Eagle Square (Dataran Lang)
Persiaran Puterah Kuah, Langkawi, Kedah, 7000
So-called because of the 40-foot (12-meter at its center, Eagle Square (Dataran Lang sits beside Langkawi’s main port and is, therefore, the first thing you’re likely to see if arriving at the island by boat. The star-shaped square is home to several ponds, fountains, cafes, and plenty of duty-free shops that sell alcohol and souvenirs.
The basics
As one of Langkawi’s most-recognizable sights, Eagle Square (Dataran Lang) is on the itinerary of most island tours, which typically also cover a village that specializes in making batik (cloth that’s decorated with hot wax and dye) and Cenang Street, which is bordered by a white-sand beach. Some tours include admission tickets for Langkawi Crocodile Park and the Langkawi Cable Car (Langkawi Skycab), which transports you to the summit of Mt. Machinchang and guarantees the island’s most spectacular views.
Things to know before you go
- Thanks to its mountainous backdrop and panoramic ocean views, Eagle Square (Dataran Lang) is a must-see sight for first-time visitors and photographers.
- Eagle Square (Dataran Lang) is fully wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.
- The shops behind the square sell budget-friendly chocolates and alcohol.
How to get there
Eagle Square (Dataran Lang) is located on the Kuah Jetty. From Langkawi International Airport, the square is a 30-minute drive via Jalan Padang Matsirat. No public transport services the square so its easiest to take a taxi or visit as part of an island tour.
When to get there
The square is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At night, the eagle and the buildings surrounding the square are illuminated, which makes it a romantic place to sit and watch the ferries sail in from the mainland.
Langkawi Skycab and Skywalk
One of Langkawi’s top attractions is undoubtedly is the Langkawi Cable Car (Langkawi Skycab), a 3,117-foot (950-meter) free-span cable car that’s among the steepest on the planet. The cable car is part of Panorama Langkawi, which encompasses both the suspended SkyBridge and the SkyGlide funicular.
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