Langkawi Travel.info

Helps you plan your wonderful trip .....

 

Kuah is the town of which you would arrive at by ferry. Here you will be greeted with car rental agents and taxis to take you to your holiday destination. It is Langkawi’s main town, where you will find all the conveniences such as banks, business complexes, duty free shops, shopping malls and not to mention hotels. It does not have a proper beach, but it is said to be a shopping location and a great place for sight-seeing.  

Eagle Statue

 

The Eagle Square (Dataran Lang) is where you would find restaurants, terraces and the great eagle statue that is the landmark of the island which makes for a majestic greeting for visitors upon arrival. 

 

The Kuah attractions are mainly the Lagenda Theme Park, Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri’s Tomb), The Golf Club, and the Al- Hana mosque. Also located here is the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club where the Regatta is held at every year.  

 

Hotels in Kuah 

Based at the central district of Langkawi where most of its business is done, Kuah has a host of hotels to accommodate the business traveller and those who want to know more of the story of Langkawi. Although Kuah isn’t famously known for its beaches, the hotels here can fulfil any vacationer’s satisfactions in terms of lodging and quality service. Pantai Cenang, Langkawi’s most popular beach is a 20 minute drive from Kuah.

 

Shopping in Kuah 

The highlights here are its duty-free advantages. Walking around Kuah will bring you to duty-free shops, local crafts, and all sorts of bits and bobs found all over town. A series of international and local products can be found here, from food to clothes, to accessories and hand-made ornaments which make very pretty souvenirs. 

 

Attractions in Kuah 

Many who come to Langkawi are intrigued by the legend of Mahsuri. Her tomb, the Makam Mahsuri is one of the most popular tourist destinations, followed by the Lagenda Theme Park, which is the theme park of legends. Also popular in Kuah is the shopping adventure one can have while on this island.