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    Oriental Village and SkyCab

    Malaysia

    Oriental Village and SkyCab

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    This small leisure village on Teluk Burau Bay, at the foot of Gunung Mat Cincang in western Langkawi, is the base station for the SkyCab cable car, leading up to the SkyBridge.

    by Felix Gillen

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    This small leisure village on Teluk Burau Bay, at the foot of Gunung Mat Cincang in western Langkawi, is the base station for the SkyCab cable car, leading up to the SkyBridge. Around a pond are souvenir shops, snack bars, and smaller attractions such as a 3D Art Museum. Most visitors come for the cable car and the views from the summit at around 700 meters.

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    SKYTREX Adventure

    1SKYTREX Adventure

    High ropes course in the rainforest at Teluk Burau Bay near Oriental Village, with multi-level courses, ziplines, and suspension bridges between the trees. Minimum heights apply; starts in fixed time slots. Best to book ahead.
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    SkyBridge

    2SkyBridge

    The 125-meter-long, curved pedestrian bridge from 2005 hangs from a single, 81.5-meter-high pylon, approximately 660 meters above sea level, spanning a gorge at Mat Cincang's peak. From the SkyCab top station, you can reach it via a steep footpath in 10 to 20 minutes, or in about two minutes with the SkyGlide inclinator, which costs extra. If the cable car is closed, the bridge and SkyGlide are also not accessible.
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    Eagle's Nest SkyWalk

    3Eagle's Nest SkyWalk

    Glass observation deck at SkyCab's mid-station, around 650 meters, extending over the slope. Its shape resembles an eagle's head. Access inclusion with the cable car ticket depends on the selected package.
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    SkyCab

    4SkyCab

    Opened in 2002, the cable car departs Oriental Village at Teluk Burau Bay, ascending Gunung Mat Cincang 2.2 km in ~15 minutes, with a transfer at the mid-station at approx. 650m. The first section has up to a 42-degree incline; the top station is at 708 meters. Service pauses on scheduled maintenance days and in bad weather. Operator Panorama Langkawi posts the current schedule online.
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    3D Art in Paradise

    53D Art in Paradise

    Museum with large-format, interactive 3D images where visitors themselves become part of the motif. It is part of Panorama Langkawi's offering, located in the heart of Oriental Village and popular with families as a rainy day activity.
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    Telaga Harbour

    6Telaga Harbour

    The marina in Pantai Kok Bay is just minutes from Oriental Village. Around the marina, there are restaurants and bars with views of the boats and the mountains. From here, sailing trips and sunset cruises also depart.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Skycup Charminar

    Indian Restaurant in Oriental Village with Biryani, Tandoori, and Curries. Convenient for a meal before or after your cable car ride.
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    Pizza & Coffee Langkawi

    Small cafe in Oriental Village with pizza, sandwiches, and coffee. A simple option for a quick snack.
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    German Food Corner

    Snack bar in Oriental Village with German classics like Bratwurst and Schnitzel. More for the homesick than for adventurers.
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    Berjaya Langkawi Resort

    Stilvolle Hütten aus malaiischem Holz in einem gehobenen Strandresort mit Restaurants, Bars und Spa.
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    Travel

    From Pantai Cenang, you can reach the Oriental Village by car or Grab in a short drive; from Kuah, it takes longer.The Oriental Village has a large car park.Telaga Tujuh is just a few minutes away, as is Telaga Harbour on Pantai Kok Bay.

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    Nearby

    Pantai Cenang

    Pantai Cenang

    Pantai Cenang, on the southwest coast, is Langkawi's liveliest beach area. Along the long sandy beach and the parallel main road are hotels, restaurants, beach bars, and duty-free shops. The airport is just a few minutes away.
    Langkawi

    Langkawi

    Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands off the northwest coast of Malaysia, just before the border with Thailand. You go there for gently sloping sandy beaches, rainforest-covered mountains, and boat tours through mangroves between limestone cliffs. The main island offers beaches like Pantai Cenang and Tanjung Rhu, waterfalls, and the cable car up Gunung Mat Cincang. Since 2007, the archipelago has been a UNESCO Global Geopark. Since 1987, Langkawi has been a duty-free island; alcohol here is also significantly cheaper than on the mainland. Since 2021, however, duties have again been levied on tobacco products.
    Tanjung Rhu

    Tanjung Rhu

    Tanjung Rhu at Langkawi's northeast tip is a long, casuarina-fringed sandy beach with views of steep, forested islands. Unlike Pantai Cenang, there are only a few accommodations here, including two large resorts, and hardly any crowds.
    Kuah

    Kuah

    Kuah is Langkawi's main town, with a ferry port, government offices, duty-free shops, and markets. Its landmark is the giant eagle statue at Dataran Lang, right by the harbor. Most travelers stay on the beaches and come here for shopping or when arriving by ferry.
    Kilim Karst Geoforest Park

    Kilim Karst Geoforest Park

    The approx. 4350-hectare park in Langkawi's northeast is the largest of the three Geoforest Parks in the UNESCO Global Geopark Langkawi. It protects a labyrinth of mangrove channels, limestone cliffs, rock pinnacles, caves, and small islands, best by boat. En route, spot birds of prey and floating fish farms.

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