Langkawi is a duty-free archipelago of 99 islands off Malaysia's northwest coast — a lush, UNESCO-protected Geopark of ancient rainforest, mangrove estuaries, and crystal-clear Andaman Sea bays that feel a world apart from the busier resorts of Phuket. Ships dock right in Kuah town, and the islands reward both resort-loungers and active explorers: the SkyCab gondola rides above the rainforest canopy to a ridge-top SkyBridge, while boat tours thread through mangrove channels home to eagles and monkeys.
Langkawi's duty-free status makes it one of the only places in Malaysia to buy alcohol cheaply — stock up at the shops near Kuah Jetty before reboarding; cars and scooters can be rented by the day near the pier and are the most efficient way to cross the island to Pantai Cenang.
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