Kuah Town
Langkawi Beaches, Islands
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Kuah is the main town on Langkawi Island and is the entry point for those coming by ferry from either the mainland or Penang Island. The town is centered on its jetty, which brings in flocks of tourists each year who come to enjoy the shopping and other attractions of Langkawi. Over the years, Kuah has developed to become a modern and vibrant town with many shopping and dining opportunities, helped by the astounding growth of visitors to Langkawi.
The name ‘Kuah’ comes from the Malay word for ketchup, and legend has it that the town arose from a cup of gravy spilled on the land by two giants fighting! Kuah has a wide range of hotels but no resorts, as the town has no proper beach despite being located by the sea. Also, the nightlife in Kuah consists mostly of eating out in seafood restaurants, though there are a few bars and pubs located in some of the hotels.
Still, Kuah boasts many facilities and attractions, making it a convenient and attractive place to stay despite the lack of beach and night spots. Today, Kuah is indeed booming as a commercial center with shopping complexes, restaurants, fast food outlets, hotels and handicraft shops sprouting all over the horizon. |
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Kuah Town is one of the most convenient places to stay in Langkawi, being located right next to the jetty point and with easy access to major shopping outlets. While Kuah is located by the sea-side, there are few beaches for swimming so there are almost no resorts, only hotels here. Still, one does not have to travel very far by taxi or rented car to hit the nearest beach in Pantai Cenang while enjoying all the shopping opportunities in Kuah.
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Langkawi is a shopping paradise for duty-free goods from around the world. Kuah town has the highest concentration of shopping centers and shop lots that retail duty-free goods and souvenirs. From the jetty to the town center, visitors will be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding the right place to shop. Choose from the finest brands of wines to high-quality hard liquor and delicious Australian Cadbury chocolates to the latest European perfumes.
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In Kuah Town, expect to find some traditional culinary delights. Because of its relatively large population and number of hotels in the area, there is a good range of restaurants and dining places to choose from. You can take your pick from fusion restaurants and fast food outlets in the shopping malls to open-air stalls and Chinese seafood places along the sea-front road.
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While Kuah is more of a commercial center and shopping zone, there are a few landmark attractions you can visit in Kuah. Most of these are recreational parks where you can come to enjoy some rest and relaxation as well as the gentle cooling breeze from the sea.
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