Langkawi is one of Malaysia's most beautiful islands, known for its tropical beaches, lush nature, and exclusive resorts. In this category, we share our travel experiences on the island – from relaxing days on the beach to high-quality hotel stays.
Here you'll find detailed hotel reviews, insights into resorts, and personal impressions of sights and activities. Our reports show what a stay on Langkawi is like – from arrival to the experiences on the ground.
This site is aimed at travelers who want to combine relaxation with comfort. It offers well-founded information, honest reviews, and practical tips for a successful trip to one of Southeast Asia's most relaxed islands.
Langkawi has several beaches, mainly located in the south, west, and north of the island. Although many hotels are located right up to the beach, by law, every beach is public. In the following article, we'll show you the most beautiful beaches on Langkawi.
We actually only drove up the 890-meter-high Gunung Raya because of an "Earthcache" geocache. Gunung Raya is the highest mountain on the Malaysian island of Langkawi. Even the 20-minute winding road up offered all sorts of attractions along the roadside: cows, monkeys, iguanas, and the deep green jungle to the left and right. Truly amazing!
Panorama Langkawi, or Langkawi Sky Cab, has been the island's tourist highlight since its opening in 2002. A 2-kilometer-long cable car takes you to lofty heights on Mount Machinchang. The view from Machinchang Mountain is unique. On a clear day, you can see several kilometers of untouched nature.
Since we wanted to explore the island on our own, we absolutely needed a rental car in Langkawi. We were driven from our hotel, The Danna Langkawi, to the airport. In the arrivals hall, I immediately started looking for the major companies in the industry. But I could have saved myself the time – Avis, Budget, Hertz, and the like aren't represented here.
Our second hotel on the island of Langkawi was the Berjaya Langkawi Resort. Upon our arrival at 2 p.m., our room, or rather the Rainforest Chalet we had booked, was not yet ready. The reception process was very unprofessional for a 4-star hotel and took forever. Perhaps we were simply unlucky with the staff.
After landing on the dream island of Langkawi, we were met at the airport by our personal shuttle service from The Danna Langkawi hotel. They took our luggage and escorted us to the car. During the ride, we were offered drinks and a cool towel to freshen up. Even though our journey from Singapore wasn't that long, something refreshing is always nice in this heat.
