Langkawi Cable Car & Skybridge

Langkawi . 2009 . Sep 27 - 30

Not feeling confident enough to drive, we asked the reception desk at the Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa to arrange for a taxi for us that will take us out for a day trip to anywhere within Langkawi Island.

We made our first stop the Langkawi Cable Car, which will take visitors all the way up to Mount Mat Cincang, Langkawi’s second highest peak.  The cable car station is located in The Oriental Village in Langkawi Island.  Visitors will have to pass through the village and souvenir shops, before reaching the cable car station where they can buy tickets to take them up the mountain.

Lane system for queuing to get on the cable car.

  The cable car system which looks very similar to the one at Sentosa, Singapore.

 

Open-air ventilation of the cable car.  As the cable car ascends to greater heights, we could feel cool air filtering into the cabin.

Scenic view of the outlying islands from the cable car.  See the incline of the wire that the cable car is hanging from?  At its steepest, the incline could be as steep as 42 degrees. At this height, the cable-car could start to swing when there are strong winds, giving the impression of a bird cage suspended at high altitude.

The Langkawi Sky Bridge was completed in October 2004 and is one of the world’s highest single supported bridges.  It is suspended in between Mount Mat Chinchang and its beautiful half moon structure gives its visitors different viewing perspectives from the bridge.  From the bridge, you can catch a magnificent view of the Amdaman Sea and the outlying islands.

Thrilling walk along the Langkawi Skybridge.

Beware when you walk on the bridge.  The wind could be quite strong, and you could feel the bridge swinging slightly, so hold on tight to the railings.  Not for the faint-hearted.

Panoromic views from different parts of the skybridge.

After the exhilarating experience at the skybridge, our cab driver (aka tour guide of the day) brought us to the park near the cable car station where the Telega Tujuh waterfalls is.   Yes! This is the same waterfall that we saw from the observation decks of the skybridge! The left trail leads you to the waterfall while climbing further up will bring you to the seven pools or wells that are found at the top of the waterfall.

It’s a steep climb up the stairs to get to this waterfall, but you will be rewarded with a peaceful sanctuary with the beauty of cascading waters and cool water to soak your tired feet.

Our last stop to view the horse-riding facility near the Telega Tujuh waterfalls.

It was a long and tiring day visiting the cable car, the sky bridge, the Telega Tujuh waterfalls and a brief stop at the horse riding facility near the waterfalls. But it was all worth it! :)

Read these too!

• Our Flight to Langkawi on Air Asia
• City Sights @ Langkawi
• Seafood Fiesta @ Wonderland Food Store Langkawi
• Snorkelling Paradise@ Langkawi
• Hotel Review: Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa
• Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa Buffet Breakfast
• Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa Buffet Dinner

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