Assalamualaikum.. well you guys know dat i lived in Langkawi right..
dis are some of the beautiful places you can go there...
GUA CERITA, CAVE OF LEGENDS
No time spent in Langkawi is complete without a visit to
what is literally the “cave of legends” or Gua Cerita. Located near Tanjung
Rhu, the Gua Cerita sits on the water so you will need to charter a boat and
have a tour guide in tow to reach the cave. The natural rock outside of the
cave is said by the locals to resemble a sleeping princess.
The fable
behind this sleeping princess is that, in ancient times, Rome and China agreed
to marry their royal families to create a superpower. However, a mythical
phoenix thought the power would be too great for the world to handle, so he
abducted the Chinese princess and hid her in this cave to stop the marriage,
and she perished. During a battle shortly thereafter, the Roman prince fell
overboard a boat and died, but his body and spirit floated to this cave, where
his spirit wed the spirit of the Chinese princess.
KUAH JETTY
The area
around Kuah Jetty offers a superb view of the sea, with waves that wash over
natural rock formations. This is one of Langkawi’s secrets that’s not
everyone’s cup of tea. Kuah isn’t renowned for its beaches, and there aren’t
really any tourist groups that scale the edge of the Kuah Jetty. Look for
someone who knows the area and prepare to drive to the edge of an uphill road
and walk a bit before you get to the rocks and view of the sea.
BEACHES
With 99
islands, it is little secret that there are stunning beaches for the sunbather
and the tourist who likes to swim in the sea. Langkawi Island is one of the
most famous beaches in the area, and Pantai Cenang is another tourist trap that
still boasts an impressive coastline.
However, if
you’re looking for the beaches that have smaller crowds, try Pantai Kok and
Datai Bay. Pantai Kok is the “insider’s secret.” There are inviting bistros and
docked yachts, but the crowd is smaller than back on the main island. Datai Bay
is much more remote and natural. Either one is definitely worth a stop.
PULAU PAYAR ABYSSAL PARK SCUBA DIVING
There are
few things more clandestine than the seas surrounding Langkawi. If swimming
through the waters is something that appeals to you, there are plenty of places
on the islands that offer tours. Pulau Payar Abyssal Park is home to some of
the most colourful reefs, which are billions of years old, and a variety of
tropical schools of fish. Bring along an underwater camera. The rainbow of
colours you encounter under the sea here has to be seen to be believed.
TELAGA TUJUH WATERFALLS, SEVEN WELLS
In Gunung
Mat Cincang, you’ll find the Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, also known as “the seven
wells.” Stunning flora surround seven natural pools said in local legend to be
the choice bathing grounds of faeries. The public is allowed to bathe in the
pools, or to view them from the top or the bottom. In order to view the pools
from the top, you have to climb 300 stone steps—watch out for slippery
surfaces—but you won’t have to compete with as many people to see the sights.
TASIK DAYANG BUNTING, PREGNANT MAIDEN
LAKE
Located in
Pulau Dayang Bunting is Tasik Dayang Bunting, or “pregnant maiden lake.” As one
of the most legendary Langkawi secrets, Tasik Dayang Bunting is said to be the
home of a white crocodile that not only brings luck to those who swim in the
lake, but even makes barren women able to conceive children once more—at least
according to local legend. However, since it is a popular tourist spot, get
there early in the day to avoid crowds.
There are lots more.. but this is for now.. :)
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