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Bat Cave - Dangli Cave - Crocodile Cave - Legend Cave - Pasir Dagang Cave - Balai Cave - Layang Cave - Landak Cave - Tok Sabung Cave - Siam Cave - Langsiar Cave
 Bat Cave
Named after its inhabitants, the Malaysian fruit bats, this cave is located along Kilim River. Accessible only by boat, you can then walk along a wooden platform through a mangrove swamp, leading directly to the cave. The stalactites and stalagmites are of gigantic proportions, forming weird figures reminiscent of other-wordly creatures. Top
Dangli Cave Entered from the sea at the low tide, the cave reveals a fabulous array of stalactites. Giant limestone curtains, umbrellas and mushrooms also spring out of the sculptured walls. The chamber tunnels up to a small hole, exiting into bamboo forest where second cave is located about 30 meters up a slope. Top
 Crocodile Cave This cave is unique as Kilim River actually flows right through it, navigable by small boat at low tide. View the limestone formations and colonies of bats although the crocodile as the name suggested no longer lurk. Top
  Legend Cave Easily accessible by boat from Tanjung Rhu, the cave can be reached with wooden ladder. Legend has Legend Cave is linked with the mistical battle of the big birds. It was here apparently that the princess of China was kidnapped and held captive. Faintly legible on the the walls of the cave are some inscriptions, said to be verses from Holi Koran. They have been found about 7.7 meters from the cave entrance. Written in Jawi, they tell of Sheik Baharuddin who died on the ninth day of sixth month in year 68 of the Moslem era. They are believed to be written in 1754 AD which was during the region of Sultan Mohamed Jiwa II of Kedah who was known to encourage Arab missionaries to visit Kedah. Some locals also believe that the place was the home of Gedembai, a giantess who had a deadly power. Top
Pasir Dagang (Merchant) Cave Nestled on the coast of Dayang Bunting (Pregnant Maiden) Island, this cave is very accessible with the boat ride. This is one of the most intriguing cave, with stalagmites forming bizzare figures that boggle the mind. Top
Balai (Hall) Cave Around the cave is an abundance of trees, creepers, ferns and palms, providing a pleasant and serene environment. Stalactites are predominant with a huge serpent-like hanging down from the ceiling. Top
Layang Cave Accessible from Kuah by land, the cave is dome-shaped and lined with oddly-shaped white and grey limestone, with a huge serpent-like stalactites hanging down as if guarding the cave's secrets. Top
Landak (Porcupine) Cave A few minutes' drive from Kuah, this is the most accessible cave on the island. Its fairly large chamber with exquisite variety of stalactites and stalagmites. Top
Tok Sabung Cave This cave has some of the most impressive stalactites and stalagmites in Langkawi, many of which are as attractive as quality marbles. Thousand of bats roost within, shrieking through without hitting anything. Top
Siam Cave Located at Sungai Batu Gajah (Elephant Stone River) in the heart of mangrove swamp, the cave rests in a limestone hill. Skeletal remains of humans, animals, and primitive tools have been discovered here although the age of the bones has yet to be ascertained. Top
Langsiar (Banshee) Cave On the western coast of Dayang Bunting (Pregnant Lake) Maiden, this cave is recommended only to serious cavers with mountain climibign experience as the ascent to the cave demands great climbing skills and absolute physical fitness. Surprisingly, there is absence of stalactites and stalagmites. Instead, the huge gloomy chambers are permeated with lurking shadows, reinforcing the superstition that the cave is haunted by the spirit of a woman, who like Dracula, lives on the blood of humans. Top |
