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Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah (Langkawi Permata Kedah). Langkawi island is an archipelago of 104 islands lying in the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The exact location of these tropical islands is at the site where the Straits of Malacca meets the waters of the Andaman Seas.

Langkawi is coined from the Malay words Lang and Kawi. Lang is a brown eagle and Kawi is a local manganese stone.The ancient fishermen must have seen eagles flying clutching the manganese stones! A giant monument of a brown eagle clutching the manganese stone greets all visitors to Langkawi near the Kuah Jetty.

The main tourist attractions of Langkawi Island is its virgin white sandy beaches.The beaches have very gentle continental slope and the water is crystal clear.

Langkawi’s beaches are simply some of Malaysia’s best. From the sandy bays to the sweeping coastlines, the island’s beaches are renowned among locals, beach-bummers and revellers from across the world. Here are some of the more popular ones. At least there are four affordable beaches that are formed in Langkawi Beaches, they are Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah, Pantai Kok, and tanjung Rhu. While Langkawi is in Malaysia, Bali is the island in Indonesia that has many affordable beaches that should be the destinations to travel.

Pantai Cenang is Langkawi’s most popular tourist destination, located near the airport and 25 km away from Kuah Town. The hallmark of this beach is its 3 km stretch (when combined with the 1 km-long Pantai Tengah) of sandy goodness, beautiful scenery and exciting tourist attractions. This is also where most of the resorts are concentrated on the island along with a host of shopping opportunities, exciting nightlife and convenient facilities.

Pantai Tengah is located contiguously with Pantai Cenang, and is the shorter of the two at 1-km long in contrast with Pantai Cenang’s 2-km stretch of sand. However, Pantai Tengah, which means ‘Middle Beach’, is actually a peaceful and tranquil alternative to the hustle and bustle of Pantai Cenang, making this beach very suitable for families or romantic couples. Pantai Tengah also has its fair share of nice dining spots, beach activities and comfortable resorts, though the nightlife is not near as exciting as Pantai Cenang.

Pantai Kok is a beautiful and isolated stretch of beach in the northeast section of Langkawi Island. This beach has a marina which is popularly known as Telaga Harbour as well several recreational attractions including a cable-car ride to the peak of Mat Cincang Mountain and the Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls. The Pantai Kok area is a relatively undisturbed location and much of the natural scenery is still intact, making this an ideal place to visit for those who love nature or want a quieter holiday destination.

Tanjung Rhu lies in the northernmost tip of the island. It's a quiet and pretty enclave, shaded by whispering casuarina trees and fringed by centuries-old limestone caves and uninhabited islands. Scenic and untouched, Tanjung Rhu is home to one of Malaysia's most unusual ecosystems. Mangroves, waterways, limestone crags and sandy beaches make it a nature lover's paradise.