Langkawi, Malaysia
A popular tourist destination in Malaysia, known for its unique attractions and atmosphere.
📖 About Langkawi
Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah, is a duty-free island and an archipelago of 99 islands located some 30 kilometres (19 mi) off the coast of northwestern Malaysia and a few kilometres south of Ko Tarutao, adjacent to the Thai border.
Politically, it is an administrative district of Kedah, with Kuah as its largest town.
Langkawi was developed as a tourist destination in the 1980s, and Pantai Cenang is the island's most popular beach and tourist area.
Trip Settings
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Total Budget
$1,484
$106 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$58 per night
Food & Dining
$23 per day
Local Transport
$10 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Langkawi
- Street food is delicious, safe, and incredibly cheap
- Always negotiate prices at markets
- Motorbike taxis are the cheapest transport option
- Avoid tourist areas for better prices
Current Weather in Langkawi
25.7°C
78.3°F
Cloudy
💨 2.4 km/h
💧 87%
Thu
30.1°
22.9°
Fri
31.8°
23.3°
Sat
30.5°
23.3°
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Malaysia Facts
🏛️ Capital
Kuala Lumpur
🌍 Continent
Asia
📐 Area
330,803 km²
📞 Phone Code
+60
💰 Currency
Malaysian ringgit
RM (MYR)
🗺️ Region
South-Eastern Asia
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
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