3 things to do in langkawi

Langkawi, also known as the Jewel of Kedah, is an archipelago of 99 islands right where Malaysia meets Thailand. If you’re looking for an incredible vacation on the other side of the world, we’ve got three ideas of what to do there.

1. FIELDS OF GOLD

Come harvest time, Langkawi’s rice paddies turn gorgeously gold after a lush green growing period. In the last 20 years, fields have shrunk by 20–30 percent as younger islanders choose to work in tourism over agriculture. But this is still one of the best places in Malaysia for paddy vistas complete with buffaloes lying in the mud and an amazing assortment of birds, from long-legged egrets to swooping sparrows to flashy kingfishers.

2. WHALE SHARK SIGHTING

The end of February and beginning of March are the best times to spot the elusive whale shark (Rhincodon typus) off Langkawi’s shores. The largest known fish species in the world, whale sharks can grow to 13 meters (43 feet) long and weigh more than 21 tons, rivaling many dinosaurs by weight. The whale shark swims with its mouth open to filter out its diet of plankton, small fish, krill, clouds of spawn and microscopic plants. Divers can swim with this majestic, slow-moving fish—just beware of its powerful tail, which can be used to stun.

3. EXPLORE NATURE

Home to million-year-old rainforests, Langkawi offers a pampering, back-to-nature experience. Eco-friendly kayak tours take visitors to mangroves filled with fiddler crabs and monitor lizards, while restaurants such as Nasi Dagang Pak Malau serve fish curry among the paddy fields. For a more aquatic adventure, grab your snorkel and sail to one of Langkawi’s 99 surrounding islands on a yacht. Stop at Pulau Dayang Bunting for a swim in Tasik Dayang Bunting, or “Lake of the Pregnant Maiden,” where local myth says that wading in the water will boost a woman’s fertility.

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