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Fly high in the Langkawi Sky Cab

The entrance for the Langkawi Cable Car, which takes visitors all the way up to Mount Mat Cincang, Langkawi’s second highest peak, is located in The Oriental Village in the upper northwest of Langkawi Island, near Pantai Kok. Entering the village and passing through the pleasant oriental garden and souvenir shops, visitors make their payment at a counter before stepping onto an escalator which brings them to the cable-car pedestal.

Once in, Langkawi Cable Car ascends; you’ll begin to notice the temperature dropping and a windy breeze begin flowing into the cabin through ventilation slits at the top.

After around 600 metres, the cable car reaches the first station, where you disembark to either; take another cable car up to the peak, or lull around the observatory deck and admire the magnificent surroundings. Most will not spend too long here, as the view from the peak is even more amazing. After a short queue, you can grab another cable car and ride up another wire cable which doesn’t rise too sharply, though the initial jolt of the car leaving the second station can feel quite unnerving.
As the car settles to a decent speed after the brief spurt from the station, passengers will be treated to an even higher view of the rainforest and hills below.

Facilities at the Langkawi Cable Car Stations

Plenty of activities and facilities are offered at base station and at the upper stations so that you can spend and enjoy ample time here. The base station is at Oriental Village which is full of quaint stores and eateries. There is a small cafe at the top station selling all kinds of snacks including burgers, grilled sandwiches, chicken and fish items, cold drinks etc. You will also find local artists offering to make a sketch or caricature of your face right in front of you. Or you can buy a photo souvenir capturing an instance of your own ride. There are small handcrafted items, souvenirs & gifts sold at the stations. One of most interesting ones is the replica of your hand that a craftsman makes with wax and you can choose the colors. You will also find kiosks for reflexology which is kind of a foot massage that you can take while enjoying the great views all around. There is a post box at the top station at an altitude of 708 meters from where you can post a letter, a postcard or a greeting card to anyone you like anywhere. There are free toilets and washrooms.

Some facts about Langkawi Cable Car

The total inclined distance covered by the cable car from the base to the top station is 2.16 kms. The middle station is at a distance of 1.7kms from the base. The vertical rise to the top is 680 meters although the top station is at an altitude of 708 meters from the sea level.
The haul rope has a diameter of 50-milimeters.
The Malaysia Book of Records has endorsed the Langkawi cable car having the longest free span single rope of 919.5 meters. This longest free span is between the second tower and the middle station.
One way journey takes about 15 minutes (round trip 28 minutes) excluding the waiting time at the stations.
Although the design speed is 5-meters per second, the cable car is operated at a speed of 3-meters per second.

Tips, Notes and Special Remark

The cable car operation is subject to weather conditions. During inclement weather, they do not operate the cable cars. So on such days, call them up and check before you go.
On a sunny day, it is usually very hot up there. So wear a cap, comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Ask for a free souvenir and brochure at the ticket counter. They give you a nice badge and afoldable brochure, if in stock.
Sometimes the cable car remains closed due to scheduled maintenance. Call them up and check out the schedule before you go. Check Operation calendar hear.

How get in there

It’s located at the north western side of Langkawi in Patai Kok area. You can take a taxi or a rental car to reach the cable car which operates from the Oriental Village. One way taxi fare from the Pantai Cenang to Oriental Village is RM26 and takes about 20 minutes to reach. Kep the taxi waiting or else you may not get one for your return.

Open Hours

9:00 am – 7:00 pm | 7 days a week
Last admission: 1 hour before closing time

The Cable Car service will be unavailable for one (1) day each month for scheduled maintenance.
Please plan your visit accordingly to avoid any inconveniences.
For complete schedule and maintenance dates, please check the Official SkyCab Calendar.