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The Oriental Village with its SkyCab and the SkyBridge is a highlight for many tourists on Langkawi. The activities and sights in Langkawi are diverse, but almost everybody visits the Oriental Village during their stay.
Langkawi – day trip to the Oriental Village
If you have enough of the beaches on Langkawi or if you just want to do something different, a day trip to the Oriental Village is really worthwhile. We will show you in this article what you can do on site, how you get on the mountain top and the famous SkyBridge.
How to get to Langkawi
Langkawi is an island and because of that there are only two ways you can get there. The fastest and most comfortable option is the airplane, e.g. from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore or Guangzhou with AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines or China Southern. A good overview of the times and prices can be found on Skyscanner.
There are also boat connections to Penang or Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah on the Malaysian mainland. You can also take the ferry to Koh Lipe or Satun in Thailand. More information about prices and times can be found at our partner 12go.asia.
Accommodation on Langkawi – our hotel tips
During our time on Langkawi we stayed at the Paretto Seaview Hotel. It is right on the Cenang Beach Road with plenty of dining options nearby. It is just a 1-2 minute walk to the beach. The accommodation consisted of a living room, bedroom and balcony overlooking the beach and the ocean.
The staff was very helpful and organized scooters for us as well as an absolutely cheap ride at the end to the airport. We felt completely comfortable and can definitely recommend the Paretto Seaview.
If you want more luxury on your vacation and the budget does not matter much, then we would like to introduce you to the Four Seasons on Tanjung Rhu. The hotel is located on the most paradise-like beach of the island and if you are looking for tranquility, it is just the right place. Find more hotels on Langkawi here.
The way to the Oriental Village of Langkawi
The Oriental Village is about 15 minutes northwest by taxi from the airport and 45 minutes from the main town of Kuah. From Cenang Beach, where many of the tourists stay and where our accommodation was located, it is about 30 minutes.
The prices by taxi are unfortunately hardly negotiable since the taxi drivers have fixed prices to the various sights on Langkawi. From Cenang Beach to the Oriental Village the price would be more than 50 MYR, about € 11.
Alternatively, you can rent a scooter and drive yourself to the Oriental Village on Langkawi. We did that on our last visit and the route past the airport along the coast from Cenang Beach to the Oriental Village is very easy. And luckily, there isn’t much traffic on that way.
Arrival at the Oriental Village of Langkawi
There is no admission for the visit of the Oriental Village and it is open daily from 9.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. In the artificially created village you can go for a walk, visit the shops with the souvenirs or eat something in the restaurants.
Furthermore, the Oriental Village offers more attractions like the SkyDome, an Animal Farm, a 3D museum, a spa or even Segway tours. The highlight, of course, is the ride on the SkyCab cable car up to Gunung Mat Cincang, Langkawi’s second highest mountain.
If you would like to buy a few souvenirs or something else, then we want to give you a hint. The island of Langkawi, including the Oriental Village, is a duty free zone. That means you won’t have to pay on all possible products. You can even buy alcohol a lot cheaper.
The SkyCab cable car to Gunung Mat Cincang
A must-do in the Oriental Village of Langkawi is the ride on the gondolas of the SkyCab up the mountain. Tickets can be purchased directly at the ticket counter or online. The price is currently 55 MYR (about € 12) per person. Included in the price are the return ticket and entrance to the 3D Museum, SkyDome and SkyRex.
Usually the queue isn’t too long, but at the weekend many locals also visit the Oriental Village, which can affect the waiting times. With the tickets you go right to the entrance and wait for one of the gondolas. Inside there is room for about 6 people.
After a ride of about 5-10 minutes you get off at the first platform, where you can already enjoy a great view of Langkawi and the island archipelago as well as the Telaga Harbor Park and the Oriental Village in the valley. Otherwise, there is not much to do, which means you can go back to take another gondola to the top of the mountain with the SkyCab.
Arrival at the summit of Gunung Mat Cincang
After another 5 minutes ride in the gondola you will eventually arrive at the summit. There are two viewing platforms. First the guests will be directed to the right platform. From there you have a great view of the area with the famous SkyBridge and of course the second platform, which you can reach via a bridge.
The view on the second platform is very similar to the first. But there is a snack bar on the middle floor where you can buy something to drink and eat if you have not brought anything. A good spot to take a short break. By the way, in good weather conditions you can even see Thailand and the island archipelago around Koh Lipe from the platforms.
Now you can take the stairs down from the second platform and enjoy another view of the gondolas of the SkyCab. Then you will arrive at another counter. If you would like to visit SkyBridge, you can buy a ticket for 5 MYR (about € 1.10) here. With this you can take the stairs down to the SkyBridge by foot. We recommend this option, because the gondola costs extra to get there and usually has long waiting queue.
The Langkawi SkyBridge
The 125 meter long rope bridge is located at an altitude of 700 meters, just below the summit of Gunung Mat Cincang. In 10 minutes you will manage the stairs downwards, as the way through the jungle is relatively easy and well maintained.
Once on the SkyBridge, you can go from one side to the other. Do not worry, the bridge sometimes moves a bit, which is perfectly normal with a rope bridge. On the bridge there are also some glass plates, where you can see the abyss beneath you. Otherwise, the SkyBridge is rather a short stop, which costs you even at very slow pace only a few minutes.
More info on all attractions can be found on the website of the Oriental Village. Definitely a nice day trip that is recommended on Langkawi.
Langkawi: Tours and Tickets
Do you prefer to travel with a guide who knows the area very well? Then we recommend a guided tour with a local. This way you can get to know Langkawi in a completely different way. GetYourGuide offers a wide selection of exciting tours for Langkawi.
Have you ever been to Langkawi and the Oriental Village? Did you also visit the SkyBridge? How did you like it there? Give us feedback in the comments.
