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Kuah is a town and
district capital of
Langkawi,
Kedah, and is the entry point for those coming
by ferry from either the mainland or
Penang Island. The town is centered on its jetty, which brings in
flocks of tourists each year who come to enjoy the shopping and other
attractions of
Langkawi. Over the
years, Kuah has developed to become a modern and vibrant town with many
shopping and dining opportunities, helped by the astounding growth of
visitors to
Langkawi.
The name ‘Kuah’ comes from the Malay word for ketchup, and legend has it
that the town arose from a cup of gravy spilled on the land by two giants
fighting. Kuah has a wide range of hotels but no resorts, as the town has
no proper beach despite being located by the sea. Also, the nightlife in
Kuah consists mostly of eating out in seafood restaurants, though there
are a few bars and pubs located in some of the hotels.
Still, Kuah boasts many facilities and attractions, making it a convenient
and attractive place to stay despite the lack of beach and night spots.
Today, Kuah is indeed booming as a commercial center with shopping
complexes, restaurants, fast food outlets, hotels and handicraft shops
sprouting all over the horizon.
Langkawi has been allotted as a
duty-free zone within the country. Kuah town has the highest concentration
of shopping centers and shop lots that retail duty-free goods and
souvenirs.
Nonetheless Kuah does have its charms and features a few landmark
attractions. Without a doubt Dataran Lang – also known as Eagle Square –
is Langkawi’s most well-known
attraction. You’ll actually be surprised at the beauty of the colossal
eagle in flight statue. On the other hand if you’re not keen on spending
the afternoon walking around Dataran Lang take a trip to the nearby
Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman to cool off.
Take in the
sights of the statues depicting
Langkawi’s myths and legends or spend an afternoon admiring the
Moorish architecture of the Al-Hana Mosque.
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