Where to go in Pantai Cenang

Pantai Tengah

Pantai Tengah literally translates to ‘Middle Beach’ in Malay. This is Pantai Cenang’s sister beach that is contiguous and stretches for another 1 km. When combined with Pantai Cenang, this becomes Langkawi’s longest beach and undoubtedly the most popular. Water sports and beach activities are some of the things you can do here, besides visiting the many shops and watering holes spruced up along the beach.

Underwater World

The Underwater World Langkawi in Pantai Tengah is a treasure trove of marine life. Visitors will get a chance to walk through a tunnel that teems with fish at the sides and view various aquatic and tropical creatures. Thousands of tropical and marine fish species are housed here in an elaborate display of tanks and corals.

Among the marvellous creatures on display are leopard sharks, trigger fish, sting rays, clown fish and moray eels. Besides the fishes housed in aquariums, the Underwater World also has a dry section where birds and mammals are displayed in open-air enclosures. They include macaws, otters, snakes and marmosets. The Underwater World is a definite must-visit for visitors to Langkawi!

Laman Padi

The Laman Padi, or ‘Rice Garden’, is a special place where you can learn all about the cultivation of this humble grain. There is a museum and a small paddy field on the grounds where you can learn about rice and its role as Southeast Asia’s staple food. Finally, there’s a nice restaurant with ambience that cooks some lovely dishes using rice.

Rebak Island

Rebak Island is a small island that’s accessible from Pantai Cenang by walking during low tide. This little island is a magnificent paradise of sandy beaches, lush greens and colourful birds along with a shopping place, marina and restaurant. However, the low tide only lasts a while, so you need to make haste when the tide starts rising up in around 2 hours. Alternatively, you can charter a boat to explore the surrounding areas of Pulau Rebak.