Langkawi is the perfect getaway for families or friends looking for a pleasant holiday Langkawi is not just one big island, but consists of a group of around 100 islands. The name Langkawi is a combination of Lang and Kawi Lang comes from the Malay word helang which means eagle. In the past, the land was a home to innumerable eagles. Kawi is Sanskrit for marble, which is found in excess in this part of Malaysia. Both words are joined together and makes Helangkawi which ultimately became Langkawi.visitors from all over the world can admire and appreciate the magical beauty Because of Langkawi cultural richness on the other hand, you could try some of the best food on the planet or engage in some recreational sailing or horse-ridingof Langkawi. Today, Langkawi is probably the busiest island of Malaysia second to penang.

Langkawi is famous for beaches and Islands but apart from this there arevarious tourist attraction places such as:
Caves Langkawi is home to many caves which are mysterious – the most famous cave which is mostly like by the visitors
Gua Langsir (Caves of the Wailing Banshee) which is believed to be haunted by the spirits of a woman who, like the vampire, lives on the blood of humans.
Lagenda Park Is a huge, manicured theme park with artificial lakes and legendary monuments. Visitors can take guided walks around the place and delight themselves with its enchanting history.
Dataran LangIs also known as Eagle Square, is another landmark attraction. It is a beautiful site with a grand and splendid statue of the reddish brown. The cool sea breeze makes this picturesque place perfect for leisure.
Anna and the King Museum - It displays a collection of props from the movie which was partially filmed here. In addition of that visitors can also enjoy the Durian Peringin Waterfall and a ride atop the Langkawi cable car.

Langkawi is a haven offering an attractive range of local and imported goods for those who have a desire for shopping.Kuah is a good place to start one's shopping spree is the modern Langkawi Fair Shopping Mall, consisting of 100 retail lots housed in a 2-storey building. Its anchor tenant, the Samudra Duty Free Department Store, stocks a wide selection of items such as perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics, leather wear, sports gear, ladies' accessories, confectionery, liquor and cigarettes. There are many choices for shoppers include souvenir items such as pewter, handicraft, batik, crystals and glassware. It also include confectionery, liquor, silk fabrics, perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics, shoes and seafood items.Decorative ornaments made from seashells can be found on a number of shops on Langkawi.

Langkawi population is made up of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai and others. And each of these groups interact with one another.This uniqueness can be seen and found in many things, one of which is food. The different cultures have passed on their own favourite recipes, as well as adapting others to local tastes, ensuring an interesting and wide range of cuisines. one can choose between the simplicity of hawkers, the casual air of coffee shops or the elegant ambience of international restaurants. Fast food chains like McDonalds and Kentucky Fried Chicken are also a familiar sight. Being surrounded by the sea, it is not surprising that Langkawi's specialty is seafood. The restaurants, stalls and hawkers serving seafood are simply too numerous and usually open in the evenings. Some of the most popular seafood eateries are in Padang Mat Sirat, Aquarium Seafood Garden in Kuah, Kelong Seri Melayu in Teluk Burau, in Pantai Tengah and many, many more.

Temperatures remain fairly constant throughout the year on Langkawi.The average high temperatures is around 90 degrees and the low temperature is 70’s no matter what month it is.The hottest month of the year is February, and the coolest month is October.The rainy season is from September until mid November, there are about two hours of rain per day.Even during rainy season, the mornings are usually filled with sunshine.

Ringgit is the official currency of Langkawi. In Kuah town and the airport is the place where you will find most of the banks and money-changers. Banks open daily from 09:30 to 15:30. On Thursdays, they are open from 09:30 to 12:00 and are closed on Saturdays.