We actually only drove up to the 890-meter-high Gunung Raya because of a geocache of the "Earthcache" type. Gunung Raya is the highest mountain on the Malaysian island of Langkawi. Even the 20-minute drive up the winding road offered all sorts of attractions along the roadside: cows, monkeys, iguanas, and the lush green jungle on either side. Truly amazing!
To reach the summit of Gunung Raya, you can either take a taxi or a rental car. We drove our rental car (Tip: Rental cars on Langkawi) the winding road Jalan Gunung Raya, which begins at the intersection with Jalan Ulu Melaka.
Once we reached the top, we found an observation tower. However, since the weather was very hazy and we could already hear a thunderstorm approaching nearby, we decided to save ourselves the 10 MYR per person entrance fee. The view from the parking lot is really worthwhile, too.
In the parking lot, we noticed the sign "Welcome to D'Coconut Hill Resort." So, besides the observation tower, there was also a hotel here? We could hardly imagine who would want to spend their vacation so far from "civilization." Besides, the buildings didn't look very well-maintained and were almost creepy. The hotel reviews on TripAdvisor then confirmed our suspicions.
Which travel guide can you recommend for Langkawi?
  | Discover & experience Malaysia's most famous holiday island – Pulau Langkawi. The island in the middle of the azure Andaman Sea is famous for its fascinating legends and scenic beauty. Over 80 pages, you will be introduced to this travel guide Guided tour around the entire island and get to know Langkawi's authentic corners! |
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