Lawatan ke Pantai Timur 2008

Pada tahun ini, Kelab Komputer, SK Kem Gerakhas akan mengadakan pula

Lawatan Ilmuan ke Pantai Timur.



Antara Negeri yang akan dilawati ialah Kelantan, Terengganu dan Pahang.



Tarikh : 21 Ogos - 24 Ogos 2008

Bayaran : RM100 sahaja.

Lawatan Ilmuan Ke Pulau Langkawi

Kelab Komputer SK Kem Gerakhas bercadang mengadakan Lawatan Ilmuan ke Pulau Langkawi pada cuti pertengahan semester II ( bulan Ogos ).

Butiran lawatan adalah seperti berikut :
Tarikh : 23, 24, 25 dan 26 Ogos 2007
Bayaran : RM 150.00 ( Bayaran termasuk pengangkutan, feri dan penginapan di langkawi )

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Langkawi Cable Car

Langkawi Cable Car Also located inside the Oriental Village, the clear bubble shaped cable car takes the 2.2km ride up the mountainside on a 42 degree incline. Gunung Macincang at 708 metres offers a spectacular view. Starting from about sea level, the Cable Car rises from about sea level to an altitude of over 700 metres. Along the near vertical lift, tourists are presented with the towering cliff face named 'Matahari Face'.

To fully appreciate the stunning views, a lot has to do with the prevailing weather conditions, so if it is overcast or raining, it may be best to wait for a clearer day. There are two viewing stations and it is possible to get off and rejoin the cable car at station one. A walking trek from Station one, uphill to Station two has been carved through the vegetation allowing a refreshing walk through the forest.

Laman Padang Langkawi

Laman Padi Langkawi

Laman Padi Langkawi is Langkawi's latest attraction and one that should not be missed for agro-tourism lovers. Located at Pantai Cenang, in the vicinity of the island's popular beach resorts and just 10 minutes from the airport, Laman Padi Langkawi showcases the history, heritage and development of the nation's rice growing industry.Among the attractions here is a rice museum displaying artifacts, charts and photographs showing the significance of padi cultivation to the country. Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a bird's eye view of the fields from a roof-top garden. For the uninitiated, try your hand at -padi planting using both traditional as well as modern methods of cultivation. There is also a restaurant offering popular traditional Malay recipies and local delicacies which are prepared using rice as the main ingredient.

Galeria Perdana

Galeria Perdana

The Galeria Perdana at Kilim, about 11 km from Kuah, houses an impressive collection of over 2,500 state gifts and awards presented to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and his wife, YBhg. Datin Seri Dr. Siti Hasmah bt. Mohd. Ali. The exhibits include fine crystal ware and gifts fashioned out of wood, leather, silver, copper, pewter, ceramics and glass. There are also musical instruments, Islamic art and craft, textiles and weapons. A part of the display includes various prototype cars and 4~wheel drive vehicles. The Galeria Perdana comprises of 2 double storey buildings set within a beautifully landscaped garden. Photography is not allowed inside the gallery. Pictures of exhibits are available for sale at the souvenir shop.

Black Sand Beach

Black Sand Beach

Black Sand Beach Some believe that the remains from the great battle between Garuda and Jentayu still existed, and can be seen as Skull Beach, Cape of Bones (Tanjung Tulang) and Black Sand Beach, where remains of skulls, broken bones and ship wrecks can be found. Others claim that these remains belong to the traders who sank together with their ships, because of the whirlpools that existed in the Northern part of Langkawi island

Batik Art Village ( Atma Alam )

Batik Art Village (Atma Alam)

Batik Art Village (Atma Alam)Atma Alam, Langkawi's original Art Village in Padang Mat Sirat was made possible by a young couple set out to realize a long-time dream. Aza Osman, an oil painter and Roshadah Yusof, a batik artist, have created a wonderful heaven of art and culture, showcasing the creative energy of a generation.
Atma Alam welcomes the individual and group to take part in the village atmosphere and choose from a wide selection of regional mementos. Original oil and batik paintings are on sale and can be specially requested.

Air Hangat Village

Air Hangat Village

Village is a new tourism concept that sees the redevelopment of the former tourist spot known as Telaga Air Hangat (Hot Springs). The entertainment complex covers some four acres. Attractions include a 3-tier hot-spring fountain, 18 meters hand-carved riverstone mural depicting the legends of Air Hangat, day-long outdoor entertainment programme featuring Malaysian/ ASEAN cultural dances and traditional sports and games, live displays of Malaysian/ASEAN customs, Malay folk and classical dances are performed at the Park, alongside other traditional Malay art and craft activities like batik-painting, congkat playing and foot massage. Food and beverage facilities include a cafe, a lounge and a theatre restaurant. Duty free shopping is available at the pavilions. The village complex is only about 14 km from Kuah Town.

Duty Free Shopping

Langkawi is a duty-free shopping haven offering an attractive range of local and imported goods for those with a yen for shopping.Most of the island's shopping establishments can be found in and around Kuah. A good Place to start one's shopping spree is the modern Langkawi Fair Shopping Mall, consisting of 100 retail lots housed in a 2-storey building. Its anchor tenant, the Samudra Duty Free Department Store, stocks a wide selection of items such as perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics, leather wear, sports gear, ladies' accessories, confectionary, liquor and cigarettes.



The other shopping outlets to check out in Kuah is the Langkawi Duty Free (M) Sdn. Bhd and the Saga Shopping Centre. The former sells a range of duty free items and the latter a variety of imported kitchenware and household appliances, clothing, luggage, confectionary and assorted goods. There are also other shops where shoppers can browse for bargains and perhaps pick up some local items. The Teow Soon Huat Departmental Store in Pokok Assam just outside the town is another shopping outlet which is worthwhile exploring. Visitors to the Langkawi Underwater World at Pantai Cenang should not miss the Zone Shopping Paradise Duty Free Centre housed within the same complex. The wide range of items on sale include cigarettes, liquor, cosmetics, watches, fashion wear, jewellery, confectionary and batik.

Another popular shopping stop, especially for visitors departing Langkawi by ferry, is the Jetty Point Duty Free Complex, a 5-minute taxi ride from Kuah town. Here, There is also an attractive range of duty free items available including ladies and men's apparel and bric-a-brac.Among the many choices for shoppers include souvenir items such as pewter, handicraft, batik, crystals and glassware. Others include confectionary, liquor, silk fabrics, perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics, shoes and seafood items.Visitors are allowed to bring back to the mainland one bottle of liquor and one carton of cigarettes after staying at least 48 hours on the island.

Accommodation in Langkawi Island

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• Aseania Resort
• Asia Hotel
• Awana Porto Malai Langkawi
• Beach Garden Resort
• Beach View Resort
• Bella Vista Langkawi
• Beringin Beach Resort
• Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort
• Black Sand Beach Motel
• Cenang Beach Motel
• Cenang Lodge
• Cenang Rest House
• Century Suria Condominium Langkawi
• Chandek Kura Resort
• Charlie Motel & Restaurant
• Delta Motel & Restaurant
• Eagle Bay Hotel
• Federal Villa Beach Resort Langkawi
• Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
• Grand Beach Motel
• Green Hill Beach Motel
• Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa Langkawi
• Hotel Grand Continental
• Hotel Helang
• Hotel Langkasuka
• Hotel Putra
• Inapan Desa Permai
• Inapan Sri Kedawang
• JB Motel
• Kampung Tok Senik Resort
• Kok Seng Motel
• Kondo Istana
• Langkapuri Beach Resort
• Langkasuka Beach Resort
• Langkawi Chalet
• Langkawi Lagoon Resort
• Langkawi Seaview Hotel
• Las Brisas Int. Resort
• Mahsuri Beach Resort
• Mahsuri Motel
• Mawanza Motel
• Melati Tanjung Motel
• Muliana Beach Resort
• Mutiara Burau Bay Beach Resort
• Nadias Inn Comfort
• Nagoya City Hotel
• Panorama Langkawi Ctry Resort
• Pelangi Beach & Spa Resort
• Penginapan SADA
• Rebak Marina Resort
• Rumif Condominium Resort
• Samila Beach Motel
• Sandy Beach Motel
• Semarak Langkawi Beach Resort
• Seroja Inn
• Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort
• Sheraton Perdana Resort
• Sherwood Langkawi Boutique Resort
• Singgahsana KUB Resort
• Sri Bayu Inn
• Sri Intan Langkawi
• Sri Pulau Motel
• Sunrise Island Resort
• Sunset Beach Resort
• Tanjung Mali Beach Motel
• Tanjung Rhu Resort
• Tanjung Sanctuary Resort Hotel
• The Andaman Langkawi
• The City Bayview Hotel Langkawi
• The Datai, Langkawi
• The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa
• The Garden Hotel
• The Gates Langkawi Resort
• The Lanai Langkawi Beach Resort
• Twenty-Twenty Chalet
• Twin Peaks Island Resort

Langkawi Island - Getting There

By Road
Visitors travelling by road have to drive to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis on the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the main take-off points by ferry to Langkawi. The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kedah takes about 6 hours while Kuala Perlis is another one hour away. Car parking facilities are available at both points.

By Air
The Langkawi International Airport at Padang Mat Sirat is about 20 km from Kuah and 8 km from the beach resorts in Pantai Cenang. Direct air services from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi are provided by .Malaysia Airlines on a daily basis and Air Asia five times weekly. Silk Air also flies regularly from Singapore to the island. There are also direct international flights to Langkawi from Osaka and Taipei.

By Rail
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) or Malayan Railway provides comfortable and economical rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar and Arau. From Alor Setar or Arau, you can take a taxi or bus to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis respectively and then proceed by ferry to Langkawi.

By Ferry
There are 4 ports of embarkation from where one can take a ferry to Langkawi Islands.Three are in Malaysia and one in southern Thailand. The ports are:- 1. Kuala Perlis in PerlisKuala Perlis is about 30.5 Km from Langkawi Island.It provides the shortest route to the island.This fishing village at the mouth of Perlis River is becoming increasingly important as the transit point to Langkawi.Its ferry terminal has been upgraded recently to upgrade the passenger facilities. Kuala Perlis can be reached via road and rail.Keretapi Tanah Melayu or KTM (Malayan Railways) provides comfortable train service (Langkawi Express) from Kuala Lumpur to Arau,from where one can take a taxi to Kuala Perlis.2. Kuala Kedah in KedahKuala Kedah also provides ferry services to Langkawi Islands.One can travel to Kuala Kedah by road or rail.Train travellers have to proceed to Kuala Kedah in a taxi from Alor Star.A new jetty terminal has been constructed here to cater for the increase in the passenger flow to Langkawi Island.

Langkawi Island - Location Map

Langkawi Island

Langkawi island is an archipelago of 104 islands lying in the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The exact location of these tropical islands is at the site where the Straits of Malacca meets the waters of the Andaman Seas.The largest of these islands is called Langkawi Island and is bigger than the Penang Island.The other islands in this group are Island of Pregnant Maiden (Pulau Dayang Bunting), Lion Island (Pulau Singa Besar) and Beras Basah Island.The smallest of these islands are atolls roughly the size of an ordinary house!

Langkawi is coined from the Malay words Lang and Kawi. Lang is a brown eagle and Kawi is a local manganese stone.The ancient fishermen must have seen eagles flying clutching the manganese stones! A giant monument of a brown eagle clutching the manganese stone greets all visitors to Langkawi near the Kuah Jetty.The main tourist attractions of Langkawi Island is its virgin white sandy beaches.The beaches have very gentle continental slope and the water is crystal clear.