Off the northernmost coast near the Thai border - a flight of just under two hours north from Kuala Lumpur - "the Jewel of Kedah State" is both the name of a 99-island archipelago and of its largest island, a resort hub packed with beaches, resorts, restaurants, nightlife, duty-free shopping, and all the trappings of mass tourism (including a fair bit on the budget side of the spectrum). In addition it Langkawi's famous beaches - from buzzing to castaway - there's local culture and history to explore, as well as a panoply of adventure and ecotourism options on various islands, designated a World Geopark by UNESCO, with main conservation areas including Machincang Cambiarn Geoforest Park, Kilim Karst, and Dayang Bunting Marble geoforest parks.Another landmark is the impressive Langkawi Sky Bridge, reachable by cable car.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Travel Guide´s post 10 of the Top Spots to Visit in Malaysia.
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