GOASIAPLUS December 2017

Luxury Langkawi
Food For
Thought
JANGGUS RESTAURANT,
CENANG BEACH
THE CLIFF,
CENANG BEACH
THE SMILING BUFFALO,
KUALA CENANG
SCARBOROUGH FISH &
CHIPS, TANJUNG RHU
The land by the ocean
offers seafood and
restaurants aplenty from
local fare to international
cuisine. To taste how the
locals nosh on seafood,
the shops along Cenang
Beach and Tanjung Rhu
will satisfy you.
A popular place that
serves your ocean fares
fresh after weighing your
seafood options. Try out
the cooking style of the
locals, cooked by actual
locals like sweet sour fish
or deep fried squid for a
taste of Langkawi.
An upscale option is The
Cliff at the end of Cenang
Beach. It offers closer
view of the waters and
sunset because of its
location. Reservations are
encouraged and the price
is a bit expensive, but that
sunset sells it.
This cafe is set in a setting
of traditional Malay
houses with an arched
stone entryway. The
menu serves fresh brunch
delectables with an island
spin like their mango
waffles drizzled with palm
sugar and coconut milk.
Fish and chips made from
a variety of fish types from
dory to barramundi are
served hot by the beach at
Scarborough alongside a
selection of cocktails. The
seating extends all the way
to the beach so brownies
points to the view.
Myths of Langkawi
More Activities in Langkawi
ZIPLINING TOUR:
MANGROVE TOUR:
Umgawa Zipline Eco River Cruise Mangrove
Adventure
Head to the jetty at the far
An activity that blends the end of Tanjung Rhu where
adrenaline of ziplining with the sea and river collide.
the love of breathtaking There are a variety of stalls
views, go deep into the selling 2-5 hour mangrove
jungles to see its greenery boat tours around the
from every height.
Kilim Geopark.
THE LEGEND OF MAHSURI
The famous fable of Langkawi is of a maiden named
Mahsuri. While her husband was away at war, the village
chief’s wife accused her of adultery due to jealousy.
Mahsuri was sentenced to death by stabbing but bled
white coloured blood that is believed to signify her
innocence. Before her dying breath, she cursed the island
of Langkawi for 7 generations.
Visit her tomb at Mawat village on the island.
Price starts at RM499
www.ziplinelangkawi.com
Price starts from RM350
Contact +6012 464 7183
DAYANG BUNTING LAKE
The freshwater Dayang Bunting Lake is on Dayang
Bunting Island. Legend has it that a prince of the land fell
in love with a celestial princess named Mambang Sari.
They were blessed with a child but the baby died after
7 days and a grieving Mambang Sari buried her child in
the lake. There is a myth that couples that want to get
pregnant, can swim in the lake for luck.
Visit the lake, 15 minutes by boat from Langkawi Island.
Getting Around Langkawi
CAR RENTAL: GoCar
Nowadays, cars can be rented out simply by using
an app on your smartphone. GoCar rents out Nissan
Almera cars in the island of Langkawi where users
only need to register with their driver’s license. The
cars are parked in designated areas and renters will
be given easy to understand instructions on where it
is parked and how to unlock it via the app.
Price starts at RM14.90 per hour or RM99 per day
www.gocar.my
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