Basking in
the sun
on Cenang Beach
Kedah’s island of Langkawi was a great destination for a quick beach getaway. It took us only an hour to fly there from KL and tickets were quite cheap. The island is quite small so the taxi ride to out beach resort was short. We were there only for a weekend so the beach was the one and only destination on our list. The beach wasn't too busy as in the places like Phuket or Pattaya. It still had this charm of being authentic and not over developed or commercial. Yet it still had all the facilities that are vital for a family day out on the beach; ice cream, food, drinks, deck chairs, jet skis, banana boats and of course clear and clean water. In the evening, the Kuah town had good selection of restaurants serving delicious Malaysian food. It had also quite few shops.
A visit
to Gunung Keriang
A trip to the Gunung Keriang Recreational Park is nothing short of breath-taking. Formed 250 million years ago, this unique limestone mountain stands out in the middle of Kedah’s flat land surrounded by paddy fields. Myth has it that it was formerly a ship that was turned into rock by a supernatural creature called Sang Gedembai.
Tales aside, the park offers various cave chambers for visitors to explore. It is geologically unique and ten different rocks are found here including the attractive calcit crystals. Pay attention to the formations in the cave and you’ll realise that they actually look like human faces!
An adventure
on Sedim River
Three day adventure in Sedim will be remembered fondly. Staying at the rustic Sedim Rainforest Resort with the numerous activities to entertain me during the day, like kayaking and whitewater rafting down the rapids of the Sedim river, off-roading and trekking in the lush jungle surrounding the resort, and the stunning views walking along the tree top walk during sunrise. The best way to end those active days were with the soothing sounds of the Sedim river to help put me into a peaceful slumber. Every person that I encountered during my trip made me feel like I was at home. They were extremely kind and welcoming. My days and nights were filled with positive experiences that will provide lasting memories for years to come. Taking the few days to get away from the usual rush of city life and immersing yourself in nature, slowing down your usual pace, truly rejuvenated and replenished my spirit.
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