Langkawi Cable Car, SkyBridge & Beach with Private Island Tour

Located at the foothills of Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park on the west coast of Langkawi, Oriental Village is the home of Langkawi SkyCab and Langkawi SkyBridge, the renowned attractions in Malaysia. The area is just a 45-minute drive from Kuah Jetty and only a 20-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport (LIA). A great destination for all stage of age, this 25.944-arches Oriental Village offers you a breath taking surrounding with unique instagrammable spots to capture your special moments. As it has many offerings for its visitors, a day-trip to Oriental Village is definitely a must. Ranging from best-value-for-money souvenirs, casual clothing, to mouth-watering food of more than 95 outlets, stores and kiosks, Oriental Village has it all in one place. For customer’s convenience, musollas, ATMs and money changer kiosks are available around Oriental Village.

Experience the thrill of the Langkawi SkyCab as you soar to the summit of the 550 million-year-old Mount Machinchang for a breathtaking bird's-eye view of untouched treetops. Admire the engineering marvel of the world's longest free-span and curved bridge, the Skybridge. At the foothill, the Oriental Village offers a variety of exciting attractions, including 3D Art Langkawi, SkyDome, SkyRex, 6D cinemotion, and Petland. Soar to the summit of Langkawi, an island paradise, as you glide above the verdant canopy of one of Southeast Asia's ancient rainforests. Experience the thrill of observing the diverse wildlife that call the picturesque slopes of Mount Machinchang home Be awestruck by the architectural masterpiece that is the Skybridge - the world's longest free-span and curved bridge, an engineering marvel.

Measuring at 125m in length, the structure ranks among the world’s longest curve suspension bridge and constructing it was not an easy feat as the solutions had to factor the following critical elements; structural balancing from a single point (top of the pylon), optimal weight management and load distribution, pre-fabrication of bridge and on site installation. The entire bridge, in all its elements had to be lifted to the top of the mountain by helicopter and was later assembled to its current position.

Located on the north eastern corner of Langkawi, Tanjung Rhu derives its name from the tall casuarina trees that line its shore. The word ‘Tanjung’ in Malay means a cape and ‘Rhu’ stands for Casuarina tree. This secluded beach has blue waters of the Andaman Sea, ivory white sand, and a mild, cool breeze. Tanjung Rhu has shallow waters for easy swimming, snorkelling or kayaking to explore the marine life of Langkawi. It is also a popular spot to watch the sunset, as dusk here is a display of vibrant shades of pink, orange, yellow and grey. From the beach jetty, you can go on a boat tour to Kilim Geopark and Mangrove forests. Motor boats are also available for hire to visit the nearby islands with ancient limestone formations. Gua Cherita the caves of legend, can also be accessed from here. Although, Tanjung Rhu is a public beach, there are no toilets or changing rooms available, and only 450 meters of the beach is open to the public.

Durian Perangin waterfall is situated on the north eastern part of Langkawi and doesn’t smell or taste like Durian at all. The name is a result of the tall durian trees that grow in the forests near the waterfall. Durian Perangin is a multi-tiered waterfall and each cascade makes a freshwater pool at its base. It is slanted towards the northern part of Gunung Raya, the highest mountain peak in Langkawi. The waterfall is surrounded by intriguing rock formations and dense forest. The water of Durian Perangin is cool and refreshing which makes it a popular spot among locals for picnics or a quiet day away.

Langkawi, the jewel of Kedah, derives its name from the red backed Eagle which rules the skies above the island. Legend has it that the ‘Lang’ comes from the Malay word ‘helang’, which means Eagle, and the ‘Kawi’ comes from the word meaning marble. The convocation of Eagles flying high in the sky and a land full of marble do lend some credibility to this legend. Dataran Lang conveniently called as the Eagle Square, celebrates these majestic birds of Langkawi. It is an iconic statue located on the southern part of Pulau Langkawi, on the Kuah Jetty. The Eagle Square has an impressive 12 metre tall statue of a red backed Eagle standing on a blue star shaped platform. It is surrounded by forest covered mountains on one side and the open Andaman Sea on the other. With its wings spread, the Eagle of Dataran Lang looks ready to soar into the sky.