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Langkawi, the archipelago of ninety-nine islands in Malaysia has a well-developed
system of roads. The roads of Langkawi are even, narrow and winding at different
places. The most important feature is that they have very less traffic. The main
roads have clearly marked gas stations and there are excellent road markings all
over the island. The main modes of transportation in Langkawi consist of ferry,
bus and taxi services. Apart from this you can rent a car or a motorbike at an
affordable cost. Taxi services are quite expensive in Langkawi while ferry services
are comparatively economical. Langkawi transportation altogether consists of the
following-
Langkawi Ferry Service- Ferries are the most popular modes of transport to
travel in and around Langkawi. Ferries in Langkawi provide regular services
and proper schedules with varying fares from RM 15 to RM 25.There are ferry
services to and from Langkawi to other destinations in Malaysia like Penang,
Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis, Pulau Payar, Medan, Satun (Thailand) and so on. Besides
the major ferry company Langkawi Ferry Service, other ferry companies also offer
such services that operate especially from Kuah town.
Langkawi Bus Service- The small isle of Langkawi in Malaysia has very less
number of buses and bus routes are also few. There are not many bus terminals
and one has to patiently wait for a long time for availing a bus. There is a
bus station facing the City Bayview Hotel in the main town of Kuah. Bus Services
are also available from the Kuah jetty to the centre of the town and. In Pantai
Cenang public bus services are also available.
Langkawi Taxi Service- Taxis services are usually operated within Langkawi.
However they can also be negotiated with to travel to other regions within the
country of Malayasia or outside the boundary like Singapore. If you are interested
in long trips by taxis then you have to pay an extra amount. Thus touring in
taxis is a bit expensive here. Normally these taxis in Langkawi have no meters
and fares are priced according to the destination traveled. So don't forget
to check he right fare before starting your trip.
Langkawi Cable Car- The bubble-shaped Langkawi Cable Car stands in the Burau
Bay on the edge of the southwest coast of the main island. The cable car follows
a striking L-shaped route over the escarp on Mount Machincang and the age-old
rainforests offering you one of the world's steepest sloped rides at 42°.
This unique cable car has a single rope cable 950 meters, thus providing one
of the world's longest free spans.
The Langkawi Cable Car serves not only as a means of Langkawi Transportation
but also offers an exalting fun ride!
Langkawi International Airport- The Langkawi International Airport is situated
at Padang Matsirat and was constituted in 1987. At present the airport that
caters to the rising demands of the business and tourism industry has been made
into an international-class airport with world class amenities. Besides, this
airport is also famous for hosting the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace
Exhibition (LIMA), thus attracting a horde of tourists each year.
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