It stands 52 feet tall – a majestic sea Eagle preparing for flight. This monument is the icon of Langkawi Island greeting visitors as they land at Kuah Jetty or Eagle Square as the area is known. The Eagle is one of the world's biggest landmarks. It sits surrounded by terraces, landscaped ponds and bridges and is overpoweringly eye catching. Langkawi located on the west coast of Malaysia is one of its best known beaches. It comprises of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea and has a population of around 60,000. With two distinct seasons – dry and wet – Langkawi is best visited from the months of November to March when the weather is pleasant and breezy. Flights to Langkawi can be booked online.
Langkawi has many unspoilt beaches which rate among the best in the world and attract many tourists. However the island never seems to be overcrowded which makes it easy to drive around and see its many sights. One of the oldest agricultural industries in Malaysia is paddy cultivation. On a visit to the Rice Museum you will get to see charts, photographs and artifacts on paddy cultivation. As an added attraction you can also sample some of the traditional Malay recipes and delicacies made from rice at a restaurant attached to the Museum. Langkawi Bird Paradise and Wildlife Park Pantai Kok are home to 150 species of exotic birds such as hornbills, flamingos and toucans. A tour of the Sungai Kilim Nature Park Kilim River will reveal Langkawi brahminy kites, sea eagles and mangrove swamps. This trip can be made by boat which travels down the river bordered on both sides with flora and fauna. To enjoy all the bountiful natural beauty Langkawi has to offer all one has to do is check out flights to Langkawi and make a booking.
Moving on to man-made pleasures in Langkawi you can take a trip by cable car to the Skybridge Pantai Kok. The Skybridge is a curved suspension bridge perched on top of the mountains and affords a panoramic view of the island. Also worth a visit is the Al Hana Mosque Kuah, an impressive mosque featuring Moorish architecture with its golden onion dome and intricate work. A great way to finish off the day would be to go on a sunset dinner cruise. Riding the waves on a cruise ship, sipping cocktails and dining on barbecue fare with your partner or friends will make the evening magical. So make tracks for Langkawi and get spoilt with its natural beauty and hospitality. Bookings on flights to Langkawi should be easy to make.
Nguyen An Tra My
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