{"id":2325,"date":"2020-11-09T10:45:15","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T02:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=2325"},"modified":"2024-01-28T01:36:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-28T06:36:07","slug":"best-things-to-do-in-langkawi-in-3-days-ultimate-island-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/travel\/best-things-to-do-in-langkawi-in-3-days-ultimate-island-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to spend 3 days in Langkawi \u2014 all the best island activities you must do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As one of Malaysia\u2019s most iconic beach vacation destinations, Langkawi is certainly no stranger to the avid traveler. Of course, if you think Langkawi is only good for its beautiful beaches and fancy beach resorts, this jam-packed activity guide will prove you wrong. From gushing waterfalls to floating fish farms, bat caves to untouched mangrove forests, Langkawi hides more secrets than you can imagine. Scroll down to discover all the best things you can do in Langkawi in three days<\/strong>. And, oh yes, Langkawi even has its own black sand beach. Don\u2019t believe us? Read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safety while traveling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember to check the status of Malaysia\u2019s travel restrictions during this time. Certain areas and attractions may be affected by the current pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Langkawi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Langkawi is also known as The Jewel of Kedah<\/strong>, a fitting name officially given in 2008 by Kedah\u2019s Sultan Abdul Halim as part of his golden jubilee. It may come as a surprise to some that Langkawi is not a single island, but rather an archipelago made out of 99 islands sitting in the Andaman Sea. The largest island of the group is named after the archipelago, leading to this confusion, and the term \u201cLangkawi\u201d has become synonymous with both the island destination and archipelago. The archipelago is situated on Malaysia’s west coast, adjacent to the Thai border. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The largest town and district capital of Langkawi is Kuah<\/strong>, which also acts as the gateway to Langkawi for visitors that arrive by ferry from Penang and the mainland. The main island spans approximately 25 kilometers from north to south and is home to a population of over 85,000 people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to Langkawi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By air: <\/strong>The fastest way to get to Langkawi is by plane. Many domestic airlines fly directly into Langkawi International Airport from cities including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor Bahru. You can also catch direct flights from Singapore. Langkawi’s airport is located on the west coast of the island, close to many resorts and attractions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By sea:<\/strong> You can easily catch a ferry from Penang to reach Langkawi\u2019s Kuah Jetty. The journey will take you about three hours. Ferries also depart from Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah. Check the Langkawi Ferry Services schedule<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 1: Mount Machinchang \u2014 Pantai Cenang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n