Insider\'s tips

1. If you are coming to Langkawi via flight, simply look for travel agency counters at the airport upon your arrival. It is best to pick up a brochure or two for valuable tips on how to get in and around the island. Before picking a travel package, do make comparisons for what suits your requirements best.
2. Just make some inquiries at your hotel's information counter for any trusted local travel agent for a package which includes an island-hopping tour, hotel pick up and transfer to jetty. Otherwise, you can always opt to rent a car and navigate yourself around the island. Just follow the map and you're good to go!
3. When on the beach of Pulau Beras Basah, do be careful of pestering monkeys which may steal your food if you are not aware.
4. Do you know that the sedimentary rocks on Pulau Singa Besar dates back to 500 million years? It is said to be among the oldest rocks in the world!
5. Locals believe that the water from Dayang Bunting Lake possesses a magical power which can help women get pregnant.
6. Tang Lung Restaurant offers free transportation for customers who are staying at certain hotels. It is better to call the restaurant and make your inquiries.
7. Be sure to check out the Sub-Antarctic section of Underwater World Langkawi and view interesting sub-temperature animals such as rockhopper penguins - the smallest penguin species in the world!
8. In Restoran Nasi Kandar Tomato don't forget to sample the tomato rice together with braised mutton. Extra delicious!
9. For wine lovers, Rose Tea 2 also serves a good selection of reasonably priced wines. Go ahead and indulge!