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 Langkawi,
part of yet situated just off the coast of Kedah, is actually made up
of 99 islands. The largest of which is Pulau Langkawi, while some of the
others appear to be mere dots in the emerald green ocean when viewed from
the air. Langkawi offers natural attractions unsurpassed by any other
in the region. Those who love a tropical island holiday and a place far
from the maddening crowd will find their haven in Langakawi Island. The
outstanding natural landscapes of the Langkawi Islands proclaim them a
true tropical paradise. Besides its whites sandy beaches and limestone
hills, its lush vegetation filled with exotic flora and fauna would attract
natural lovers.
Local folklore has
it that Langkawi derived its name from the eagle or "helang" as it is
known in the Malay language. "Lang" for short and in old Malay, "kawi"
denotes reddish brown; hence, Langkawi simply means reddish brown eagle.
Where once, a group of 99 islands lay under a curse of a wrongly accused
princess, there is today a new beginning, a new light, and as result a
new budding and thriving holiday hideaway. The Langkawi you see today
has been transformed almost beyond recognition. This is the legendary
island where now major international businessmen meet to form new ventures
and conclude deals whilst relaxing. The curse that lasted for seven generations
can surely be said to have been lifted.
Langkawi International
Airport is serviced by Malaysia Airlines on a daily basis, and by Air
Asia five times a week from Kuala Lumpur. Silk Air also flies regularly
from Singapore. There are international flights direct from Osaka in Japan
and Taipei in Taiwan.
Malayan Railway provides comfortable and
economical rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar and Arau. From
these places, one has to take a taxi or bus to either Kuala Kedah or Kuala
Perlis and then proceed by express ferry to the main island.
Driving has been
much facilitated by the North-South Expressway. Make your way to Kuala
Perlis or Kuala Kedah and then proceed by ferry to the island. There are
also express buses offering comfortable rides to the ferry terminals from
Kuala Lumpur.
Other than cruises
that leave from various ports like Malacca and Port Klang, express ferries
provide daily regular services to Langkawi from both Kuala Perlis and
Kuala Kedah. The journey takes 45 minutes and 1 hour and 15 minutes respectively.
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