven wells become apparent & you may even wish to bathe there yourself & use the natural rock slides which are suitable for kids of all ages.

Cable Car Ride, Langkawi Island

Langkawi Pantai Cenang

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Underwater World Langkawi

Underwater World Langkawi is one of the largest marine and fresh water aquaria in South East Asia. Since the start of its operation on 26 August 1995, it has become one of the must visit tourist destinations in Langkawi and has attracted a large number of foreign as well as local tourists.

The concept and theme of Underwater World Langkawi are geared towards Knowledge, Education and Entertainment. It is built to raise awareness on the importance of conserving our precious aquatic life forms, thus creating understanding of the deep and inseparable bond between man and nature.

Unique to Underwater World Langkawi is the gigantic 15-meter long walk-through tunnel consisting of 500,000 liter seawater which houses many big fishes and sea creatures including the Giant Green Turtle.

Other attractions include the Freshwater Fish Section, the Seashell Display, the Koi Pond, the Mini Reptilian and Invertebrate Section, the Coral Reef Section and the Poisonous and Venomous Creatures Section.

The 34,701 square foot oceanarium is located adjacent to a shopping centre and the Neptune Caf�. Visitors are thus provided with a one-stop shopping, eating and entertainment package, all of which are available within one area.

A new building (with 60,000 sq. ft built-up area) which displays Tropical Rainforest, Temperate and Sub-Antarctic Ecosystems, and a three-dimensional (3D) theatre with a 200-seating capacity will be opened to the public in early 2005. The Sub-Antarctic Ecosystem Display includes a spectacular �penguinarium� with an underwater tunnel for visitors to view swimming penguins.

Tel:	604-955 6100
Open Hour:	Daily: 10.00am - 6.00pm
Entrance Fee:	Adult - RM38.00
	Child - RM28.00

Langkawi Wildlife Park

Langkawi Wildlife Park was formerly known as the Langkawi Bird Park. It features more than 2,500 birds from 150 exotic birds species.

At this wildlife park, you can see hundreds of exotic birds in the beautifuly-landscaped spacious enclosures. A new extension on the left and rear portion of the Langkawi Wildlife Park has been done to increase the exhibition area.

The new extension on the left is dedicated for a selection of other species of wildlife.

Thick Billed Green Bird
At the Langkawi Wildlife Park, you'll be amazed by hundreds of colourful birds through a walk-thru parakeet house. There are the Macaw Courtyard, Flamingo Pond and so many more!

Watch out also for the clever impersonations of the Cockatoo and Mynah. They're so clever!

The new extension at the back portion of the showcase areas, houses a huge display of rare crafted and raw crystals from Brazil and China. These crystals are dazzling!

And, the best thing is the crystal ornaments are available for sale!

Visiting this crystal showcase area will definitely enrich your knowledge of crystals. The attentive and friendly staff will transfer the knowledge on the curative and therapeutic properties of crystals to you! That's invaluable.

Besides the exotic birds, the wildlifes and the amazing crystals, you can also taste a wide variety of Chinese teas of different grades! There is a traditional Chinese tea kiosk at the Langkawi Wildlife Park offering you a tea pleasure.

Feeling hungry after hours at the Langkawi Wildlife Park? Look for a restaurant near the entrance of the wildlife park. This restaurant serves snacks and full meals. It is also a duty-free shopping area that sells a wide-range of items, including wines, spirits and leather products.