Underwater World
Underwater World(UWL) is one of the largest marine and freshwater aquaria in South East Asia.
Underwater World
Underwater World Langkawi (UWL) is one of the largest marine and freshwater aquariums in Southeast Asia. It started operating on 26 August 1995 and became one of the tourist destinations that attracts most tourists in Langkawi.
The construction concept of Underwater World is aimed at
Research & Development, Education and Entertainment. It was built to raise awareness of the importance of conserving our precious aquatic life and create understanding between humans and nature.
At Underwater World Langkawi, it has three main sections, which display the Tropical Rainforest & River Ecosystem, the Temperate & Sub-Antarctic Section and the Marine.
Other attractions include Freshwater Fish Section, Shell Display, Koi Pond, Reptile Section, Invertebrate Section, Coral Reef Section and Poisonous & Venomous Section.
Originally this cable car management system was operated by Langkawi Cable Car. But it is managed by Panorama Langkawi Sdn. Bhd. (PLSB), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Langkawi Development Board (LADA). This cable car transport system was built from April 2001 to August 2004. The total length of the cable is 919.5 meters and has created a record in the Malaysian Book of Records.
History
The Langkawi Sky Bridge was conceptualized in the early 1990s. Due to the high cost of construction and lack of funds, the project was postponed indefinitely. Langkawi Sky Bridge was opened for public use on 28 February 2005. It was opened after 12 Months of Construction of the bridge. During the construction of this bridge, it faced many challenges including transporting materials and prefabricated parts to the top of the mountain using helicopters, optimal loading and weight distribution, structural stability and weight distribution. The Langkawi Sky Bridge has also been used and introduced through the famous foreign film “Don’s Chase: A New Beginning.”
Things to do at the Sky Bridge
Things visitors can do when you visit the Langkawi Sky Bridge, include:
- Taking pictures of the island and the sea is really beautiful.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch while enjoying the stunning scenery.
- Hike or bike along the path that runs under the bridge.
- Stroll with the family through the park that surrounds the bridge.
- Watching the sunset at dusk.
Get In
From Jeti Kuah, visitors can rent a car to continue to Oriental Village at the foot of Mount Mat Chinchang. It is 30 minutes away from Kuah town. From afar, visitors have the opportunity to see the cable car floating high in the air. Tickets are sold at RM30.00 per person for adults and RM20.00 for children. Malaysian citizens with MyKad will usually be given a special discount. Operating hours are usually between 9.30 am to 7.00 pm. There is no cable car service available at night. Food and drinks are not allowed to be brought up because it will pollute the environment, especially if thrown from the cable car.
Underwater World
Highlights
- Kuala Lumpur City Centre(KLCC): View the entire city of Kuala Lumpur at the Petronas Twin Towers
- Dataran Merdeka: The large field at Merdeka Square is great for relaxing or having a picnic and is relatively close to Central Market, a vibrant shopping hub of art, textiles and food.
- Batu Caves: These impressive limestone caves are also used for Hindu festivals and pilgrimages.
- KL Eco Forest Park: Watch unique flora and fauna at Malaysia’s tropical rainforest.
- KL Bird Park:Experience of watching colourful and melodic birds perching and winging about freely while relaxing in a natural and beautifully landscaped surrounding.
- Masjid Jamek: visit place the ancient architecture with a combination design of different cultures.
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