Langkawi, Kedah (II) - Day 2 (Kilim Geoforest Park - Dataran Lang

On our second day in Langkawi, we woke up around 8.15am and left the hotel by 9am. Jon drove us to The Village Cafe for breakfast, a cozy place with a relaxed, homely vibe. I ordered the grilled cheese toast, while my partner chose the avocado toast. The cheese toast was delicious, with crispy golden-brown bread and rich melted cheese. However, the avocado toast tasted a little different than expected. The avocado flavour was quite mild, and it had a slight sourness with a subtle hint of spice.

Alan ordered the chicken and cheese burger, which was very filling. It came with a juicy chicken patty topped with melted cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and sauteed onions, served with a side of fries. Uncle chose the French toast drizzled with honey syrup, which looked soft and comforting. The loaded omelette was equally hearty, made with three eggs, cheese, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes.

The cafe had a unique feel, with 18 cats roaming freely around the space, which made the atmosphere lively and playful. It has been operating for about a year, and the owner is from Subang Jaya. The cafe was surrounded by trees, although some spots still received a bit of sunlight. Overall, it was a relaxing breakfast experience with good food and a pleasant, casual setting.

(Total bill - RM 90)

The Village Cafe

Hello kitty

Cat

Cats

Iced water

Loaded omelette - RM 12

Avo toast - RM 10

Chicken and cheese burger - RM 20

French toast with honey syrup - RM 10

Grilled cheese toast RM 10

Address:

The Village Cafe

Lot 1693, Jalan Pantai Chenang,

Jalan Kampung Berjaya, Tanjung Mali,

07000 Langkawi,

Kedah

Tel: +6014 - 230 1656

Opening hours: 8am to 2pm; Closed on Friday

After breakfast, we headed to Medan Niaga Tanjung Rhu and arrived at around 10.40am. There were many stalls offering private boat tour packages. One of the vendors first showed us a leaflet stating the tour price was RM 550. However, they later offered us a special price of RM 300 for all six of us. My partner then booked the two-hour private boat tour at that rate, which was cheaper than the package he had previously taken with his family from Kilim River Tourism Jetty for RM 350. The package included several stops and attractions, such as a fish farm, Gorilla Mountain, eagle watching, Monkey Alley, mangrove sightseeing, Crocodile Cave, Bat Cave, the Andaman Sea, and Icon Kilim Geoforest Park.

One of the drivers then asked us to follow his car to the jetty. We arrived at Tanjung Rhu Jetty at around 11am. Before the tour began, the boat driver brought us to a banana stall so we could buy bananas to feed the monkeys at Monkey Alley. After we boarded the boat, the driver was about to set off without giving us life jackets. He only gave them to us after we requested them.

Our first stop was Gorilla Mountain, a rock formation that looks like a gorilla’s head when viewed from the water. The shape is formed naturally by the cliffs and is one of the interesting landmarks along the route. After that, we continued to eagle watching. We saw two types of eagles, the Brahminy kite and the white-bellied sea eagle. At one point, a boat in front of us slowed down and stirred the water, which made the eagles swoop down and catch fish right beside the boats. It was quite a sight to see.

Next was Monkey Alley. We fed the monkeys there, and one even jumped into the river and climbed onto our boat to grab the bananas. We then continued through the mangrove area, Crocodile Cave, and a fish farm. Crocodile Cave was a narrow, rocky opening surrounded by mangroves. We were able to enter because the tide was low, allowing the boat to pass through. Inside, it was calm and slightly eerie, with low light and natural rock formations along the sides. The experience was short but interesting, giving us a closer look at the quiet, untouched mangrove environment.

There is a restaurant at the fish farm, but we didn’t have lunch there this time. There are many floating restaurants in the area. On a previous visit, we ate at the Amin Floating Restaurant, and it wasn’t a good experience. We had to wait a long time, the food wasn’t tasty, and we felt it was overpriced.

We also stopped at Bat Cave. The entrance fee was RM 2 per person. My partner and I chose not to go inside because we had already visited it on a previous trip. My partner bought tickets for the others, which included the rental of a torchlight since it was very dark inside the cave. Even a phone flashlight is not bright enough to see the bats clearly. The bats can only be seen properly when a strong light is used. The torchlight helps visitors spot them hanging from the cave ceiling and moving around in the shadows.

After that, we cruised through the Andaman Sea and the Icon Kilim Geoforest Park area. Compared to our previous Kilim tour, this boat ride covered a longer route of about 25km (the earlier one was around 19km). As we passed near the Thailand border, Jon’s phone unexpectedly connected to a roaming network, which resulted in roaming charges. We wrapped up the tour around 1pm.

Overall, the private boat tour was an enjoyable and memorable experience. We had the opportunity to explore beautiful natural attractions, enjoy scenic views of the mangroves and the Andaman Sea, and experience wildlife up close. The best part of the trip was sitting on the boat while enjoying the cool wind blowing throughout the journey.

Tanjung Rhu

Mangrove Tour by Hasfary

Package 1 (private boat) - 2 hours

A private car that lead us to the Tanjung Rhu Mangrove Jetty

Tanjung Rhu Mangrove Jetty

Stalls selling bananas

Bananas

Tanjung Rhu Mangrove Jetty

Tiny fish

Tanjung Rhu Mangrove Jetty

Tour sticker

Gorilla Mountain

Eagle watching

Can you spot the white-bellied sea eagle?

Boats

Mangrove

A monkey was seen swimming in the river, making its way across the water towards our boat!

Monkey alley

A monkey managed to swim across and climb onto our boat!

Monkey alley

Mangrove

Crocodile cave

Our private boat

Isya Floating Restaurant

Fish farm

Bat cave

Monkeys

Kilim River Tourism Jetty

Kilim Geoforest Park

Gorilla Mountain

Address:

Hasfary Travel & Tour Sdn Bhd

No. 2, Medan Niaga Pantai Tanjung Rhu,

Jalan Tanjung Rhu,

Mukim Ayer Hangat,

07000 Langkawi,

Kedah

Tel: +6013 - 603 3535 / +6019 - 479 3535

We had our late lunch at Wan Thai Restaurant, reaching there around 1.40pm. We ordered a spread of dishes to share, including green mango salad, tom yam prawn, omelette, seabass three-flavoured fish, stir-fried chicken with basil and chilli, and stir-fried baby kailan with garlic.

The mango salad was quite nice, and the mango was not too sour. The tom yam was not very spicy, though the prawns were not very fresh. The basil chicken stood out for being flavourful and enjoyable. The seabass had a rather strong fish taste, and the sauce was just average. The omelette was good, with fluffy yet slightly crispy edges, and the baby kailan was fresh and tasty.

For drinks, we started with iced water with a hint of pandan, which was quite refreshing. Later on, we added a cucumber asam boi drink, which was cool and refreshing with a light tangy sourness from the asam boi and a mild salty-sweet taste. We also had an apple juice and watermelon. The six of us shared five bowls of rice.

(Total bill - RM 253)

Wan Thai Langkawi Restaurant

Tom yam prawn - RM 40 (large)

Stir fried baby kale with garlic - RM 30 (large)

Stir fried chicken with basil and chili - RM 38 (medium)

Green mango salad - RM 20 (small)

Seabass three flavoured fish - RM 75 (large)

Omelette - RM 12 (large)

Rice - RM 2

Iced water

Cucumber asam boi juice - RM 6 and watermelon juice - RM 8

Address:

Wan Thai Langkawi Restaurant

80-82 Langkawi Mall Dundung Langkawi,

07000 Kuah,

Kedah

Tel: +604 - 966 1214

Opening hours: 11am to 3pm; 6.30pm to 10pm; Closed on Wednesday

After lunch, it started raining, so we went to Wat Koh Wanararm. By the time we arrived, the rain had already stopped. The temple is quiet and peaceful, with Thai-style buildings and a calm atmosphere. There are many Buddha statues around the area. One of the main highlights is a large Buddha statue on a small hill, looking over the temple.

Wat Koh Wanararm

Address:

Wat Koh Wanararm

Jalan Ayer Hangat, Kuah,

07000 Langkawi,

Kedah

Opening hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm

Next, we went to Dataran Lang. The weather had changed from earlier rain to very hot sunshine. Uncle and I decided to sit at a sheltered area while the others walked around and explored the place. Alan’s main reason for coming here was to see the big eagle statue, as he really likes eagles.

Eagle pond

Dataran Lang

Souvenir stall

Dataran Lang

Dena found this tiny coconut on the ground

After Dataran Lang, everyone was sweating and feeling tired from the heat, so we went back to the hotel to freshen up. We washed up, changed into comfortable clothes, and took some time to cool down before heading out again.

Later, we walked to ZUS Coffee, which is just a 3-minute walk (about 230m) from Mercure Hotel. We ordered a burnt cheese cake, a Lychee Strawberry Cooler, and an Australian Chocolate drink. At first sip, the Lychee Strawberry Cooler tasted a bit like cough syrup, but after stirring it well, it became better and more refreshing. The Australian Chocolate was just average, as it was not very creamy or chocolatey enough. We spent some time relaxing at ZUS until 6.30pm.

ZUS Coffee

Lychee Strawberry Cooler - RM 9.20 and Australian Chocolate - RM 13.90

Burnt cheese cake - RM 13.50

Address:

ZUS Coffee - Cenang Plaza, Langkawi

Lot 2606, Cenang Plaza Beach Hotel,

Pantai Cenang, Jalan Pantai Chenang,

Mukim Kedawang,

07000 Langkawi,

Kedah

Opening hours: 7am to 11pm

While waiting for the rest to get ready for dinner at 7pm, we walked over to Pantai Cenang to catch the sunset. The area was lively, with people strolling along the beach and the waves were quite strong as they hit the shore. However, the sunset was mostly blocked by the mountain behind, so we could only see parts of the sky glowing with soft orange and pink colours. Even though we didn’t get a full view, it was still a nice and relaxing walk by the beach.

Sunset at Pantai Cenang

We had our dinner at Halim GP Gulai Panas Airport. Overall, the food was okay and everyone enjoyed it very much. The fried chicken was crispy and fresh. The fried fish was better on our previous visit as it was saltier. After dinner, we went back to our hotel and later came out again for a drink.

(Total bill - RM 155)

Halim GP

Seafood

Chicken and seafood

Seafood

Ulam (fresh salad greens)

Sambal

Gulai ikan

Sambal fish

Fried squid

Fried prawns

Fried chicken

Fried fish

Onion omelette

Iced water and cucumber asam boi

Address:

Halim GP Gulai Panas Airport

No. 4, Jalan Lapangan Terbang,

Kampung Bukit Nau,

07100 Langkawi,

Kedah

Opening hours: 5pm to 12am. Closed on Tuesday

We walked to Liquid Valley Retail & Bar later in the night. Since drinking is not allowed at the beach area, we stopped there instead. I had a glass of Tiger beer while my partner had coconut water. Jon also ordered fries, but they were a bit salty. The bar was quite empty, with not much going on, so we just sat down, relaxed, and enjoyed the moment. It was a long and enjoyable day, ending on a relaxed note with good company and a simple night out.

Liquid Valley Retail & Bar

Our drinks

Address:

Liquid Valley Retail & Bar

Floor 1, Cenang Plaza,

07000 Langkawi,

Kedah

Opening hours: 12pm to 12am

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Langkawi, Kedah (II) - Day 2 (Kilim Geoforest Park - Dataran Lang - Pantai Cenang)

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