Teluk Datai

Pulau Langkawi


On the far northwestern corner of Pulau Langkawi, the beaches at Teluk Datai are arguably some of the island’s most beautiful and secluded, but are really only accessible if you’re staying in one of the area’s two luxury resorts.


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Nearby Pulau Langkawi attractions

1. Temurun Waterfall

2.42 MILES

A brief walk from the main road up to Teluk Datai, the falls here – the island’s tallest – are worth a look, though beware of food-stealing monkeys. The…

2. Telaga Tujuh

3.42 MILES

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…

3. Pantai Pasir Tengkorak

3.71 MILES

This beautiful, secluded public beach, with its soft white sand, clear water, shady trees and jungle backdrop, is popular with locals on weekends; during…

4. Panorama Langkawi

3.84 MILES

The highlight of this family-friendly amusement park is SkyCab, a cable car that whisks visitors to the top of Gunung Machinchang (713m). For an extra RM6…

5. Oriental Village

3.9 MILES

There are a handful of fast-food restaurants and souvenir shops at this open-air mall, where the main attraction is the SkyCab cable car at Panorama…

6. Telaga Harbour Park

4.08 MILES

Telaga Harbour Park is a yachting marina and shopping complex surrounded by nature.

7. Pantai Kok

4.27 MILES

Located in the western part of Pulau Langkawi, 12km north of Pantai Cenang, Pantai Kok fronts a beautiful bay surrounded by limestone mountains and jungle…

8. Ao Taloh Udang

7.59 MILES

The overgrown ruins of Tarutao's political prisoners camp can be seen at Ao Taloh Udang, 24km southeast of the park headquarters. Return long-tail…