More about hotels in Kuala Periang
Kuala Periang is one of the districts located in Langkawi Island, a duty free island. It is located 10 kilometres off north from Pantai Cenang in the western part of Langkawi Island. Kuala Periang is situated along the route to Pantai Kok.
As Kuala Periang is nearly located to Pantai Kok, there are also attractions that are mostly well-known and must-visits sites when in Langkawi Island such as Telaga Tujuh, Telaga Harbour and Mat Cincang Mountain Cable Car ride.
How to Get There
By Plane
There are flights offer to Langkawi Island by domestic airlines such as AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo and Firefly. Guests then can take up taxi or rent a car to go to Kuala Periang. The journey only takes up 9 minutes from the airport area.
By Boat
To get to Langkawi Island from the mainland Malaysia, guests will need to ride on a boat or ferries that are provided at the Kuala Perlis Jetty Station. Journey only takes up 75 minutes from the jetty station to Kuah Jetty, near the Eagle Square in Langkawi. When arrived at the jetty area, guests can ride up on a taxi or rent a car to get to Kuala Periang.
Tourist Attractions
Gunung Mat Cincang
It is one of the most well-known mountains in Langkawi Island. This mountain is also the second highest mountain in Langkawi and is famous for its splendid overview being offered to the tourists for them to enjoy. At Gunung Mat Cincang also is where the Langkawi Cable Car situated at.
Langkawi Cable Car
Langkawi Cable Car offers a 15-minute ride which excites the tourists with is great view to the top mountain of Gunung Mat Cincang. It is worth of the money when you can overlook under the cable car coach, where the greenery mountain structure appears and the blue ocean of the Andaman Sea which are near situated. When guests are at the top of the mountain, take the chance to wrap yourself with the cool wind along with the view from the observatory deck.
Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls
This waterfall is named after the seven natural pools along its path. Local legend has it that there are fairies used to come to the pools to bathe. There are 2 different areas at the waterfall; lower area, which is the base of the waterfall and higher area, which is where the 7 pools are located at. To get to the 7 pools, you would need to climb approximately 350 stairs which can get a bit slippery when it is wet. Guests also can try on hiking the jungle trekking track to climb up to 2 different mountains.
Langkawi Bird Paradise
Langkawi Bird Paradise is located along Jalan Ayer Hangat. The bird park with its five-acre size is a home to various types of birds with over 2,500 exotic birds from different species such as owls, eagles, hornbills and flamingos. It also offers a walk-in aviary with a 15 metres manmade waterfall. With its vast size of over 10,000sqm and as various birds inhabit this place, it also allows them to fly freely around the premise. This bird park also the first fully covered wildlife park in Asia.
Langkawi Handcraft Complex
This complex exhibits on the traditional Malay’s handicraft from long time ago. It also conducts demonstrations on making craft by your own such as weaving the fabric and wood carving. This complex is situated just past the Black Sand Beach. It covers from the culture of the traditional Malays to the local craft which is a high value to preserve it.
Hotels
Butterfly Guesthouse
This guest house is located in Kampung Batu Ara, Kuala Periang. With its traditional backdrop, it gives the village vibe for their guests when staying here. The rooms are affordable for travellers who are in a budget trip. This place is nearly located with Langkawi Night Martket with 2.26 kilometres from Kuala Periang and Beras Terbakar with only 2.36 kilometres from it.
Bella Vista Express
This hotel is located 2.46km from Kuala Periang. It offers rooms with affordable prices that are suitable for those travelling with partner. It is also nearly located with the local attraction such as Beras Terbakar with only 1.46km distance, Langkawi Night Market with only 1.86km and Cenang Beach with only 5.53km distance.
Century Langkawi Beach Resort
The resort located only 2.14km from Kuala Teriang and is situated in Padang Matsirat area. This resort is a splendid choice for you who are seeking a luxurious holiday. There are several of room types being offered to suits the guests’ needs.
Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa Langkawi
Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa is located 7.31km from Kuala Periang and specifically located in Cenang Beach. The resort has a very glamorous design for its exterior and interior making their guests to have the grand vacation of their life. Each of the rooms offered are equipped with its own specifications and are according to the guests’ needs.
