The beach along Pantai Kok is dominated by mostly high-end upscale resorts like the Sheraton and Tanjung Sanctuary. The beach is beautiful with clean sands and clear waters but it’s the tourist attractions, as well as the relative peace and quiet, that makes this place so popular.
Lined with a thoroughly modern marina, Pantai Kok, on the western part of the island approximately 12km north of Pantai Cenang, fronts a beautiful bay surrounded by limestone hills and verdant jungle. On the waterfront, at Teluk Burau, is the spanking-new Telaga Harbour Park, a yachting marina with a string of shops, bars and restaurants, plus a petrol station, bank and post office. Additionally it has several recreational attractions including a cable-car ride to the peak of Mat Cincang Mountain and the Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls.
Pantai Kok’s relatively undisturbed locale as well as its verdant greenery makes it doubly popular – especially if you love nature or want a quieter holiday destination.
Pantai Kok Attractions
Pantai Kok has a pleasant range of tourist attractions to grab your attention. Besides relaxing on its clean-as-a-whistle beach, you can also head to the elaborate Oriental Village which plays host to a great deal of tourist attractions. The stunning Mat Chincang Mountain forms the perfect backdrop in the distance while the Telaga Harbour wharf – home to gleaming mega-yachts – makes you go green with envy at the sight.
Even though Langkawi is a small island, this quarter of the island manages to offer visitors more than a few entertainment options. Home to upscale resorts and a yacht haven, the crowds here are invariably a mix of well-heeled foreigners. Tourist attractions are spread out over Pantai Kok’s wide expanse making a car or a tour guide absolutely essential if you’d like to visit them all.
LANGKAWI BIRD PARADISE
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Langkawi Bird Paradise is a five-acre park along Jalan Ayer Hangat. Officially launched in 2002, it is a tropical garden with over 2,500 exotic birds from 150 species such as canaries, owls, eagles, toucans, hornbills and flamingos. The park also features a walk-in aviary with a 15m manmade waterfall.
About ten minutes from Kuah, the complex is also known as the Taman Burung Langkawi or Langkawi Wildlife Park. The 10,000sqm complex has over 1,500 birds that fly freely, with sections that strongly resemble the natural habitats of each different species of birdlife. The Langkawi Bird Paradise is the first fully covered wildlife park in Asia.
About ten minutes from Kuah, the complex is also known as the Taman Burung Langkawi or Langkawi Wildlife Park. The 10,000sqm complex has over 1,500 birds that fly freely, with sections that strongly resemble the natural habitats of each different species of birdlife. The Langkawi Bird Paradise is the first fully covered wildlife park in Asia.
LANGKAWI CABLE CAR
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The entrance for the Langkawi cable-car, which takes visitors all the way up to Mount Mat Cincang, Langkawi’s second highest peak, is located in The Oriental Village in the upper northwest of Langkawi Island, near Pantai Kok. Entering the village and passing through the pleasant oriental garden and souvenir shops, visitors make their payment at a counter before stepping onto an escalator which brings them to the cable-car pedestal.
Once in, the cable-car ascends; you’ll begin to notice the temperature dropping and a windy breeze begin flowing into the cabin through ventilation slits at the top.
LANGKAWI CRAFT COMPLEX
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Langkawi Craft Complex is a tourist complex that has exhibits on traditional Malaysian handicrafts, plus it conducts demonstrations on crafts-making methods such as weaving, batik painting, wood carving and plaiting. 21km from Kuah, it is located just past Pantai Pasir Hitam (Black Sand Beach).
Established in 1966, the Langkawi Craft Complex is divided into several sections. One of its most noteworthy onsite exhibitions is the one devoted to local legends plus the display of traditional wedding ceremony exhibits is also interesting
Established in 1966, the Langkawi Craft Complex is divided into several sections. One of its most noteworthy onsite exhibitions is the one devoted to local legends plus the display of traditional wedding ceremony exhibits is also interesting
LANGKAWI CROCODILE FARM
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Langkawi Crocodile Farm houses one of the largest numbers of crocodile and alligator species gathered together in the world. Here, reptiles range from newborns to world record-holders, including Bujang Kawi, the oldest croc born without teeth: he weighs over 454kg (1,000lbs) and is over four metres long.
Also known as Taman Buaya Langkawi, the Langkawi Crocodile Farm is spread across 20 acres and situated near Datai Bay, just 32km north of Kuah. Nothing quite compares to an afternoon spent in the company of its more than 1,000 crocodiles: watching, feeding, and fearing these reptiles will make for an unforgettable day out and a trip here is practically a must.
GALERIA PERDANA IN LANGKAWI
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Galeria Perdana is a museum displaying gifts and awards presented to former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahatir and his wife, Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. Opened in 1995, it is set a little further down the road from the Langkawi Bird Paradise in Mukim Air Hangat, approximately 11km from Kuah.
Porcelain, crystal, silver, textile and copper pieces as well as weapons, plaques, musical instruments, Islamic art and paintings are all on display at the Galeria Perdana. Spread across 5,333sqm of beautifully landscaped gardens, the museum is housed in three interconnected two-storey, oriental-style buildings.
LANGKAWI SKY BRIDGE
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The Langkawi Sky Bridge is located at the ‘end’ of the Cable Car ride. One of the island’s highlights, it is a 410ft-long curved pedestrian bridge above Mount Mat Cinchang. It may sound like a cliché but it is really true – the views from here are simply stunning – great for those Kodak moments!
Located 2,300ft above sea level, the Sky Bridge is easily accessible by the Langkawi Cable Car. The journey to the top starts out at the Oriental Village in the upper northwest of Langkawi Island, near Pantai Kok. Once the cable car gets going it gets a little chilly as winds flow through the ventilation slits at the top, so put on a sweater beforehand.
GUNUNG MAT CINCANG IN LANGKAWI
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Gunung Mat Cincang is probably Langkawi’s best-known mountain, aside from its neighbour Gunung Raya. At 850m high, it is the second highest mountain in Langkawi and offers some pretty spectacular views of the island. It is home to the famous cable car that carries passengers 709m above sea level to the apex.
Besides enjoying the spectacular views of the forested and craggy sides of Mount Cincang, on a clear day you can see all the way to the mainland and southwest Thailand. Besides that, at the top of Gunung Mat Cincang you can also have a buffet dinner at the restaurant.
ORIENTAL VILLAGE LANGKAWI
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Oriental Village is best known as the home of the Langkawi Cable Car and Sky Bridge. It is a themed open-air complex with a huge lake in the centre and an art gallery, animal exhibits, clothes, souvenir and handicraft stores spread out around it plus a few local and international restaurants.
Located in Pantai Kok towards Langkawi’s western side (past the airport at Padang Matsirat) the Oriental Village is usually busy with visitors. Most tours of the island include trips to the complex, especially since this is where the ticket booth for the Cable Car and Sky Bridge is. Queues are a common sight for most of the galleries and attractions, especially in the mid morning and early afternoon.
Pantai Kok Restaurants
The Loaf
The Loaf, a Japanese style bakery & bistro, which is owned by Tun Dr. Mahathir, has been estab-lished to complement Langkawi to be the world-class resort in South East Asia. Hence our mission is to provide the highest quality bakery products to satisfy every sense of seasoned and experienced tourist from all over the world.
Opening Hours: Daily, 8am – 11pm
Address: Lot No C9, Perdana Quay, Telaga Harbour Park, Pantai Kok, 07000 Langkawi
Tel: +604 959 4866
Address: Lot No C9, Perdana Quay, Telaga Harbour Park, Pantai Kok, 07000 Langkawi
Tel: +604 959 4866
Dropstone Cafe
Located opposite the Tiger! Tiger! Exhibit & Gallery, Dropstone has an incredibly assorted menu. From local delights to Arabic delicacies and Western specialties, the restaurant boasts really good views; try the Dropstone Chef Salad, Prawn Barbecue and the Lebanese Houmous.
Opening Hours: 07:00 – 19:00
Address: Geopark Hotel, block C-02 & 03, Oriental village, Jalan Teluk Baru
Tel: +604 956 1102 or +604 956 1103 or +6012 481 8380
Cuisine: Local and Western
Price Range: Local and Western
Address: Geopark Hotel, block C-02 & 03, Oriental village, Jalan Teluk Baru
Tel: +604 956 1102 or +604 956 1103 or +6012 481 8380
Cuisine: Local and Western
Price Range: Local and Western
Eagle Fruit Juice & Snack
If you’ve been walking along the Telaga Harbour Park boardwalk in the afternoon then this juice bar is sure to catch your
attention. Serving up an amazingly assorted variety of chilled and fresh fruit juices, this eatery also has light
snacks so you can sit down for a reprieve from the scorching sun.
Opening Hours: 12:30 – 23:00
Location: No H-23, Perdana Quay, Telaga Harbour Park
Tel: +604 959 4089
Cuisine: Beverages
Price Range: Affordable
Location: No H-23, Perdana Quay, Telaga Harbour Park
Tel: +604 959 4089
Cuisine: Beverages
Price Range: Affordable
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