Sebelum aku sambung cerita pasal Langkawi Escapade Part II, jom kita tengok apa attractions yang ada kat Pulau Langkawi.
Langkawi’s name is believed to have originated from the abundance of
eagles on the island and the geological wonder of its landscape. By
putting together ‘helang’ (eagle in Malay) and ‘kawi’ (marble in
Sanskrit), you get the moniker ‘helang-kawi’ which was eventually toned
down to Langkawi.
Thai Influence
Of course there are many accounts on Langkawi’s origin, including those from legends & folklore, but officially (and according to history books) we can surmise that the island was under the rule of the Sultanate of Kedah for
a very long time. Eventually, it came under British rule during the
colonial century and then, for a brief period during World War II, it
was controlled by the Thai monarchy. This has resulted in some Thai
influence on Langkawi’s culture, evident by the number of Thai
restaurants and Siamese-inspired sights.
Pirate Ground
After the war, the island became known as a nesting ground for pirates.
The many islands and dense, verdant jungle provided much-needed cover
for their dubious activities while providing an excellent hide-out.
Meanwhile, the island’s inhabitants continued to live a sleepy life in
wooden villages, pushing bullock carts and harvesting paddy fields. Life
was simple and easy; simply too peaceful for modern change.
Development
The catalyst that triggered the development of Langkawi was when a
certain man stepped on the island to serve as a doctor; Datuk Seri Dr
Mahathir Mohammad, who would become the fourth Prime Minister of
Malaysia. When he was elected, Dr Mahathir proceeded to work closely
with Kedah authorities to modernise and develop Langkawi.
Langkawi Island
Langkawi is an archipelago made up of 99 islands on Malaysia’s west
coast. Surrounded by turquoise sea, the interior of the main island is a
mixture of picturesque paddy fields and jungle-clad hills. If you’re
intent on carting off duty-free alcohol, cigarettes and chocolate, then
this is the place to be. Still, Nature-lovers will find the island just
as agreeable as the shoreline is fringed by powder-fine sand and swaying
coconut trees. The island is especially recognised for its
excellent diving opportunities and this tropical gem hides a treasure
trove of other exciting holiday opportunities. From the expansive
Underwater World Langkawi along Pantai Cenang to the soaring Cable Car in Pantai Kok, Langkawi is an electrifying locale that keeps visitors coming back for more.
The Top 10 Things to do in Langkawi
- Langkawi Cable Car and Skybridge
- Masjid Al-Hana (Al-Hana Mosque)
- Dataran Lang (Eagle Square)
- Galleria Perdana
- Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman (Folklore Theme Park)
- Langkawi Bird Paradise and Wildlife Park
- Mahsuri's Tomb
- Sungai Kilim Nature Park
- Sunset Dinner Cruise
- Underwater World
For more info please visit http://www.langkawi-info.com/
Semua semua 10 ni nanti saya nak pi! Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeletePi jangan tak pi.. hari tu pun tak sempat nak pi semua, maklumla trip yg tersangat pendek 1.5 hari ja.. Cable car ride is must to do in Langkawi.. hehehe.. best!!
ReplyDeletewalaupun saya pernah berkelana bermotorsikal solo selama seminggu sewaktu ke sana dalam tahun 2002 atau 2003 gitu, tapi senarai di atas saya belum penuhi. mungkin agak tidak selari dengan jiwa saya yang lebih ke arah nature dari pergi ke POI (point of interest) pelancong2 ...
ReplyDeleteapa2 pun, terima kasih atas perkongsian ini. mungkin kalau kesana lagi, nak cuba penuhi senarai ini ...