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Langkawi
A UNESCO geopark archipelago with duty-free shopping, cable cars over ancient rainforest, and stunning Andaman Sea beaches.
5 km · about 10 min drive
AsiaMalaysiaKedah
Kuah
Kedah, Malaysia · Asia
About Kuah
Kuah is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Kampung Baru Ulu Melaka, 5km from Langkawi.
Kuah is in Kedah, Malaysia, with about 30,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kampung Baru Ulu Melaka, about 7 km away.
Kuah is a resort town, mukim and district capital of Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. It is the entry point for those coming by ferry from either the mainland or Penang Island. The town is centered on its jetty, which is a point of arrival for tourists from the mainland. With a population of more than 30,000, Kuah hasRead more
become a major town due to the growth of visitors after Langkawi developed into a tourist centre since 1986.
There are a number of hotels in Kuah but it has no resorts, as the town has no proper beach despite being located by the sea. The nightlife in Kuah consists mostly of eating out in seafood restaurants. Kuah nevertheless has a number of attractions, and it serves as a focal point for tourists wishing to visit other parts of Langkawi. Today, Kuah is a commercial centre with shopping complexes, restaurants, fast food outlets, hotels and handicraft shops.
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What is there to see near Kuah?
Within an hour or so of Kuah: Langkawi (5 km), Langkawi Sky Bridge (20 km).
Where is Kuah?
Kuah is in Kedah, Malaysia, about 7 km from Kampung Baru Ulu Melaka.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 30,212
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Kedah
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 6.3265, 99.8432
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Worth the detour from Kuah
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Langkawi Sky Bridge
A curved pedestrian bridge suspended 660 meters above sea level on Langkawi island, offering breathtaking views of the rainforest and Andaman Sea.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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- 20 kmLangkawi Sky BridgeA curved pedestrian bridge suspended 660 meters above sea level on Langkawi island, offering breathtaking views of the rainforest and Andaman Sea.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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