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A Beach Like No Other: Pantai Cenang


    Ring! The alarm rings to wake us up early in the morning. After enjoying the day in Kuala Lumpur we got up really early for our flight to Langkawi, an island in the state of Kedah. We arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2, for our 1-hour flight there. The flight there was a wonderful experience as we flew at a low altitude and could see below us. The ocean between the mainland and the island was quite beautiful. We landed quite smoothly at Langkawi International Airport in just about an hour.

    Arriving in Langkawi and stepping out into the tropical climate was a good change of pace. We drove from the airport to our hotel room, a comfortable place to rest. I didn't plan on spending any of my days here inside! The hotel was located in an area called "Pantai Cenang"(Alternatively spelled Pantai Chenang), which upon being translated into English from Malay means, Cenang Beach. I dropped off my stuff, relaxing for a bit before heading out to the beach, which was a convenient 2-minute walk away. At the beach, I had some fun walking without shoes around on the sand, before looking for some shells to take home as souvenirs. After all of that was said and done, we went home in the evening to doze off. And just like that, our first day in Langkawi was already over. 

    Langkawi is such an amazing place and I hope you enjoy it. Almost all major fast food chains have a branch in Pantai Cenang. You're covered in case you may not prefer Malay food.  There are also many other options for cuisine including but not limited to Chinese, Indian, and Middle Eastern. I recommend that you have some protection from the rain, as it rains more often than you think in the summer. I recommend going to the beach at sunset for some wild views. Pantai Cenang was great, I hope you visit there soon!

Yours Sincerely,

Learning Through Expeditions


         

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Location: Pantai Cenang, 07000, Kedah, Malaysia

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