NATURE OF LANGKAWI

Welcome to Langkawi, one of Malaysia's most iconic travel destinations and home to an amazing array of sights, activities and events... Langkawi mixes old world charm with a modern and vibrant night life... 

 Beauty Of Waterfalls

•   The Durian Perangin river

 

The Durian Perangin river coupled with an attractive 14-tier waterfall and its unique rock formation are the main attraction. It is suitable for picnics, relaxing dips and recreation. It has a wide variety of flora and fauna that encompassed lowland dipterous forest. Every tier of the waterfall has its own natural attributes. The tracks natural surroundings is suitable for orienteering and other adventurous activities.

 

• Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls

 

The name of this waterfall means ‘Seven Wells’, referring to a collection of seven intertwined natural pools fed by seven separate waterfalls in Mount Mat Cincang. Locals claim that fairies reside in the area but tourists are more likely to find the flora around the water. Some unique lime plants and Sintuk, a climbing type of foliage, grow abundantly. Intrepid travelers can climb to the top of the falls in 45 minutes, hopefully spotting some macaque monkeys, or a giant squirrel along the way.

• Welcome To Bird Paradise

• Location: Along Jalan Ayer Hangat, 9kms from Kuah Town, Langkawi
• Highlights: Over 2,500 birds from 150 species
• Significance: It is the largest covered wildlife park in Asia.
• How To Reach: One can easily reach here by hiring taxis, or by boarding buses from the island

Langkawi Bird Paradise, is called as Taman Burung Langkawi in Malay, is literally a paradise for the discerning bird-lovers. This wildlife park is sprawled in 5.5 acres along Jalan Ayer Hangat, about 10-min drive from Kuah Town and 30-min drive from the Airport. It was officially launched by the Chief Minister of Kedah, Y.A.B Dato' Seri Syed Razak Syed Zain, on 24 Dec' 2002. Langkawi Bird Paradise Wildlife Park is touted as the first fully covered wildlife park in Asia.
This park is an apt place to discover the fascinating world of birds and nature. As you will stroll through the tropical gardens, you will see hundreds of the rarest and most beautiful birds of the world. The park is home to over 2,500 birds from 150 species, found round the globe, like that from South East Asia, South America, Africa, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Russia, China and Malaysia. Explore the Macaw's Courtyard and the Flamingo Pond, and pay attention to the clever impersonation of Cockatoos and Mynas.

 The walk-in aviary, at the park, boasts of a 15 meter man-made waterfall where one can relax and enjoy the equatorial scenery. Besides, the park's ponds present a scenic sight. One can watch a variety of water birds, like the flamingos, wood ducks, mandarin ducks, tufted ducks, baikal teals, swimming in a tranquil setting.