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 island 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.




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By: Irwandy ND Mazwir


























The cable car station at grade.













The land mark - Giant Hawk



Kuah Town
The main town of Langkawi Island. Where you can find what ever you need to shop for.




wow, fantastic images. looks beautiful

how badly did langkawi get hit by the tsunami?NEW PHOTOS SHOW
THE LANGKAWI WAVES

Langkawi - 12 January 2005

New photos have come to light clearly showing how the December 26 Langkawi waves were changed by recent manmade coastal constructions.
The Langkawi waves, which arrived some hours after the tsunami waves hit Thailand, were cause by tsunami waves that passed well north of Malaysia.
The photos were taken by tourist Colin who was at the cablecar station on top of Mount Matchingchang at the time.




The first photo shows the waves coming in from a northerly direction and approaching Pantai Kok Bay.
The two manmade islands built outside the Telaga park Harbor are clearly visible.
In the background the islands that protected Pantai Tengah