Oriental Village is best known as the home of the Langkawi Cable Car and Sky Bridge. It is a themed open-air complex with a huge lake in the centre and an art gallery, animal exhibits, clothes, souvenir and handicraft stores spread out around it plus a few local and international restaurants.
The entire village complex is laid out as a themed lifestyle complex having a large central lake and with architecture in Chinese & Japanese style giving it a quaint yet modern look. There are marked paved pathways all through the village and arch footbridges at several points to cross over water streams. Overall the setting is wonderful and enjoyable for a leisure stroll.
Oriental village is also the home for Malaysia’s one of the top attractions – The Cable Car and the Sky Bridge. So if you are planning a visit to the village to enjoy its offerings, you will need to set aside a full day. It is located at the western side of the island in Burau Bay area and at the foothill of Mount Mat Cincang (near Pantai Kok).
A visit to the island of Langkawi – in the northwest of Malaysia – is for most tourists only a holiday at the beach among nice restaurants. The reason is many sights are not quite famous and a lot of couples are just relaxing during their honeymoon. But there is one sight which is almost visited by everyone who comes to Langkawi – the Oriental Village with the famous Sky Bridge.
How to get in there
You can reach the Oriental Village, which is located northwest from the airport, within 15 minutes by taxi and it will take you about 45 minutes from the main town of Kuah. From the Cenang Beach, where we had our accommodation, it’s a drive of about half an hour. The prices are hardly negotiable because the drivers got some fixed prices to the various tourist attractions. From the Cenang Beach to the Oriental Village the price was about 52 Ringgit, so for the two of us about € 6 each.
Where the Sky’s the Limit for Langkawi Sightseeing
It’s certainly not a coincidence that the word ‘Sky’ is included in many the village’s major venue names. Even the old adage ‘The sky’s the limit’ comes to mind when visiting Oriental Village, as there are indeed endless possibilities for a full day or two of Langkawi sightseeing. Idioms and metaphors aside, the rather abundant list of things to see and do begins with Langkawi’s number one attraction.
Top attractions in Oriental Village, Langkawi
01. Langkawi Cable Car || Sky Cab
This is unforgettable the top most attraction in oriental village. The frequent long queues in front of the ticketing counter is indicative of that. The 15 minutes cable car ride takes you to the summit of Mount Mat Cincang (709 meters) which is the second highest mountain in Langkawi and one of the three Geoparks of the island. It has one of the steepest gradients in the world (42 degree at some stretches) and offering awesome views of the islands, sea and even that of the mainland Thailand from the top. You will also get to see the famous Seven Wells Falls from the cable car and the lush rainforests on the slope of the mountain.
02. Langkawi Sky Bridge
03. Langkawi Sky Glide
” A Convenient Way To Visit SkyBridge”
The SkyGlide is an excellent option for anyone with physical impairments (or just plain lazy). It’s a jungle elevator if you will and the quickest way to get to the SkyBridge without taking the 10-minute jungle trail walk. If you are feeling adventurous you can do both. For the adventurous that might prefer to take a walk to SkyBridge but later would love to try our SkyGlide ride for your return trip back to top station, you can purchase your one way ticket at our mobile counter at SkyBridge.
-Adult RM10 (roundtrip) Child RM7 (roundtrip) *One way tickets are half price *Not included with the SkyCab ticket
04. Sky Dome
Equipped with 12 projectors, SkyDome offered 360 degrees of 3D image projections which easily covered your field of view. The sensation is lifted into next dimension and further enhanced with high definition (HD). It will definitely plunge you into an unforgettable experience. Now, relax and let yourself drift along at the whim of your own imagination.
Entrance fee for SkyDome is inclusive with every purchase of SkyCab ticket.
05. 6D Cinemotion
6D CineMotion is open daily from 9.00 am until 7.00 pm with shows running once every 15 minutes. Come and enjoy an out of this world experience with your loved ones today.
Natures do mix with cinema excitement. An outdoor 6D Cinemotion, you can diversify your vacation experience. After walking under the sun, some shaking, flashing, leg sweeping and many more are welcomed! You are on vacation after all! Have fun!
07. 3D Art Langkawi
A new art museum known as ‘Art in Paradise’ has come up at Oriental Village. It has more than 100 amazing three dimensional artwork. It’s the largest in Malaysia.
Other Attractions
There are several other attractions & activities in Oriental Village which could entertain families and children. For example, there is a place where you can participate in fish feeding. At the central lake, you can do paddle boating. If you are more adventurous, go for Flying Fox… You will be harnessed to an overhead cable with a hook & roller … you will then zip down the cable from one end to the other … lasts for less than a minute but quite thrilling for kids.
Restaurants in Oriental Village
Having been engaged in activities & rides and done some shopping, the nest thing is to have some sumptuous food at the village. To compliment that, there are several nice restaurants and even a large food court in the village complex. However note that all restaurants in Oriental Village (except Mizumi which is run by Berjaya Resort) close by 5:30pm. So you can plan to take lunch here but not dinner.
Dropstone Cafe (Category: Budget, Cuisine: Malay & Western) This is a friendly and casual restaurant serving both Malay and western dishes. The menu is quite exhaustive and includes salads and several main courses. It has air conditioned inside as well as outdoor seating. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mizumi Japanese Restaurant (Category: Upscale, Cuisine: Japanese) This is an authentic Japanese restaurant with nice lake view. The ambience is nice and the menu quite impressive. It’s a bit pricey though.
Hotels in Oriental Village
Geopark Hotel
This is a mid range boutique hotel offering 3-star amenities. Being at the foothill of Mount Mat Cincang and facing a lake, the hotel is located in a picturesque setting. It has 30 rooms of two categories. The hotel also offers dormitory accommodations for students and budget travelers.
Camping
The camping site of Oriental Village complex is located next to the Seven Wells Waterfall area. The entire area is carpeted and has a lovely outdoor ambience.
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