Pulau Payar Marine Park

The Pulau Payar Marine Park is located in the northern part of the Straits of Malacca, off Kuala Kedah. It is about 20 nautical miles south of Langkawi and approximately 40 nautical miles north of Penang. Consisting of four islands, it was declared a marine park in 1985. Pulau Payar, together with smaller islands of Pulau Kaca, Lembu and Segantang form of the park. It was the first marine park to be established off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and studied by WWF have documented 36 genera of hard coral, 92 other marine invertebrates and 45 genera of fish species.

For most tourist, a day trip to the park is the only option. It can be accessed by boat from jetties in Kuah on Langkawi Island (one hour), Kuala Kedah on the mainland (1 hour 40 minutes), Kuala Perlis (45 minutes) and from Penang (75 minutes).

The best times to visit the park are from October to March although it can be visited throughout the year.

At Payar there are four beaches sloping off with hard corals to depths of 10m to 15m. Rocky shores and bays with depths averaging 15m to 20. offer lots of soft corals and anemones. The southwestern end of the island is home to some beautiful coral gardens with lots of soft multi-hued corals. Sea ferns, sea squirts, feather starfish, anemones, rainbow runners and ghost fish are also very common.

Payar also has a visitors' center, hiking trails, gazebos, barbecue pits and restroom facilities.

Those who do not dive or snorkel can still view the spectacular underwater domain from Malaysia's first and only underwater observation chamber. Your hotel or local tour operator will be able to arrange the day trip for you. Except for staff of the Fisheries Department, no one else lives on the island of Payar. There is no accommodation for visitors on the islands.

For a great selection of places to stay with discount prices visit Langkawi Hotels for more information.

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Maritime Segment Open To Public Throughout LIMA 09

LANGKAWI, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The maritime segment of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 09) will be open to the public for the first time from Dec 1 to 5 to encourage more visitors to the exhibition.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said previously, the segment was only open to the public on the last day of the exhibition.
"We have discussed with the organisers of LIMA 09, and they had agreed to give members of the public the opportunity (to visit the maritime segment) to raise the number of visitors to the maritime segment," he said at a media conference after observing the preparations at the venue of the exhibition at Awana Porto Malai and Mahsuri International Exhibition Hall, here Tuesday.
Participation for the maritime segment rose to 94 ships and boats at the static maritime show at the Awana Porto Malai, compared with 71 ships in 2007.
He said that the people would be able to see the first Malaysian submarine, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman at the LIMA 09.
Meanwhile, Zahid said for the aerospace show, it would be the same as the previous ones where it would be open to the public on the last day of LIMA 09.
He said a discussion would be held with the organisers to reduce the ticket price (original price is RM20) to encourage more visitors to come.
He said the aerospace show was expected to attract much attention with the emergence of the Apache helicopters and the F-16 fighter jets belonging to the Singapore Air Force, aircraft from the United States Air Force, Royal Brunei Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
To date, more than 300 companies from 24 countries had confirmed their participation at LIMA 09.
-- BERNAMA

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Awana Porto Malai

It's official Langkawi is paradise. Clear waters, beautiful hotels and of course the fact that it is duty-free just makes it all the sweeter.

Although a tourist hotspot, it is not overcrowded nor is it too overly commercialised. Four days in Langkawi leaves one just hankering for more.

It was this reporter's third visit to the island and this time, residence was at Awana Porto Malai, a premier 4-star resort destination.

Built on 14 acres of reclaimed land, the hotel even has its own private marina, for the rich and famous to dock, perhaps!

The resort is especially handy for those who are sticklers for privacy straight off the yacht and into the hotel. It doesn't get anymore private than that!

Arriving at the hotel on a Tuesday afternoon, the weather was not quite as hoped. Unfortunately for those who might have hoped to get a healthy tan on the island that week, the gods seemed to be favouring rain.

So anyone in their miniscule clothing was freezing their butts off. No use sun-tanning when it was raining, so perhaps a tour of the resort would be nice?

Stepping into the room was a pleasant surprise. The room was really big and airy, not one of those 'space conserving, modern design' nonsense we see so much of nowadays.

One of the best features is the fact that the windows were huge and they gave a beautiful view of the ocean. Some of the furniture though, were slightly worn out, which is normal for a hotel which has been around for more than a decade.

It also gives Awana Porto Malai that nostalgic touch After checking out the room (and bathroom, which was satisfactory), it was time for the tour. From the spa to the dining outlets, even though it was not oozing luxury, the place had a quaint charm about it, and they even had a gift shop located along the boardwalk that does not charge cutthroat prices!

What makes it really different from the other hotels though, is that it does not only cater to tourists who are there for leisure but it also has meeting facilities and is equipped for conferences and exhibitions.

Since the hotel was built on reclaimed land and had a marina, it lacked a beach. A hotel in langkawi without a beach? Well, there are big plans in store for Awana.

'The beach issue' will be solved sometime end of this year or early next year as the management is getting the rights to the island located across the hotel which will be converted into a private beach for the hotel guests.

Yeah, that's right. Forget beaches. Awana will soon have an island of its own! There will be deck chairs and even a bar located on the island and there will be regular ferry trips provided by Awana from the hotel to the island.

Pity this trip was a little too early, but maybe later is fine. Also in the pipeworks is a new entertainment joint located on the resort, called Eagle Rock Cafe. With a live band, food and drinks, it is set to be 'the' place to be.

After the tour, it was time for dinner. Now, hotel food has always fallen into the cliche of being expensive and not all that great.

However, Awana Porto Malai did not disappoint. Dinner that night was at Villa Rossi, an Italian restaurant tucked away into a quiet corner of the hotel. As you step into the restaurant, you may feel like you have been transported back in time.

The ambience made for a quiet romantic dinner and the quaint setting of the restaurant and the glow of warm lighting sets the mood for love (yeah, yeah...but its true!). The set dinner goes for RM60.

It consists of a salad, soup, main course and dessert which is great value for money and absolutely delicious. The presentation for the dessert was a true masterpiece. Fortunately, the taste was not disappointing either.

After some good food and rest, there was island hopping the next day. Having to set out at 9.30am meant that one had to wake up at 8.30am. After getting ready and slathering on about 5 million SPFs worth of sunblock, you'd be ready for island hopping. Oops, breakfast first.

Of all the things at Awana, the buffet breakfast was the low point. It lacked in variety. There was an omelette station but the line was moving at a snail's pace.

There were some beef bacon which looked like they had seen better days and the usual baked beans normal breakfast stuff. Now, off to island hop!

The sunblock was pretty redundant, as it was overcast and drizzling. First stop was Dayang Bunting. Within that island there is a freshwater lake, supposedly with magical properties. Don't take a swim in the lake, especially if you are not ready for kids.

No, it doesn't mean you get to have sex on the island. Legend has it that women who go dipping in the lake will increase their fertility rate! Some claim that the water's pH level will influence the pH level of the woman's body, making it very susceptible to... well, conception.

The mystery of the island is also that no matter what, the water level of the lake has never dropped. If you are planning to go to this island, one word of warning monkeys. They are everywhere and they pick your pockets, bags and whatever belongings you have.

If you are wearing bright colours (its Langkawi! Everyone wears bright colours here), the monkeys will love you. If you feed them, you are a masochist asking for punishment.

The rest of the island hopping involved watching the boatmen feed the eagles as well as a stop on another island where one can indulge in watersports or just a tad of sun-tanning or swimming.

Returning to the hotel after a tiring morning, the Javanese inspired Spa seemed to be calling this reporter. Currently running a promotion of a discounted price of 40 per cent, it was just too much for a girl to resist. Book the two-hour 'ancient healing experience' as it was heaven!

A massage, body scrub as well as body mask and a traditional herbal drink proved to be a great pick-me-up.
It was then time for dinner at Zest, another restaurant at the hotel. There were tables set on the boardwalk and dinner was complemented with a beautiful view of the sea.

Seeing that it was the start of the 'seafood galore' promotion, our dinner consisted of grilled prawns, lobster
thermidor, soft-shelled-crab and squid. The food was excellent and a special recommendation would be the grilled tiger prawns.

The prawns were enormous, fresh and sweet. Grilling it brought out the natural flavour of the crustacean, which was a very good flavour indeed and it was very reasonably priced.

The last two days in Langkawi were spent in a flurry. First, a rush to Kuah town which was a RM28 ride away from Awana to buy duty-free stuff.

Then, taking a walk along Pantai Cenang, a RM12 ride away from the hotel, to pick seashells (all of 12). Lunch was in a cafe called Yellow Cafe along the beach which must be visited if you're ever in Langkawi.

It had couches and cushions as well as hanging chairs. A nice place to be and the food was good too! To sum it up, Langkawi is a laid-back town for some rest, relaxation and an all-round good time. Would Awana Porto Malai be recommended as a place to stay? Definitely.

The hotel is rustic and while not overtly indulgent, it is sufficient and you probably get more value than you pay for. With the new 'private beach' and entertainment spot, Awana Porto Malai is set to be the hotel to watch out for on the island!

For details and information on their meeting and exhibition facilities, check out www.awana.com.my or http://mice.awana.com.my.

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Island Of The Pregnant Mermaid

Pulau Dayang Bunting (Island Of The Pregnant Mermaid) is the second largest island of the Langkawi archipelago, second only to Pulau Langkawi itself. Located at a distance of about 17.6 km from Kuah Town, Pulau Dayang Bunting is accessible from Kuah Jetty or Pantai Cenang through a 15 minute boat ride.

The island derives its name from Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden), the largest lake on Langkawi. The lake and the island are shrouded in legend. Tales of Mambang Sari and Mat Teja's ill-fated love story loom over one's mind as one cools off in the scintillating waters of the lake. The story of Mat Teja's courtship of his beloved and their sweet romantic endeavors take the tourists back into the world of nymphs and genies. Their love child did not survive long and the anguished mother bid her son farewell. The child is believed to have assumed the form of a white crocodile as she placed him in his watery grave. This crocodile guards the lake till date, natives hold, and is said to appear only to the pure at heart. Mambang Sari, overflowing with maternal affection and distraught at such a fortuity, blessed the waters that took her son into their fold with magical qualities. Since then, the natives believe that a sip of the waters of Tasik Dayang Bunting endows fertility to any childless woman.

Gua Langsir (Cave of the Banshee), located on the western shore of the island, is another major attraction of the island. The natives superstitiously believe the existence of a banshee haunting the interiors of this dark cave. However the name may also be associated with the banshee like wail created by the howling of the wind. Many attribute this wail purely to the acoustics of the cave. Thousands of bats are known to inhabit this cave. The Gua Langsir is located stop a 91 m limestone hillock, about 8 km north of the only jetty. This jetty has been fashioned in a small cove to aid tourists alight their boats before proceeding to explore the Pulau Dayang Bunting.

Pulau Dayang Bunting is famed for the mangrove swamplands and the dense tropical rainforests it encompasses. A vast variety of birds such as the kite, woodpecker, hornbill, drongo and kingfisher nest here and Pulau Dayang Bunting the ornithologist's Eden.

Langkawi Map

Langkawi Map

The Langkawi Island lie in the Andaman sea , just 30 kilometers off the Kedah coast. There are 99 island in the Langkawi group most of which are uninhabited or sparsely populated. The largest and most developed island - known as Langkawi - is the focal point for most visitors. Traditionally the islanders have relied upon the farming and fishing industries for their livelihood, but in 1987 they were awarded Duty Free status, and the subsequent increase in visitors has promoted tourism to the point of being the islands largest industry.

The natural scenic beauty of Langkawi is still its main attraction however. It has splendid beaches, cascading waterfalls and virgin rainforest. These natural attractions coupled with picturesque fishing villages, rolling rice field and the more recent shopping and entertainment facilities combine to create an atmosphere of enjoyment and relaxation.

Getting To Langkawi

Accessible by boat from Kuala Perlis (30 km) and Kuala Kedah (51 km) or you could choose to fly here. Malaysia Airlines has daily flights from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and Singapore. From Thailand accessible by boat from Satun Thailand. It will be only 45 mins trip. Satun is only an hour ride from Hatnyai.

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Langkawi's designated Duty Free Port

Duty Free

Langkawi's designated Duty Free Port status makes shopping here quite fun and very popular. It carries the largest selection. Enjoying duty free status within Malaysia makes Langkawi a great place to pick up some superb bargains during your holiday, although it is neither as cheap, nor is there as much variety as you will find in Kuala Lumpur. There is a large mall called Langkawi Fair, where you can pick up the best bargains, and one of the best places to go shopping for luxury goods is the Langkawi Parade, where you can browse the high-end boutiques. For souvenir hunting, it's a good idea to wander through the markets along the harbour front and pick up locally produced handicrafts such as Langkawi Craft Complex..
Let's check out what is on sale now!

7 Top Beaches in Malaysia

Perhentian Islands: You could argue that when Leonardo Di Caprio chose to shoot his movie “The Beach” in Thailand, he was not familiar with the stunning Perhentian Islands! Just off the east coast of Malaysia in North East Terengganu are two islands which are known as Perhentian Islands. They are a massive hit with tourists now due to their silver sandy beaches and their crystal clear blue waters. Perhentian Islands is arguably one of the most beautiful places on this earth.

Redang Island: Not far from Perhentian Islands is that of Redang. In total it comprises nine smaller islands. Among the east coast islands this is the largest and arguably the most developed too. Designated as a marine park it’s a fantastic place for divers and snorkelers to enjoy the collection of coral reefs and various marine life.

Langkawi Island: If you have heard about Malaysia as a tourist then you will also have heard about Langkawi. Langkawi Island is actually made up of ninety nine smaller islands and is host to some of the most luxurious hotels in all Malaysia. UNESCO recently awarded Langkawi Island with “geopark” status. For the tourist to Kuala Lumpur its only around forty minutes traveling distance so there is no excuse not to visit!

Pangkor Laut Island : Off the coast of Perak State, north of Selangor , lies a cluster of fabulous islands with unquestionably some of the best coves and beaches on the western coast of peninsular Malaysia. Among them, two islands predominate in terms of accessibility, infrastructure and development - the largest island, Pangkor and her sister Pangkor Laut. Upon the island of Pangkor Laut is the Pangkor Laut Resort which is renowned as one of the best hotels in Malaysia, if not the world. It has won a number of awards over the past decade and for this alone the islands are well worth a visit!

Tioman Island: This place is popular for its beautiful soft and sandy beaches, where a great collection of underwater creatures and coral reefs can be found. It is a magnificent location to go snorkeling and even hiking, and while you are there you can stay at the Japamala Resort.

Rawa Island: Only a few miles from Tioman Island and offering similar luxuries is that of Rawa Island. This is privately owned and there is only one hotel on the island which may seem very limiting. However, its very exclusive and somewhat untouched.

Sipadan Island: Rated as one of the top five diving spots in the world, Sipadan Island is situated just off the coast of Sabah, Borneo - Malaysia’s eastern island, and previously known as North Borneo. The island did have a reputation as being a hunting ground for pirates but now its known not for its piracy but for its wonderful and luxurious beauty

Swettenham International Ship Terminal To Boost State Economy

The official opening of the new international passenger ship terminal at the Swettenham Pier International Cruise Terminal in February is expected to attract more tourists to Penang and thereby boost the state economy.

Chairman of the Penang Port Commission (PPC), Tan Cheng Liang, said the terminal, which has just been constructed and is under trials, could receive bigger cruise ships with tonnage up to 70,000 tonnes compared to the old terminal that could only receive ships up to 25,000 tonnes.

With the capabilty of the terminal to receive bigger ships, Tan said, the number of ship passengers staying over in Penang was expected to double.

"In 2008, 1,770 international and domestic ships brought in 621,559 passengers into Penang Port and if each passenger spent RM200 each, imagine the income that can be generated through this tourism sector," she told a news conference after welcoming passengers of the luxury cruise ship 'Superstar Libra' which made its maiden visit to the terminal here on Friday.

Superstar Libra, 216m in length with a gross weight of 42,276 tonnes and able to carry 1,472 passengers, is scheduled to stop at the terminal every two weeks.

Tan said the maiden visit of the cruise ship was not only as trial visit but was a symbol of the emergence of a new landmark in Penang.
Beside Superstar Libra other cruise ships expected to visit the terminal are the Superstar Virgo, the AIDAcara, the Amusement, and the biggest cruise ship in the world, the Queen Mary, in February.

"Besides that, the terminal also has facilities for passenger ferries that provide services between Penang and Langkawi and between Penang and Medan, Indonesia," she said.
The 15,000 sq. feet terminal also has new three-storey building that house Customs and Immigration offices, quarantine area and parking space for 18 buses and 48 taxis.
It also has 400m wharves and two dolphins for ships to berth.

The jetty was built since 2005 with a cost of RM65 million and can handle 100,000 passengers a day compared to the present one that handle 50,000 a day.
Before luxury cruise ships had to drop anchor away from the jetty and boats had to be used to transport passengers to land.
-- BERNAMA

Ferry Schedule for Langkawi

From Penang (Book Online)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes

Type	Adult	Child (3-11 yrs)	Infant (Below 2yrs)
One way	RM 60	RM 45	RM 25
Return	RM 115	RM 85	RM 50

 

Departure from Penang	Departure from Langkawi
0815	1430 via Pulau Payar
0830 via Pulau Payar	1715

 

Now you can book Penang - Langkawi ferry ticket at our website.

From Kuala Kedah
Duration: Approximately 1 hours 45 minutes

 

Type	Adult	Child (3-11 yrs)
One way	RM 23	RM 17
Return	RM 46	RM 34

 

Departure from Kuala Kedah	Departure from Langkawi
0715	0730
0800	0830
0830	0930
0930	1000
1030	1030
1130	1130
1200	1230
1330	1330
1430	1430
1530	1500
1630	1530
1700	1600
1730	1630
1800	1730
1900	1830
	1900

 

From Kuala Perlis
Duration: Approximately 1 hours 15 minutes

Type	Adult	Child (3-11 yrs)
One way	RM 18	RM 13
Return	RM 36	RM 26

Departure from Kuala Perlis	Departure from Langkawi
0730	0730
0800	0830
0900	0900
1000	1000
1030	1100
1130	1130
1230	1230
1300	1300
1400	1430
1430	1500
1600	1600
1630	1700
1730	1730
1800	1800
1900	1830
	1900

From Satun(Thailand)
Duration: Approximately 1 hours 15 minutes

Type	Adult	Child (3-11 yrs)
One way	RM 30 (BAHT 300)	RM 23 (BAHT 230)
Return	RM 60 (BAHT 600)	RM 46 (BAHT 460)

 

Departure from Satun (Thailand Time)	Departure from Langkawi (Malaysia Time)
0900	1100
1300	1330
1600	1700

LANGKAWI ISLAND ADVENTURES

Langkawi Island Adventures

Wow, time is flying by! I looked at when I wrote last, and it was already over a week ago! I knew that as soon as I started working hard again and felt busy, that life would start to fly by! I can't believe its already mid November. And the rest of the month is going to go by faster than I'd like I think!
LANGKAWI
This past weekend I went to the island of Langkawi. It was like a proper 2 day Spring Break! One of the biggest perks about being in this part of the world is that you can be surrounded by big city life, dirty streets, loud buses flying by, and trash all over the streets, and then in 1 hour by flight, you can be in paradise! I found myself in paradise again this past weekend! Langkawi was beautiful and in my opinion, 10 times better than Tioman. Although Tioman is known around the world for its snorkling, Langkawi is more my style when it comes to a get-away! The island is quite large, so there is a lot to do. I heard of all the amazing things we could've done, but 2 days wasn't quite enough time to fit that in!
My roommates had asked if I wanted to go with the to the island the week I moved in, and my first question was, "Are other girls going as well?" They responded, "Yeah definitely". So i was like, "I'm in!" Of course boys are not going to have the same priorities as I will on an island vacation (working on my tan) so I need other girls there to hang out with! Well turns out, there were other girls that went, but they weren't particularily friendly so that was unfortunate. But, the guys were so much fun. I felt like their sister all weekend. I felt at home because they teased me and never let me get away with very seldom stupid things that I'd say. I had so much fun with them. And let me tell you, they know how to party.  The island has proper roads, which Tioman didnt, and there were so many restaurants and different beach bars, etc. But I can't compare Langkawi really to anywhere else I've been. Its not like beaches in FL, nor Mexico. But I loved it. It would be so easy for me to stay there for a week at least. I hope to make it back to the Island again, maybe before Christmas.

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WELCOME TO LIMA'09

THE WORLD'S PREMIER MARITIME & AEROSPACE EXHIBITION

Malaysia is once again proud to play host to the 10th edition of the LIMA Exhibition, which will be held from 1 – 5 December 2009 in Langkawi.

The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition is the premier destination for aerospace and maritime manufacturers targeting the Asia Pacific growth markets. For nearly 20 years, LIMA has been serving exhibitor needs by assembling key decision makers from the defence, enforcement and civil sectors.

SHOWCASING THE LATEST DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY

LIMA '09 will attract thousands of senior government officials, military representatives and industry professionals to see manufacturers and suppliers displaying leading defence solutions.
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Pulau Langkawi-my favourite Holiday destination

 

I love Pulau Langkawi. It’s one of the most beautiful Island in the world, and also a duty free Island. I’ve been there few times -prefer to go by ferry so that I can get a closer look at d beautiful Andaman Sea on the way there. The water is so green and the atmostphere is so calm. Famous for it’s beautiful scenery as well as 99 other small sounding islands, Langkawi gets visitors from all over the world. Pantai Cenang is one of the most popular spots -and it’s the most ‘happening’ place in the island too.*wink*

Anyway on most of my visits I prefer to stay at Pantai Tengah -which is not far from Pantai Cenang , and more peaceful and quiet. I am not a party animal -so that’s explaining why I prefer these places. I’ve once stayed at Temoyong, which is quite secluded and has fantastic views. Wherever I stay -other than holiday, I love shopping in Langkawi. Because of it’s duty free status -you can get plenty of things , among others ~chocolocates, clothing, household items which includes corelle : ) much cheaper than the main lain. Not forgetting cigarettes and liquor. So it’s a shopping heaven for people like me ~ does does not please my other’s half  very much , though ,he he.

Food are relatively cheap too..specially seafood -they are fresh and there are plenty of sea food restaurans surrounding the island. You can take the cable car up to Gunung Macincang, go snorkeling, fishing and hire boats to get to those small islands -they are so amazing and beautiful ~ you wont regret.  Transportations are cheap  if you hire a car -but the secret is dont go during long public holiday i.e festives seasopn like Chinese New Year, Hari raya and school holidays and also end of the year -prices will definately go up-both accomodations and hiring cars -yo definately have to go deeper in your pocket.

To go to Langkawi you can take a flight straight from KL or any other place in the world -it’s realtively cheaper to go by air from KLIA now. Or you can also drive up to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis, and take the boat from these two places. The journey is shorter from Kuala Perlis -about 45 minutes, but would be slightly longer from Kuala Kedah. Cars are available for rent at both place -airport and the Jeti. You have to bargain for best price. Used to pay for RM70 per day for a brand new Nissan Sentra . So do your homework .  You can get a luxury car at a relatively great price here -being a duty free place again -that is. So the idea of having a bridge connecting Pulau Langkawi and the mainland wont be that  great, right -it will probably be like Penang -which use to be duty free once -when I was very little.

A recommended holiday destination in a Malaysia -A must!

My favourite lunch place in ”Kuah town”

 

Love this place. Beautiful Thai restaurant owned by an ever smiling and sweet Thai Muslim lady who is mostly seen in the restaurant most days.
We often stop by Wan Thai for lunch at least once during our trips to Langkawi. It's good value for money, it's truly good Thai food and the service is always friendly. Two persons can eat well for RM70 (meal and drinks).
Our fave dishes here must be the otak-otak in coconut. We order this dish all the time. It's rich and flavourful, with enough seafood like prawns, squid and fish in a creamy and mild spiced curry base that's redolent of fresh coconut cream. Great with steamed rice.
The other dishes are commendable too....their Tomyam Seafood Soup is not too spicy, very well done unlike other places which get their spice levels wrong.
Don't forget to try their mango ice blended drinks. Thick and full of mango chunks.
Also, their Thai desserts are good too..... try them all. ;-) Yummy.

أحب هذا المكان. جميلة التايلاندية مطعم يملكه أحد على الإطلاق وهو يبتسم والحلو التايلاندية المسلمين سيدة هي في معظمها ينظر في مطعم في معظم الأيام.
نحن غالبا ما تتوقف من قبل وان التايلاندية لتناول طعام الغداء على الأقل مرة واحدة خلال رحلاتنا إلى لانكاوي. انها قيمة جيدة مقابل المال ، انها حقا جيدة التايلاندية الغذاء والخدمة هي دائما ودية. شخصين يمكن أن تأكل جيدا لRM70 (وجبات الطعام والمشروبات).
أطباقنا فف هنا يجب أن يكون otak - otak في جوز الهند. نحن من اجل هذا الطبق في كل وقت. انها غنية ولذيذ ، مع ما يكفي من المأكولات البحرية مثل الجمبري والحبار والأسماك في قاعدة دسمة وخفيفة متبل الكاري هذا عابق من القشدة الطازجة جوز الهند. كبير مع الارز البخارى.
وأطباق أخرى جديرة بالثناء جدا.... وTomyam شوربة المأكولات البحرية ليس حار جدا ، جيد جدا القيام به على عكس غيرها من الأماكن التي تحصل على مستوياتها التوابل خاطئة.
لا ننسى في محاولة لالمانجو الجليد المشروبات المخلوطة. سميكة والكامل لقطع المانجو.
أيضا ، والتايلاندية الحلويات هي جيدة جدا..... محاولة كل منهم.

GUNUNG MAT CHINCANG (Mat Chinchang Mountain).

The view of Teluk Burau and Telaga Harbour at Pantai Kok with two cable cars are passing over.

Langkawi Cable car Experience

Included in a must visit place in Langkawi, the Langkawi Cable Car offers visitors a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view form “Gunung Mat Chinchang” (Mat Chinchang Mountain).

Located in at the southwest coast of Langkawi, the cable car entrance is located inside the Oriental Village which has duty free shops, cafes and a hotel to offer visitors. Tickets are sold at RM25.00 (Adult) and RM18.00 (Child) for a round trip.

The bubble shape cable cars will take you up the 45 degree incline ride. It covers a total distance of 2.2km linking the Base Station at the foothill of Mat Chinchang to the top most station call the Top Station with a total time of between 15-20 minute.

Along the route up one are able to see numerous geological features and species of flora and the breathtaking view of the famous Seven Wells Waterfall known locally as Telaga Tujuh.

There are a total of 2 viewing platforms on the top station. The platforms provide a 360 degree panoramic views of the seas, the many islands of Langkawi and even the neighbouring Thailand.

Another attraction on the mountain is the unique Curved Suspension Bridge. The steel bridge is an engineering marvel that really worth a visit.

To get there, one will have to disembark at the Top Station (second station) and head down on a short and well marked jungle trail.

The 125 metre curved bridge is suspended about 685 metres above sea level. Walking the curve path high above with the breathtaking view of the forest and to feel the bridge slightly swayed is fun and experience one can never forget.

My verdict….. The Langkawi Cable Car ride is a value for money and one should never miss if you visit Langkawi. Enjoy the fresh air, awesome view, trill and stunning sunset from Gunung Mat Chinchang. Its fun all the way!

Langkawi Eagle with LUMIX FZ30

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النسر أعلاه هو معلما لانغكاوي ، ماليزيا. أنت لا يمكن أن تفوت عليه عند زيارتك لانكاوي. النسر اطلاق النار في الليل في بعض الأحيان يمكن أن يكون تحديا. يمكنك اختيار استخدام ايزو أعلى ، ويقول ISO800 ، ولكن الصورة ستكون مشوشة لنقطة واطلاق النار. والخيار الآخر هو أن يكون التعرض لفترة أطول. مع التعرض لفترة أطول ، سوف تكون قادرة على الحفاظ على الايزو منخفضة (80 أو 100) ، وصورتك ستظل حادة وواضحة.

The eagle above is the landmark of Langkawi, Malaysia. You can’t miss it when you visit Langkawi. Shooting the eagle at night sometimes can be challenging. You can choose to use a higher ISO, say ISO800, but the photo will be grainy for a point and shoot. The other option is to have a longer exposure. With a longer exposure, you will be able to maintain low ISO (80 or 100), and your photo will still be sharp and clear.

مشكلة واحدة مع التعرض هو أطول ، وسوف تكون الصورة ضبابية إذا لم يكن لها يد مستقر جدا (يعني من ناحية مستقرة جدا جدا جدا) ، لذلك سوف تحتاج الى بعض المساعدة من ترايبود. انشاء ترايبود ، وضع الكاميرا إلى التلفزيون واسطة ، ثم تعيين سرعة مصراع الكاميرا إلى 1 في الثانية (أو أكثر). آخر الشيء المهم هو وضع الكاميرا مع جهاز توقيت 2 الثانية ، وذلك عند الضغط على مصراع الكاميرا ، لديك ما يكفي من الوقت لمغادرة يدك من الكاميرا امام الكاميرا تأخذ النار. قد تحتاج إلى حاول عدة مرات من اجل الحصول على التعرض أفضل. تجربتها.

One problem with longer exposure is, photo will be blur if you do not have a very stable hand (I mean a very very very stable hand), so you will need some help from a tripod. Set up a tripod, set your camera to Tv mode, then set the shutter speed to 1 second (or more). Another important thing is to set your camera with a 2 second timer, so when you press the shutter, you have enough time to leave your hand from the camera before the camera take the shot. You may need to try couple of times in order to get the best exposure. Try it out.

فيما يلي بعض من المعلومات لتحديد الصورة.

Below are some of the setting info for the photo.

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 600 pixels
Height: 800 pixels
Camera Brand: Panasonic
Camera Model: DMC-FZ30
Exposure Time: 1/1 sec.
ISO Speed Rating: 80
Flash Fired: Flash fired, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Manual
Focal Length: 9.2 mm

Amazing Days At Langkawi Island (وفي يوم مذهلة جزيرة لانكاوي)

What more could you want of going away for a few days? A lovely resort, being with a good friend, wonderful food (and drinks :-)), just being lazy on the beach, a few lazy strolls, an ayruvedic massage and a really adrenaline kicking experience going up the Langkawi Cable Car.... We'll surly be back to Langkawi and Casa del Mar again...... and again.

ماذا تريد اكثر من ذلك من الذهاب بعيدا لبضعة أيام؟ منتجع جميل ، ويجري مع صديق جيد ، والغذاء رائعة (والمشروبات :-))، فقط كسولا على الشاطئ ، وهو عدد قليل التجوالات كسول ، والتدليك وayruvedic حقا الأدرينالين والركل تجربة الصعود لانغكاوي التلفريك... . سنقوم عابس أن أعود إلى لانكاوي وكاسا ديل مار مرة أخرى...... ومرة أخرى

Casa del Mar at Chenang Beach, Langkawi, a wonderful small boutique hotel with only 34 rooms, attentive and friendly staff and the best of all - so laid-back.... your home away from home.

كاسا ديل مار في Chenang بيتش ، لانغكاوي ، رائعة بوتيك فندق صغير مع 34 غرفة فقط ، منتبهة ودية الموظفين وأفضل للجميع -- حتى مسترخي.... منزلك بعيدا عن المنزل

Cool kios along the beach

بارد kios على طول الشاطئ

Spectacular sunsets....

غروب الشمس الرائع....