Enjoy the beauty of Langkawi from Hanging Train

By Olenka Priyadarsani

If you have the opportunity to visit the island of Langkawi in Malaysia, never missing an opportunity to ride the cable car (cable car) that exist on this island. Langkawi cable car at the Oriental Village, about 30 km from Kuah Town or 15 minutes from Langkawi International Airport.

With the cost of RM 30, the cable car will take you to the summit of Mount Machincang, the highest mountain on the island of Langkawi, as high as 708 meters above sea level. From the summit will be seen throughout the island, various tourist attractions on the island, even the southern part of Thailand!

















The bridge splitting the cliffs on the island of Langkawi. Photo: Olenka Priyadarsani

When I had the opportunity to try this cable car, the line is not too much, probably because at that time not a holiday. I am sure that on a weekend or holiday season, this place will become a favorite of tourists. The Malaysian government is actively promoting tourism, besides the island of Langkawi is famous for its beauty. 360 degrees and see the beauty of something that must be done.

After entering the gondola is enough for six people, the gondola door closes automatically. When quiet, you can just get a gondola for two. We were brought up to the second stop (middle-base) as far as 1700 meters. You can see from the panoramic gondola forest around the site, including waterfalls Lake Seven, one of the island's tourist icons. Growing up, visibility is increasingly widespread. Blue sea surrounding the island even more apparent.

At the second stop with an altitude of 650 masl, passenger gondola can go down to watch the scene more clearly. One of the favorite sights here is the formation of ancient rocks that formed 500 million years ago in the Cambrian period.

Because of its altitude, on the second stop is the wind blowing pretty fresh. I took time to walk around and take photos of the substation, the substation of view available. Everything is built in a modern way. Local and foreign tourists are also busy enjoying the scenery and perpetuate the island of Langkawi from the top.

Now it's time again to continue the trip up the gondola to the top Machincang. This time not too far, only about 450 meters, but the scenery offered by the more extraordinary. At the top station, you can go up the stairs to the viewing post. From there you can see the whole island, Kedah to Thailand. Langkawi is a tropical rain forest surrounding the cliffs, ravines and caves.

















The view from the summit of Mount Machincang. Photo: Olenka Priyadarsani

If you are the adventurous who like trekking, there is another way to reach the summit of Mount Machincang. Seven of the lake, you can do trekking along the 2.5 kilometers to the second stop.

There is a safe path to ensure the safety and convenience of tourists. After that, you can continue to walk about 20 minutes to peak. Maybe it's more tiring, but very appropriate for those who do not mind sweating while watching the beauty of tropical forests more closely.

Other information about Langkawi


Langkawi is famous for its beaches, among others, Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah, Pantai Kok and Tanjung Rhu. In addition there are also Garden Birds, Mashuri's Tomb and a few waterfalls like Seven and Durian Perangin Lake.

Langkawi Island is not too big so it can be surrounded with a motor vehicle in a day. The most convenient is to rent a motorcycle at a price of about RM 30 per day. You will be asked to show driver's license and passport to leave the rented motorbike. Unlike in large cities, the streets in Langkawi is very safe and comfortable, free of traffic jams and pollution. Happy holiday!

source : yahoo.com