Watch the New Attraction at Underwater World Langkawi – “The Penguin”

The Underwater World Langkawi, which is located at Cenang Beach (Pantai Cenang, Langkawi), has already been popular as the main attraction at its location (the legendary island, Langkawi Island). The Underwater World Langkawi is a rich treasure trove of marine life and a fascinating window on the aquatic world. This marine showcase includes a freshwater section, a seashell display, a hexagon fish tank, an underwater tunnel, a koi pond, a mini reptile section and an invertebrate exhibit. In addition, there is a coral reef display and a venomous creatures section.

With the new attraction available at the Underwater World Langkawi…Penguin…, I’m sure that there will be more tourists coming in. Apart from fish such as groupers and sharks, green turtles, and other marine life, there is one more attraction available for the tourists, who plan to visit Langkawi Island, particularly to those who plan to stay at Cenang Beach.

What’s the attraction? It’s penguin!!! There are various species of penguin exhibited in various tanks (aquarium) at the new extended area of the Underwater World Langkawi. Among the popular species are the rockhoppers and blackfooted penguins. While the rockhoppers were placed in a tank containing rocks and water with the temperature maintained at 8 degree Celsius, the blackfooted penguins could swim freely in a 20 degree Celsius tank. A 15-metre tunnel has been built specially for visitors to walk through and enjoy a spectacular view of the marine life. You can watch various marine life swim just inches away from you. It’s really exciting! Believe me! The last time I saw penguin “live” was in Singapore back in 1988. It’s almost eight years. I love the see the penguin species because they are very cute…Can I have the penguin as pet? Heheh….

Apart from the various species of penguin, the Under Waterworld Langkawi also offer other new attractions such as the anaconda ( a snake species from the Amazon), the marmoset (world's smallest monkey), arapaima (world's largest freshwater fish), the capybara (world's largest rodent).

The extended wing of the Underwater World Langkawi also offers a 3D cinema for the interested tourist. A special museum was also built to showcase the Malaysian expeditions to Antartica in the new wing. Well, when there is new things and services offered, of course the entrance fee is also being “upgraded”. If I’m not mistaken, the entrance fee was only RM18 per person before the launching of the new wing. But, with the extended wing…more attraction…the new revised entrance fee is RM28 per person. Visit and experience a wonderful moment with your loved one here…

The Oriental Village Langkawi

The Oriental Village Langkawi is located at Burau Bay (Teluk Burau), nearby several other popular places to visit at Langkawi Island (Pulau Langkawi) such as Seven Well (Telaga Tujuh), Langkawi Cable Car Terminal at Mount of Mat Chinchang (Gunung Mat Chinchang) and Summer Palace (Anna and the King). Several great places of accommodation such as Berjaya Langkawi Beach and Spa Resort and Mutiara Burau Bay Resort are also located nearby the Oriental Village Langkawi. For those who really want to stay at the village, there is also accommodation provided in the village – that is the Oriental Village Inn.

With the objective of providing a new concept in resort duty free shopping, the Oriental Village Langkawi allocates more than 30 outlets that offer variety of products of different brands. You can get your batik clothes, shirts, pants, accessories, souvenirs, perfumes, chocolates, and etc. from the various outlets. Each outlet has its own specialty. All the outlets at the Oriental Village Langkawi are built in various Asian styles housing shops, including the restaurants and the hotel (the Oriental Village Inn).

Located against a spectacular mountain backdrop of the Mount of Mat Chinchang (Gunung Mat Chinchang), The Oriental Village Langkawi is a very beautiful and a great place to visit. Everytime I visit Langkawi Island (Pulau Langkawi), I never miss the opportunity to go to The Oriental Village Langkawi. The fascinating and beautiful scenery at The Oriental Village Langkawi has attracted me so much…. The Oriental Village Langkawi - The place is not only recommended for the local and foreign tourists, but also recommended to the film or photography directors to make the Oriental Village Langkawi as their film or photography location or background….

Beautiful Coral Reef and Marine Life at Redang Island (Pulau Redang) Terengganu, Malaysia

Situated at the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Redang Island or Pulau Redang is one of the famous attractions not only in Terengganu or Malaysia, but also in the world. The crystal clear waters in Redang Island (Pulau Redang) together with its collection of beautiful coral reef and other marine life has made Redang Island (Pulau Redang) as the favourite destination for travelers around the world especially those who have interest in outdoors activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, boating, canoeing and jungle trekking. Apart from the main island, that is Redang Island (Pulau Redang), there are several other islands such as Pulau Lang Tengah and Pulau Ekor, that offer the underwater excitement.

You can reach Redang Island (Pulau Redang) by speedboat from Merang Jetty, Terengganu. It takes about 45 minutes to reach Redang Island (Pulau Redang) from Merang Jetty. If you come from Kuala Lumpur, you can take a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu, then to Merang Jetty. Otherwise, you can drive from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu.

For accommodation, you can choose from the various packages that are available at Redang Island (Pulau Redang). Among the popular choices are Laguna Redang Island Resort and Coral Redang Island Resort at Pasir Panjang Beach and Berjaya Redang Beach and Spa Resort at Telok Dalam Beach. Others include Ayu Mayang Beach Resort, Redang Bay Resort, Redang Kalong Resort, and etc.

Normally, the packages offered will include breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus snorkeling and diving packages and boat transfer from Merang-Redang Island-Merang. For those who do not know how to dive, there are classes available at Redang Island (Pulau Redang). So, don’t worry,if you don’t know how to swim or dive…the professional instructors here may assist you.