Kampung Kuala Muda is a small village on the west coast of Langkawi Island, Kedah, Malaysia. The main road here is Jalan Kuala Muda. Most of the locals are fishermen and they speak Malay language with Kedah accent. A must try local famous delicacies of Kedah that can be found across towns in Kampung Kuala Muda includes Laksa, a savoury thick rice noodle dish served with spicy fish broth topped with mint leaves, shredded onions, cucumbers, boiled egg and pineapple. The fish used for the broth sometimes are replaced with eels instead.

How to Get There

By Plane

Langkawi Island Airport is located at Padang Mat Sirat. There are flights to Langkawi provided by Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia. From the airport, guests may hail up a taxi to reach Kampung Kuala Muda.

By Boat/Ferry

There are also ferries and boat services available from four routes coming to Langkawi which are from Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis, Penang and Satun in Thailand. Upon reaching Langkasuka Port in Chenang Beach, guests may hail up a taxi to reach Kampung Kuala Muda.

Tourist Attractions

Chenang Beach

The public beach at the mainland of Langkawi Island. Chenang Beach is usually packed with beach-goers doing many beach activities and water sports. Swimming areas are clearly marked for the safety of jet-skiing activities not overlapping the fellow swimmers and snorkelers.

UnderWater World Langkawi

One of the Langkawi Island’s best known attractions located at the southern end of Chenang Beach. It is Malaysia’s largest aquarium that houses more than 200 different marine and freshwater fishes including the biggest freshwater fish in the world – the Amazonian Arapaima. Its main highlight is the giant walk-through six million litre underwater tunnel tank that showcases most of the fishes and sea creatures.

The Rice Garden Museum

This open air museum is a popular eco-tourism location at Chenang Beach where visitors get to learn about rice cultivation. There is an 8 acre working rice farm that allow visitors to roam around the paddy fields and play along the scarecrows while watching the rice farmers working.

The Temurun Waterfall

Temurun Waterfall is the tallest waterfall in Langkawi Island cascade down a 30 meters drop, forming a nice pool below that can be swim in. Temurun Waterfall is a three tier waterfall and its cumulative drop of the falls is about 200 meters. The lowest tier are small, the main one in the middle is quite impressive and the top tier is not reachable.

Shopping in Langkawi Island

Shopping trip in Langkawi Island is full of excitement as there are many duty free shops selling almost everything. Among favourite shopping destination includes Jetty Point Duty Free Complex, Langkawi Fair Shopping Mall, Saga Shopping Centre, Cote De Parfume, 16 Degree Wine Shop and Zeno Duty Free Shopping Center. Guests surely will find great bargains for imported chocolates, cigarettes, perfumes, cookwares and liquors.

Hotels

Idaman Guesthouse

This guesthouse provides simple room with basic amenities and facilities for its guests. A convenient accommodation choice for anyone travelling solo, with friends or family.

Perdana Beach Resort

This resort has a very good location. It offers splendid service together with wide range of facilities provided. The rooms provided are well equipped for a comfortable stay in Kampung Kuala Muda.

Casa del Mar, Langkawi

This Mediterranean-styled hotel provides the charm of traditional, Spanish ‘home by the sea’ ambience. Guests may experience the finest dining starting with La Sal Restaurant that serves Mediterranean food, barbeques and Asian samplers. There are also opportunities for guests to experience Californian winery at the poolside or beachside.

Century Langkawi Beach Resort

One of the most common preferred hotel by tourists. For family vacation or leisure, this place provides a satisfactory comfort during the stay in Kampung Kuala Muda.

The Danna Langkawi

This hotel is a perfect choice for people seeking a luxurious treat for holiday. Get the most excellent services and make the stay in Kampung Kuala Muda a memorable experience.