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Kedah

For travellers’ purposes, there are essentially two facets to Kedah: the tropical island of Langkawi and its surrounding islets, and the rural, little-visited mainland, known as Malaysia’s ‘rice bowl’.

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Telaga Tujuh
Pulau Langkawi
The series of freshwater rock pools at Telaga Tujuh, located at the top of a waterfall inland from Pantai Kok, makes a refreshing alternative to splashing…

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Datai Bay, Langkawi, Malaysia. Image by Mark Eveleigh

Wildlife & Nature

Langkawi beyond the beach: 9 great reasons to visit the Jewel of Kedah

Feb 2, 2015 • 5 min read

It has long been known for its exquisite beaches, but, like one of its exotic butterfly species, the Malaysian archipelago of Langkawi is also revealing…

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