Langkawi Oriental Village

Langkawi Oriental Village is located right next to the well-known Langkawi Cable Car. In fact, it serves as the entrance to the Langkawi Cable Car. Before venturing further, visitors will first being welcomed by the buildings which are mostly painted in red and bright yellow. It is built upon the concept of “contemporary” village that aims to promote Asian architecture.

This place is indeed a good location to take beautiful and scenic pictures. The buildings and shops within the compound are being constructed in a classic manner, with little touches of English and French designs. In the middle, you will see a lotus pond with small fountain.

The setting here pretty much resembles the old ancient Chinese house – where a classic red bridge is built across the pond, allowing you to enjoy the pond view in a better way.

The calm and beautiful lake at the "Village".

Walking around the Langkawi Oriental Village will be a pleasurable one. Benches are provided and are located around the pond and pathway, letting you to take a rest before continuing your visit here. Apart from that, the weather is always fresh where you can feel light breeze blowing to your face. Probably this is due to it being surrounded by the natural ambiance of Mount Mat Chinchang and Seven Wells nearby.

You will be surprised by what you can find in Langkawi Oriental Village. Apart from all the Asian architecture that somehow has some Western touches, it has nothing much to do with cultures but it is a duty free shopping and gastronomic heaven.

Food At Langkawi Oriental Village

There is also a wide selection of restaurants, providing different cuisines in Langkawi Oriental Village. You can get spicy Arabian food at Marhaba Restaurant or you can opt to go for Turkish food at the Turkish Grill. Local foods are available at Sampan Cafe. If you are into western food, try the German Food Corner.

Getting Here

Langkawi Oriental Village is located at Burau Bay and it about 25 minutes away from Pantai Cenang and Langkawi International Airport. It is about 45 minutes away from Kuah Town.

It is located next to the Langkawi Cable Car and adjacent to the Seven Wells and Telaga Harbour Park. Head west by following the road signs of “Seven Wells (Telaga Tujuh)” and you can easily find the place.

The best way to travel around Langkawi is by renting a car and drive to whichever places of interest that you would like to visit at anytime. However, if you do not wish to drive, you can always opt to go for day tour offer by the many travel agencies in Pantai Cenang town.