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The Island of Legends
Nestled beyond the lands of Kedah is a magnificent island known for its beautiful white sands and azure sea. This island is known for its many myths, legends and folklore telling of the story of how the island of Langkawi was formed. Some tales mention the fight of giants, which created some of the mountains, and a popular legend of Mahsuri remains the most famous, noting that her innocent death led to the island being cursed for seven generations. It is said that by now, the curse had just been lifted and thus Langkawi is thriving.
The island got its name from an eagle, said to have been carrying a limestone. Lang comes from the Malay word for eagle ‘helang’ and kawi comes from the malay word for limestone ‘batu kawi’. Together it came to be Langkawi.
Langkawi is most famous for its tropical beach holidays, with many locations and beaches to seek resonance at. The most popular beach on the island is the Cenang beach, as it not only has the best entertainment spots, it also has the most convenient access to shops, transportation, and is a short drive from the Kuah Jetty. All sorts of hotels, motels and inns can be found here. Backpackers will find that the prices of lodging here can be very affordable. At the same time, luxury holidaymakers will also be able to find the perfect holiday accommodation on the island.
The more private beaches are further away and provide utter privacy, which make for the best holiday for one who is seeking a quiet or romantic time away from the hustle and bustle of crowds. These parts of the islands are the Burau Bay, Pantai Kok, and Tanjung Rhu. These areas have more upscale and luxurious hotels which can only serve anyone the best holiday in one location, for a striking fee.
At Pantai Kok, the Oriental Village is a key attraction, with oriental design and shopping to look forward to. The best part about the man-made village is the cable car ride up to the Gunung Mat Cincang, where a spectacular view awaits the eye.
Tourists who have stayed on the Langkawi Island have said to have felt like they were in a different country altogether! This is not only because of its duty-free status where booze, cigarettes, and confectionery are cheap but because of the islanders’ attitudes which are laid back and friendly. It makes everyone want to stay on in this paradise island and never go back to the reality of city-life! It is truly a vacation to be enjoyed by all.
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