Map & Driving Directions | Transportation Options | Explore Langkawi
Situated at the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia, where the Straits of Malacca meet the Indian Ocean, an archipelago of 104 islands is located just 30 kilometers off the coast of Kedah state. Langkawi is one of the two populated islands here, and the largest by far at approximately 478 square kilometers. It is here, flanked by a million-year-old rainforest and the Andaman Sea, that visitors encounter the Andaman Langkawi, which is uniquely situated to view the abundance of rare wildlife and flora that call this region home.
Much like its namesake, the eagle, Langkawi is soaring into the hearts and minds of a growing international audience. The island now plays host to a multitude of visitors, both foreign and local, with international events like the Tour de Langkawi, an annual cycling competition from Langkawi to Kuala Lumpur.
To get a true feel of island life, our concierge suggests renting a car and circling the countryside to take in the peaceful landscape of paddy fields, small villages with wooden houses framed by palm trees, and small children pedaling along on their bicycles.
