Langkawi Beaches - Pantai Kok

Pantai Kok is a tranquil beach on the beautiful island of Langkawi. This soothing beach is to be found about 24.8 km away from Kuah, on the western tip of Langkawi Island. Being located in a secluded area, it is the best site for honeymooners and solitude seekers. It is characterized by silky sands and shimmering waters. In its virgin locale, your eyes will generously feast on profuse greenery and sailing yachts.

Apart from its picturesque setting, one more thing that is associated with this beach is Summer Palace, a replica of Thai Palace. The marvelous location of the beach has attracted people, including movie producers, to spend some quality time here. And that's how, the Summer Palace came into being at Pantai Kok. This Palace was created for the shooting of the famous English movie, Anna and the King. The set is still there as the memento of the film.

People with adventurous bent of mind can go for jungle trekking and have a close glimpse of some local animals. For sure, Kok Beach is quieter than the Cenang Beach and that's why, it makes the ideal place for you to fall in and renew your bonds with your loved ones. Besides, it's a place to admire the spectacular view of yachts and sailboats while you laze amid white sands and swaying palms. To put in succinct terms, Pantai Kok is a certainly a beautiful place that is worth visiting on your trip to Langkawi.

Langkawi Ironman Triathlon

Langkawi Ironman Triathlon 2009

28 February 2009 Until 28 February 2009

Touted to be one of the world’s most renowned extreme sport events, the Langkawi Ironman Triathlon will witness more than 900 participants testing their mental and physical strength to the limit. Participants will have to compete in a gruelling 3.8 km swim, 180.3 km cycling race and 42.2 km marathon.

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What is an Iron Man Competition..?

An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organised by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) consisting of a 2.4 mile (3.9 km) swim, 112 mile (180 km) bike and 26.2 mile (42.2 km) marathon run.

The Ironman Triathlon, or The Ironman Triathlon World Championships, is both the original triathlon and the annual world championships of the event, held annually since 1978 in Hawai'i. It was made famous by its grueling length, harsh race conditions, and television coverage.

Zoom Malaysia

ZOOMING AHEAD

The main aim of the domestic tourism campaign 2008/2009 — making local holiday destinations the preferred choice among Malaysians.

In terms of meaning and pronunciation, this catchy phrase transcends language, culture or racial barriers.

Zoom! Malaysia is also memorable, visually arresting, adaptable and generic with high recall factor.

When a visitor “zooms” in on a destination, it is about understanding the reality and attributes of the place or in a nutshell, the true beauty that encompasses culture, people, heritage and nature.

Zoom! Malaysia will also inculcate the value of planned holiday culture among Malaysians, vacation as a way to enhance the quality of life and productivity as well as help promote national integration.

Zoom! Malaysia, the brainchild of Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman, was created to get tourists — especially locals — to look at Malaysia with fresh eyes.

** The following publications is from NST - a definite read for anyone interested in finding out more on the domestic Zoom! Malaysia tourism campaign.

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Langkawi Beaches - Tanjung Rhu

2) Tanjung Rhu.

Tanjung Rhu, located in the north, is also known as the ‘Casuarina Beach’ for its abundance of Casuarina trees rather than the usual palms and coconuts. Tanjung Rhu is sheltered by the curve of the bay while its waters are shallow and warm. Life here is low, relaxed and soothing, perfect for a therapeutic getaway. During the low tide, it is also possible to walk across a sandbank to some nearby islands; Pulau Pasir and Pulau Gasing.



Situated 20 kilometers from Kuah town, this beautiful beach is a coastline rich with coral and marine life. The long stretch of beach is fringed with shady Casuarina trees, which are found in abundance in the area. A striking feature of this beach is the little rocky outcrop of Chabang Island rising out from the sea. During low tide, it is possible to walk across the sandy stretch linking the beach to the island. There are numerous caves nearby, namely Gua Cerita and Gua Siam. Horse riding is also available at the Tanjung Rhu Riding Center.


Tanjung Rhu is home to one of Malaysia's most unusual eco systems. Within 1,000 acres, the mangroves, water ways and sandy beaches create a kaleidoscope of fauna and flora in their natural habitat that is nature's lover's paradise.

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Langkawi Beaches-Chenang

1) Chenang.


The most popular beach in Langkawi is carpeted by fine, white grains of sand that doesn’t stick to you – this is the hallmark of a good beach. Delightful coconut trees and elegant casuarinas line the 2 km (1.2 miles) stretch of sand with resorts and chalets mushrooming in between. 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 Cenang is a haven for tourist shopping at the entire beach road is lined with shops and stalls on both sides. These shops sell mostly souvenirs in the form of fashion accessories, beads, handicrafts and merchandise but there are also many convenience stores. On the other hand, you can visit the night market that takes place in nearby Temoyong on Thursdays or the Zon Duty-Free Shopping Complex in Underwater World Langkawi.

Pantai Cenang is the most vibrant spot in Langkawi during the night. For as far as the eye can see, the beach-side road of Pantai Cenang stretches with bistros, pubs, cafes, al-fresco restaurants and souvenir shops. Some of the bars are directly located on the beach, and it makes perfect sense to spend the evening with friends over beer while absorbing the sound of waves crashing on the shore and the glitter of a starry-lit sky.

For dining at night, there are just so many restaurants to choose from that feature international and local or even fusion cuisine. You get a wide variety that includes Japanese, Thai, Korean, Western and local favourites served in these mostly open-air restaurants by the beach. On peak periods, the streets along Pantai Cenang are just brimming with crowds of people during the night, as the bars and restaurants are filled with noisy cheer.

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Langkawi Island (Pulau Langkawi)

All About Langkawi Island

Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah (Malay: Langkawi Permata Kedah) is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are a part of the state of Kedah, which is adjacent to the Thai border.

On July 15, 2008, Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah (The King Of Kedah State) had consented to the change of name to Langkawi Permata Kedah in conjunction with his Golden Jubilee Celebration. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous Pulau Langkawi with a population of some 45,000, the only other inhabited island being nearby Pulau Tuba. Langkawi is also an administrative district with the town of Kuah as the capital and largest town. Langkawi is a duty-free island.

Origin Of The Name

The name Langkawi is a combination of "Lang" and "Kawi". "Lang" comes from the local native Malay word helang which means eagle and Kawi means "red". In the past, the land was a home to innumerable red-eagles(helang Kawi). Also some Hindu-tendercies historian said "Kawi" is Sanskrit for marble, which is found in excess in this part of Malaysia. Both words are joined to form the word "Helangkawi" which ultimately became Langkawi.

Geography

Langkawi lies north of the Strait of Malacca in the southern Andaman Sea near the border between Malaysia and Thailand. A few kilometres to the north lies the neighbouring Thai island of Ko Tarutao. The island group's main town, on the main island, is Kuah.
Langkawi's highest point is Gunung Raya, rising to 890 m above sea level in the main island's central-eastern area.
The archipelago consists of 99 islands with a total land area of 528 km2 (204 sq mi).

How to Get There

By Road
Drive to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis, the main take-off points by ferry to Langkawi. The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kedah takes about six hours while Kuala Perlis is another hour away.

By Air
Malaysia Airlines and budget carrier AirAsia provide direct air services from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Langkawi.There are direct flights to Langkawi from London twice a week.

By Rail
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or Malayan Railway provides economical and comfortable rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Star in Kedah and Arau in Perlis (north of Kedah). From these points, take a taxi or bus Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis for your ferry to Langkawi.

By Sea
Express ferries provide regular services daily to Langkawi from both Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. From Penang to Langkawi the ferry takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The island is also a stopover for Star Cruises, one of the largest luxury cruise lines in the world.

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