LANGKAWI TRIP

Haha... This is really an archeologist-type post... Gotta admit, I am a lazy sort of guy, went there last April and now only feel like sharing... Haha... 

I live in 2-months late sorta kind of world, so, forgive me!




Date : March 31 - Apr 3, 2011
With : Edward and the other tourists (lols)
Theme : Whatever comes (Translation: Do not plan anything!) Lols again.




Departure


We boarded train from KL Sentral to Arau. It was Edward's first time train ride. His comments? Hahaha... bumpy and restless... Hahaha... Can't blame him, the only time he managed to sleep was when we hang around the cafetaria... Haha~

Things to remember -
(i) We thought we have boarded the wrong train, i.e. the one heading to Kelantan as we heard the other passengers chit chatting in a dialect which sounds like Kelantanese/Siamese. Haha...
(ii) The toilet was funny...


Then took ferry from Kuala Perlis. New experience for me, yet nothing special... Haha... Boring I should say~ Hahaha... The only time we went "Yeay!!" was when we saw the Kuah Jetty.






On the Island


We got ourselves a car, a Toyota Vios.
People say that was cheap enough...

And yes, renting a car for this trip was a nice bet cuz Langkawi does not really have KL-standard public transport system. Anyway, we went all around the island, you name it!!!

Here are some photos for you to go, "A-hah, they really discovered the whole island." -

Kuah Jetty - Arriving... Damn excited, felt like jumping off the ferry

Legenda Langkawi - Next to Dataran Lang

Dataran Lang

Chenang Beach - We saw Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie while strolling along the beach. Damn it! We missed asking for autographs.

Pulau Dayang Bunting

Tasik Dayang Bunting - Edward, half naked... hahaha... We helped one Singaporean uncle who almost drowned himself.

Underwater World - We love penguins!!!

Underwater World - Even better than Aquaria KLCC. Sick!!! 

Kolam Ayer Hangat (Salty Hotspring) - A cool place. A must visit! Free entrance during our visit.

Kolam Ayer Hangat (Salty Hotspring)  - They even have saunas

Teluk Yu Langka

A bay

Pasar Malam Kuah - Even ducklings were on sale....!

Pantai Chenang - The last day

Oriental Village - Shopping and shopping

Cable Car - Entrance

Cable car - Awesome view!!!

Skybridge - 705m from sea level

Oriental Village - This red-eyed rabbit bite Edward's 'middle' finger.... Hahaha... They have tiger too but unfortunately we were stingy lots to donate, so no photos snapped.

Island hopping - 4 islands... and we had the fastest boat.... They fed eagles on the way back.

Accomodations


It was 4 days and 3 nights trip.

1st & 2nd nights - Hotel Bahagia, Kuah. Was a small hotel with a wonderful service. It did feel like we were staying in a few stars hotel. The buffeted breakfast was yummy, won't lose to expensive hotels. The room was cosy, with cool hot shower. Great hotel. Recommended!


3rd night - Sandy Beach Resort - Haha... got mosquitoes... Breakfast was okay. The nice thing bout it was that it was on Pantai Chenang Beach! Full stop. Hahaha...



Food


Aside of Hotel Bahagia's breakfast which was really worth mentioning, applause should go to the following -

1. Wan Thai Restaurant Recommended!

Located right next to Hotel Bahagia. They served yummy Thai food... And our favourite was the crab!! Hahaha~ They were good till we paid another visit the next day.

2. Saloma Nasi Lemak


One of the places where you can get really delicious food with cheap prices. Located near the Kuah Jetty. Their itik curry was damn nice!!! Recommended!

Returning


Hahaha... No more train... Flied back to KLIA. Hahaha~

Suggestions - 

1. Rent a car in Langkawi, a good car will do best.

2. Do not stay in Pantai Chenang area; for a better hotel with cheaper price. Highly recommend Hotel Bahagia in Kuah.

3. Take the island hopping package.

4. Buy a map.

5. Dine at Wan Thai Restaurant.

6. Try the Saloma Nasi Lemak (Nearby Jetty Point)... Their duck curry is the best deal

7. Be patient with Langkawi drivers, they are among the worst drivers in Malaysia you can find, haha...

8. Get a cable car ride at night.

9. Do not bring neither plastic bag nor plastic wrapper to any place with monkeys around... They would try to snatch and might even chase you as they think they contain food... Plastic bottle is OK

9. Lots and lots sun block lotion.

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