Things to Do in Langkawi (Kedah, Malaysia), Langkawi, Malaysia

Situated 30km off the north-western Malaysian state of Kedah, Langkawi is one of the top tourist destinations in the country. This tropical island paradise in the Andaman Sea is famed for the turquoise waters surrounding its lush interior tropical rainforests. Having visited the island in Jun-2019, let us share with you the Top Things to do in Langkawi! Go ahead and share this with your travel buddies!

Langkawi, in the native Malay language, translates to “island of the reddish-brown eagle”. Administratively, it is an archipelago of approximately 99 islands in the Andaman Sea. With its main island officially known as Langkawi Island.

With a wide variety of attractions, Langkawi is perfect as a short one-week getaway for both domestic and international visitors. Below, we list down the top things to do for your holiday in Langkawi. (Listed in random order)

Any visit to Langkawi would not be complete without a trip to Eagle Square. Located at the south-eastern tip of the island, Eagle Square is a promenade at the edge of Kuah, the biggest town on Langkawi.

The most prominent structure at Eagle Square is the 12m tall statue of a reddish-brown eagle about to take flight. Reminding visitors of the origins of the island’s name. If you’re visiting close to sunset, do stay around and wait for the spotlights to illuminate the statue. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).